Europa League - Bruno Fernandes scores as Manchester United beat Glasgow Rangers 2-1

The 2024/25 UEFA Europa League ushered in the seventh round of the competition. Manchester United, sitting at Old Trafford, finally defeated Glasgow Rangers 2-1 after the opponent's own goal and Bruno Fernandes scored.

Three minutes into the game, Manchester United took the initiative to attack. After receiving the ball, Ganacho broke into the penalty area and shot, but because the angle was too straight, the ball was caught by Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Butland. In the 9th minute, Glasgow Rangers midfielder Ruskin received a pass from his teammate and entered the penalty area, but the Manchester United goalkeeper Bayendel resolved the shooting opportunity.

In the 11th minute, Rangers continued to counterattack after stealing the ball. Yilmaz volleyed the ball but was blocked by Manchester United goalkeeper Bayender. In the 23rd minute, Diallo took a corner kick and De Ligt jumped up and headed the ball into the goal, but the referee said that Yoro had committed a foul before, so the goal was ruled invalid.

In the 36th minute, Bruno Fernandez sent a straight pass, Diallo received it and shot low into the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Butland. In the 43rd minute, Lisandro received a cross pass from his teammate outside the penalty area and shot a long shot, but Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Butland immediately rushed out to block the ball.

Manchester United won 4 games in a row

At the beginning of the second half, Manchester United arranged for Maguire to replace De Ligt. In the 52nd minute, Eriksson took a corner kick, and when Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Butland blocked the ball with his hand, the ball flew directly into his own goal, allowing Manchester United to take the lead 1-0.

In the 61st minute, Ganacho received a cross from Diallo and shot, but it was cleared by the Glasgow Rangers defender. In the 66th minute, Eriksson took a free kick and Maguire headed the ball but missed. In the 77th minute, Lisandro made a lob pass and Diallo volleyed the ball, but the ball went directly over the goal.

In the 81st minute, Manchester United got another free kick opportunity. Ugarte headed the ball, but the ball was blocked by Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Butland. In the 88th minute, Glasgow Rangers defender James Tavernier made a long pass, and Dessels got the ball under Maguire's defense and volleyed it into the goal, helping Glasgow Rangers to tie the score 1-1.

In the second half stoppage time, Lisandro received the ball and passed it to the penalty area. Bruno Fernandes volleyed the ball directly and helped Manchester United take the lead again with 2-1.

In the end, Manchester United defeated Glasgow Rangers 2-1 at home. After winning four consecutive games, Manchester United is currently ranked fourth in the standings with 15 points.