- Manchester United defeated FCSB 2-0 away, securing a spot among the top eight teams in the Europa League standings and avoiding the additional play-off round
- Diogo Dalot (60′) and Kobbie Mainoo (68′) scored for the visitors in one of United’s best performances under Ruben Amorim
- United climbed to third place with their fifth consecutive Europa League win, while FCSB dropped from eighth to 11th and will compete in the play-off round
Key Takeaways:
Manchester United secured a 2-0 away victory against FCSB in the final round of the Europa League group stage, ensuring their place among the top eight teams in the standings and bypassing the additional play-off round. Diogo Dalot (60′) and Kobbie Mainoo (68′) found the net for the visitors. The Red Devils delivered one of their best performances under Ruben Amorim, particularly in the second half, where they significantly improved their tempo and control.
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In the 59th minute, Bruno Fernandes struck a powerful shot that hit the crossbar. The ball was quickly played back into the box, where Kobbie Mainoo assisted Diogo Dalot just a meter from the goal line, and the defender made no mistake, giving United the 1-0 lead. As the match progressed, United pressed higher up the pitch. In the 69th minute, Dalot won possession just outside the home side’s penalty area, leading to Alejandro Garnacho delivering a cross, which Mainoo finished low into the net for 2-0.
This result marked United’s fifth consecutive Europa League victory, moving them up to third place in the standings. Meanwhile, FCSB, who started the match in eighth place, dropped to 11th and will now have to compete in the additional play-off round.