In the early hours of Wednesday and Thursday this week, the Champions League group stage came to an end, and Manchester United rejoiced with a 1-5 comeback victory. Ten Hag has made an appeal to expect a last-minute miracle to qualify for the Champions League last-16 with seven points.
There are already 12 teams already in the Champions League group stage, but the remaining four promotion places have become the most eye-catching suspense of the season. Former three-time Champions League winners Manchester United are on the verge of going out and will have to beat Bayern Munich in the final round of the group stage, while hoping for a draw between Copenhagen and Galatasaray to secure progress to the knockout rounds.
Manchester United had previously set a number of humiliating records in the group stage, but the team saved face at this crucial moment. Ten Hag said: "With a win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, we believe Manchester United must win this home game against Bayern Munich and draw Copenhagen with Galatasaray to progress to the knockout rounds. ”
Bayern's 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga last weekend gave Manchester United a glimmer of life. Although Manchester United also lost in the league, the players will surely give it their all in the face of the upcoming do-or-die battle. Ten Hag believes Bayern's form is not ideal, but also warns the team of the possibility that opponents are hungry.
Manchester United's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich will be a shameful match in the group stage this season. At the same time, United also suffered their first defeat at home to Bournemouth in the league. Ten Hag lamented: "If you want to reach the last 16 of the Champions League, you can't create a miracle by your own efforts, you need other environments to cooperate. ”
Manchester United fans have high hopes for the home game against Bayern, especially given Bayern's recent form. The team must win this do-or-die battle to have any chance of qualifying. At the same time, Ten Hag also warned the team that they will face a serious test against Liverpool in the next few days.
Bayern have won 17 consecutive Champions League group games, but United will be hoping to capitalise on their opponents' mistakes in this game to make a comeback. Ten Hag said: "The initiative is no longer in United's hands, but we believe miracles are possible. ”
In the end, Manchester United won 5-1 at home to Bayern Munich and create a remarkable victory. However, they will still have to wait for the outcome of the match between FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray to confirm progress to the round of 16. Ten Hag was pleased with the team's performance, but he also highlighted the challenges ahead and called on the team to stay in shape.
In the final round of the Champions League group stage, Manchester United revived their hopes of promotion with a 5-1 victory, which became one of the most high-profile competitions in the Champions League this season. The team's struggle to qualify not only saved their humiliating record, but also made the fans cheer. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can rise again in the knockout rounds and become the focus of European football.