Manchester United were beaten by Young Boys in stoppage time in their opening Champions League game of the season, a bitter pill to swallow after Cristiano Ronaldo had given the visitors an early lead at the Wankdorf Stadium in Switzerland’s capital.
But the game hinged on Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s dismissal in the first half, with Young Boys making their man advantage count, getting back on level terms and ultimately sealing a comeback win when Jesse Lingard inadvertently gifted Jordan Siebatcheu a 95th minute winner.
It was particularly disappointing for United as it had all started so well…
It just had to be him, didn’t it! ?
Cristiano Ronaldo gives Man Utd the lead at Young Boys! ⚽️
Three goals in two appearances. A fairytale return to the Red Devils so far! pic.twitter.com/NpbHZOySKU
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2021
What took him so long? @Cristiano takes 13 minutes to score on his Champions League return for @ManUtd.
— Gary Lineker ? (@GaryLineker) September 14, 2021
Do you understand how ridiculously insane this pass is from Bruno Fernandes to find Cristiano Ronaldo? pic.twitter.com/D9NWOGfspY
— ManUnitedMedia (@ManUnitedMedia) September 14, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo has equaled Messi’s UCL open play goals last season with just 22 minutes played, i know my goat.
— ???? (@Valv3rdeGOAT) September 14, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo. The greatest there is. The greatest there was. The greatest there ever will be.
— Narek #EdenSZN (@Narek_RMA1) September 14, 2021
However, it swiftly went downhill from there – Wan Bissaka’s red card followed by an equaliser and that awful late mistake from Lingard.
Inevitably, that led to some mocking Lingard – who has only just won his place back in United’s squad…
That red card challenge by Wan-Bissaka. ? pic.twitter.com/nY0G17wadb
— 90min (@90min_Football) September 14, 2021
Wan-Bissaka been our worst player this season imo.
— ً (@UtdHenry) September 14, 2021
No. There was no need for Wan-Bissaka to lunge in like that pic.twitter.com/NABxJQepFz
— Has the Referee or VAR made a poor decision? (@PoorEPLreferees) September 14, 2021
We will still qualify from this group, the red card from Wan-Bissaka changed the game but the substitutions from Ole were awful. #mufc
— Simply Utd (@SimplyUtd) September 14, 2021
Jadon Sancho seeing his number on the substitution board after Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s red card pic.twitter.com/2uPQ4Zud5k
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) September 14, 2021
Turns out it was an awful idea and absolutely didn’t work ?
— Scott Saunders (@_scottsaunders) September 14, 2021
Moumi Ngamaleu completed more take-ons (7), made more tackles (5) and had more shots (4) than any other player on the pitch against Man Utd.
And he scored the equaliser. pic.twitter.com/oIYfKFCwXh
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 14, 2021
Ronaldo when he sees Lingard in the Man Utd changing room.
pic.twitter.com/bqQN2iduU3— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) September 14, 2021
Sentiment wins you nothing in sport. Jesse Lingard isn’t good enough for United. Full stop. If you want to win things you can’t be letting emotions make decisions.
— Charlie Lillis (@CharlieLillis) September 14, 2021
Jesse #Lingard at Manchester United training center tomorrow #UCL pic.twitter.com/Flx5NESf8o
— YOMI (@unitedyomi) September 14, 2021
There was some support for Lingard, though – with messages of support helping to balance out the unnecessary negativity towards his error.
Head up bro, mistakes happen and plenty of time to turn things round! @JesseLingard
— maro (@xMrro) September 14, 2021
Don’t beat yourself up @JesseLingard it happens to the best of us. ❤️ #JLingz
— miyagi (@wavycudder) September 14, 2021
We are still proud of you @JesseLingard ❤❤❤? https://t.co/fFikT4Atgt
— Japheth Orieny?? (@JaphethOrieny) September 14, 2021
The whole night was summed up in two emotions – ecstasy and agony…
Scenes. pic.twitter.com/kkzC1b28Yd
— 90min (@90min_Football) September 14, 2021
Pain ?#UCL pic.twitter.com/bdZUhodUV4
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2021
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