Fenerbahce and Manchester United played to a 1-1 draw in their Europa League match, leaving United without a win in their first three European games this season. Former United manager Jose Mourinho was sent off by referee Clement Turpin during the game after he protested a penalty decision in the second half. He watched the rest of the match from the stands.
The match saw Christian Eriksen put United ahead with a goal in the 15th minute, converting a well-executed counter-attack. However, Fenerbahce’s Youssef En-Nesyri equalized shortly after halftime with a header, capitalizing on a lapse in United’s defense. Andre Onana, United’s goalkeeper, had earlier showcased his skills with a remarkable double save against En-Nesyri before the equalizer.
United have struggled to secure a win in Europe, drawing their previous matches against FC Twente and Porto, and this draw against Fenerbahce marks a year since their last European victory, which was against Copenhagen.
Mourinho expressed disappointment over the match’s outcome but praised his team’s performance, insisting they deserved to win. He highlighted the challenges posed by injuries in his squad but emphasized that the performance was commendable.
The draw highlighted ongoing issues for Erik ten Hag’s side as they continue to drop leads in matches. The team will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face West Ham in their next fixture.