Man Utd ratings: Rashford shines before shock substitution as Casemiro produces yet another horror show in Porto draw

MANCHESTER UNITED spurned a two-goal lead as they drew 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League.

Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock in the Europa League clash, cutting inside and firing his effort under the dive of Diogo Costa who should have kept it out.

Rasmus Hojlund scored Manchester United’s second goal as they bagged an early braceCredit: Getty

Porto then roared back and Samu Omorodorin completed the turnaround with his second of the gameCredit: Getty

Rasmus Hojlund made it two midway through the first half as Costa again failed to show a strong enough arm and let the ball squirm beyond him.

But Porto then got back into the game as Pepe tucked home a rebound from close range to reduce the deficit.

And before half-time the hosts were level through an excellent header from Samu Omorodion, before the Porto No9 bagged five minutes into the second half for his second of the game.

But substitute Harry Maguire had the final say as his header from a corner salvaged a point for Erik ten Hag’s side.

Andre Onana – 6/10

Reacted brilliantly the first time he was called into action with a flying save, only for Porto to score the rebound.

Porto then scored with their next shot on target too – Omorodion’s header – and Onana could do little about the excellent finish for Porto’s third.

Made two great stops to keep Man Utd in the game.

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Noussair Mazraoui – 4

Looked fairly stable in the first 45 minutes but waned as the game went on.

All at sea at the start of the second half as Porto cut through the right-hand side of Man Utd’s defence with ease.

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Matthijs de Ligt – 4

Looked imposing in the air as he dealt with Porto’s crosses from both sides, but then failed to get in front of Omorodion for the hosts’ second goal.

Like most of the Man Utd side, his performance dropped as the game went on and he was bullied by Porto’s No9.

Taken off with 10 minutes remaining.

Lisandro Martinez – 4

Should have reacted quicker for the first Porto goal as Pepe got ahead of him to nod into an empty net – with Martinez static on the six-yard box.

There is clearly not much of a partnership with De Ligt as Porto pulled them apart all evening.

Hooked along with De Ligt late on.

Diogo Dalot – 4

Porto enjoyed a lot of success down Man Utd’s left-hand side and Dalot looked all at sea on several occasions.

Had little help from Martinez but still looked exposed.

Casemiro – 3

Anonymous yet again in Man Utd’s midfield – the ball just passes him by.

It is not a shock now to see the five-time Champions League winner in this state, but Ten Hag continues to field him and embarrass him further.

Could not even manage one of his customary fouls.

Casemiro was abject yet again in The Red Devils’ midfieldCredit: AFP

Christian Eriksen – 5

Looked leggy out of possession but produced an impressive run before laying it off to Hojlund for Man Utd’s second goal.

Then failed to make much more of an impact and his delivery from wide areas left a lot to be desired.

Bruno Fernandes – 4

A damning indictment of Man Utd’s current predicament as Fernandes was shown a red card for a second successive game.

Two high boots, two yellow cards, and another early bath for the Portuguese playmaker – who had worked tirelessly prior to his dismissal.

Amad Diallo – 5

Very quiet aside from one burst through the middle as Rashford received all of the ball over the other side.

Replaced by Antony who arguably created even less.

Rasmus Hojlund – 7

Made his case for starting ahead of Joshua Zirkzee with a goal, firing beyond Costa at the near post.

Held it up and then showed his strength and pace to run at Porto before the break – showing little rustiness in his first start of the season.

Marcus Rashford – 8

Rashford showed his directness for the opening goal, driving at the Porto back line and forcing the error from Costa.

A constant threat in the first half as he assisted Hojlund’s strike.

But he was then surprisingly hooked at the break, a decision that will need an explanation from Ten Hag.

Rashford was a positive attacking outlet for Man Utd all eveningCredit: Getty

Rashford produced a superb half of football but was then replaced at half-time

Subs

Alejandro Garnacho (for Rashford, 46 mins) – 7

Showed a willingness to take on Porto defenders from the moment he entered the fray – as Rashford had done before him.

Went close to equalising but for an acrobatic save from Costa.

Antony (for Diallo, 69 mins) – 4

Compared to the impact Garnacho had, Antony was invisible.

Offered nothing as Man Utd went in search of an equaliser.

Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 69 mins) – 6

Linked the play and held the ball up but does not have the threat in behind that Hojlund poses.

Harry Maguire (for Martinez, 79 mins) – 8

Ten Hag raised eyebrows by bringing on two centre-backs, only for Maguire to head a stoppage-time equaliser.

Jonny Evans (for De Ligt, 79 mins) – N/A

Did his job when he came on but it was his fellow substitute who stole the headlines.

Unused subs: Bayindir, Heaton, Lindelof, Collyer, Gore, Ugarte.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk