SIR ALEX FERGUSON snubbed Manchester United’s draw with Porto on Thursday night.
The legendary Red Devils manager chose to watch another Europa League clash instead.
United travelled to Portugal for their second league phase fixture following last week’s draw with Twente.
However, their 13-time Premier League-winning former boss was not in attendance for their thrilling 3-3 draw in Portugal.
While his old club took on the 2004 Champions League winners, Ferguson watched on as Rangers faced Lyon at Ibrox.
The 82-year-old was pictured in the stands at Glasgow during a frantic first half as Lyon took the lead inside 10 minutes.
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Rangers pegged them back just four minutes later, though, thanks to Tom Lawrence’s equaliser.
The visitors regained their advantage after former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette found the back of the net before he grabbed another in stoppage time.
Phillippe Clement’s side won their opening match last week away to Swedish side Malmo.
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Meanwhile, Lyon were also victorious at home to Conference League winners Olympiacos.
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The French side were victorious once again on Thursday, winning 4-1 after Fofana scored again during the second half.
United are set to host Rangers at Old Trafford on matchday seven in January.
Ferguson has previously been a regular at United matches since leaving the dugout.
He retired in 2013 after almost 27 years as manager, during which time he won 38 major trophies including the treble in 1999.
His absence on Thursday comes after he reportedly recommended Massimiliano Allegri to replace Erik ten Hag as manager.
The Dutchman has been under mounting pressure after Sunday’s defeat to Tottenham and Ferguson has chosen his successor.
Allegri, who won five Serie A titles with Juventus, has been out of work since leaving the Italian giants in May.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
