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      Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Munich LIVE RESULT: Lewandowski nets double as Germans run riot in Champions League opener

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      BARCELONA have a long road ahead to rebuild their squad following the departure of Lionel Messi.Visitors Bayern Munich have dominated from start to finish, running out comfortable winners through a deflected strike from Thomas Muller and a Robert Lewandowski double.
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      TV channel: BT Sport 3.
      Live stream: BT Sport website or app.
      Free live stream: BT Sport on EE (EE customers only).
      Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Araujo, Garcia, Pique, Roberto, de Jong, Busquets, Pedri, Alba, de Jong, Depay
      Bayern Munich XI: Neuer, Pavard, Upamecano, Sule, Davies, Kimmich, Sane, Muller, Goretzka, Musiala, Lewandowski.

      THAT’S ALL FOR NOW!
      For the 18th year in a row Bayern have won their opening Champions League match.
      It’s now 19 games in a row without defeat on the road in Europe for Julian Nagelsmann’s men.
      Robert Lewandowski has also now scored in each of his last 18 Bayern appearances (28 goals).
      The last time he played for Bayern without finding the net was the FIFA Club World Cup final against Tigres on 11th February. Not bad going.
      As for Barca, they looked a shadow of the famous sides of old. It might be some time before they’re a footballing powerhouse once again.

      PIQUE REACTION
      Barcelona defender Gerard Pique refused to be downcast despite seeing Bayern Munich secure a comfortable win.
      He said: “It’s a bad result, obviously. But in the first half we competed. The second goal really hurt us, but I’m positive because the teenagers came on and we were competitive again.
      “Little by little we will get better, and we have the basis to do that.
      “There is a difference at the moment, obviously, but we have players injured who can bring a lot, especially up front.”
      .Credit: PA
      FT: BARCELONA 0-3 BAYERN
      A Thomas Muller strike and a brilliant brace from Robert Lewandowski earn Bayern a comprehensive win.
      It’s the first time in 22 years that Barca have lost their opening Champions League game.
      Bayern didn’t really need to get out of second gear.
      On this evidence, Barca might struggle to get out of the group.

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!
      BARCELONA 0-3 BAYERN
      90. There will be two minutes of added time. Coman flashes a delivery across the face of goal. Bayern aren’t sitting back.
      BARCELONA 0-3 BAYERN
      85. It’s that man Lewandowski again. Coman picks out Gnabry whose shot hits the post. Lewandowski is first to the rebound and feints to shoot before blasting home. Ruthless.
      GGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOALAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL BAYERN!!!
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      83. More subs. Yay. Muller is replaced by Sabitzer, while Sane makes way for Coman and Sule is withdrawn for Stanislic.
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      82. Gavi goes into the book for catching Muller. The youngsters have made a difference to Barca.
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      77. Better from Barca as they break in numbers. Coutinho goes for goal and sees his effort blocked. Perhaps the pass to Depay would have been the better option. Upamecano is booked for chopping down Depay. Bit needless, that.
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      75. Depay loses possession again. It’s been a frustrating night for the Dutchman but the service to him has been non-existent.
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      73. Alba’s race is run. He injured himself stretching for a cross. He trots off for Balde as the 17-year-old makes his first-team debut.
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      69. Another change by Bayern. Musiala makes way for Gnabry. Not a bad sub to be able to bring on.
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      68. We’ve seen this before. Coutinho cuts in from the left and goes for goal. However, his effort flies well wide of the far stick.
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      66. It’s been a bit of a stroll for Bayern so far. More changes for Barca as former Bayern man Coutinho and Mingueza come on for Garcia and Luuk de Jong. For Bayern, Hernandez replaces Pavard.
      18 – At the age of 18 years and 104 days, Yusuf Demir becomes the second-youngest non-Spanish player to appear in a #UCL match for Barcelona. Only Lionel Messi was younger when he debuted in 2004 (17y 166d). Change. #FCBFCB pic.twitter.com/aqyckIpxMX— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) September 14, 2021

      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      59. Barca respond by making a double change. Busquets and Roberto make way for youngsters Gavira and Demir.
      BARCELONA 0-2 BAYERN
      56. The pressure pays off as Bayern double their lead. Musiala’s strike crashes back off a post but that man Lewandowski pokes home the rebound for his 74th Champions League goal.
      .Credit: Reuters
      GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL BAYERN!!!

      BARCELONA 0-1 BAYERN
      52. Big save from Ter Stegen to keep out Sane after he plays a neat one-two with Lewandowski. Sane opens his body up and looks to curl it to the far post but Ter Stegen’s right boot denies the German.
      BARCELONA 0-1 BAYERN
      49. Alba’s cross is only cleared as far as Busquets. He wallops it towards goal but Muller sticks out a leg to turn it behind.
      BARCELONA 0-1 BAYERN
      46. Barca didn’t have a shot on target in the first half. Improvement is clearly needed. No changes by either side at the break.
      0 – Barcelona have failed to register a shot on target in a first half of a Champions League group stage home game for the first time since at least 2003/04. Difficult. pic.twitter.com/g2tnSgNOhe— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 14, 2021

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!OFF WE GO AGAIN!
      PEEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!
      HT: BARCELONA 0-1 BAYERN
      The German giants deservedly lead at the break thanks to Thomas Muller’s deflected effort the day after his 32nd birthday.
      Leroy Sane had gone close before then, forcing Marc-Andre ter Stegen into a good stop.
      Barca have huffed and puffed but created very little. They’ll need to find something extra to get back into this. I can’t see it being 8-2, mind.

      BARCELONA 0-1 BAYERN
      40. Depay skips past a couple of Bayern players but his run is halted by a firm challenge from Davies.
      BARCELONA 0-1 BAYERN
      35. Bayern drive forward again. Sane goes down in the box but play is waved on.
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      Barcelona 0 Bayern Munich 3: Robert Lewandowski scores for 18th game in row as life without Messi looks bleak for Barca

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI scored in his 18th straight game as sorry Barcelona’s post-Lionel Messi European era got off to a pitiful start. The fallen giants had not lost their opening group game since Faustino Asprilla’s hat-trick for Newcastle in 1997. 
      Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 3-0Credit: Getty
      Thomas Muller also netted as Bayern dominated at the Nou CampCredit: Reuters
      And with ex-Toon flop Luuk de Jong running through treacle up front, the Catalans have more chance of re-signing Messi than landing their sixth Champions League title. 
      Thomas Muller’s first-half deflected shot was his 49th in the competition and made it seven goals in six games against the Spaniards. 
      And Lewandowski’s brace continued his remarkable run, notching his mind-boggling 29th goal in those 18 games.  
      It could, and should, have been more with Ronald Koeman’s side mauled from start to finish – failing to muster a single shot on target. 
      Starting their first Champions League campaign without Messi since 2004, Barca were out for revenge in their first meeting with Bayern Munich since the infamous 8-2 mauling 13 months ago.  
      But the Bavarian beasts soon took charge of an alarmingly one-sided clash with Leroy Sane denied by a canny combination of Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s right hand and face. 
      Barcelona looked lost in their first European game with Lionel MessiCredit: Reuters
      Lewandowski scored for the 18th successive Bayern Munich gameCredit: Getty

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      Teenage sensation Jamal Musiala was next but had his low effort heroically blocked by veteran Gerard Pique.  
      The reward finally came 34 minutes in when Muller’s 25-yard shot took a wicked nick off Eric Garcia and wrong footed Ter Stegen. 
      Ter Stegen kept the hosts in it six minutes after the break with a strong right foot to save from Sane. 
      But minutes later Lewandowski, 33, made it two, poking into an empty net after Musiala’s rocket came back off the post. 
      Messi’s replacement Luuk de Jong struggled up top for BarcaCredit: Getty
      Ronald Koeman will need to find new solutions if he wants to make a dent in Europe this termCredit: EPA
      And the Polish hit man was on hand late to smash into the top corner after Serge Gnabry clattered the woodwork. 
      Reflecting on the result, Barca boss Koeman said: “I can’t complain – Bayern showed they have a better team. 
      “Of course we would have liked to compete better, but this is what we have available. We have to be realistic. 
      “We have the squad we have and very young players, and in two or three years they will be very good.

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      “But we have too few players from the highest level.”
      Captain Pique added: “Now we are who we are. We are going to end up competing, but it will be a difficult year.  
      “We might not be favourites but it’s okay, look at Chelsea last season.”
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      Liverpool vs AC Milan FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

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      LIVERPOOL are back in Champions League action as they look to reclaim the trophy they won in 2018.And first up is a fixture that will have special memories for all Reds fans, as they take on AC Milan at home.
      Liverpool beat Leeds 3-0 in their last matchCredit: Reuters
      Olivier Giroud is set to return to the AC Milan lineupCredit: Getty
      No Liverpool supporter will ever forget the epic comeback from 3-0 down which saw Rafa Benitez’s men defeat Carlo Ancelotti’s much fancied Rossoneri on penalties in Istanbul.
      What time does Liverpool vs AC Milan kick off?

      Liverpool take on AC Milan on Wednesday, September 15.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Italy.
      It will take place at Anfield.
      The two sides last met in the Champions League final, but not the one in Istanbul. Back in 2007, AC Milan ran out 2-1 winners in Athens thanks to a brace from Filippo Inzaghi.

      What TV channel is Liverpool vs AC Milan on and can I live stream it?

      Liverpool vs AC Milan is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Liverpool vs AC Milan for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Harvey Elliott will play no part in this match after the horrific injury he suffered at Leeds. Club captain Jordan Henderson is likely to be his replacement.
      Roberto Firmino and Neco Williams are also definitely out.
      Olivier Giroud has recovered from coronavirus and is therefore set to start for AC Milan ahead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
      Tiemoue Bakayoko and Rade Krunic are out injured while former Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori is likely to earn a start in defence.
      Latest odds
      Liverpool 1/2
      Draw 7/2
      AC Milan 5/1
      * Odds from Betfair correct as of Monday, September 13 More

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      Chelsea 1 Zenit 0: Romelu Lukaku grabs first Blues Champions League goal as Tuchel’s side make winning start to defence

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      ROMELU LUKAKU struck the blow which means Chelsea escape the embarrassment of falling flat on their big night out as European champions.The unstoppable new striker finally broke the deadlock with 21 minutes to go for his fourth goal in as many games since re-signing in the summer.
      Romelu Lukaku leapt highest to power in a header against ZenitCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      It was the first Champions League goal the Belgian had scored for Chelsea – and fourth overall since his returnCredit: Getty
      But it cannot mask a frustrating night for Chelsea who had hoped to sparkle under the lights and steamroller Russian cannon fodder to kick off the defence of their Champions League crown.
      Lukaku’s headed winner was only the second shot on target for the team everybody wants to slap down in Europe this season.
      The team which claimed the biggest prize in world club football strolled out to fizz-popping fireworks and the belief they would stroll to an easy win.
      Instead, the fans were treated to football’s equivalent of soft rain falling on to the embers of a dying bonfire.
      For boss Thomas Tuchel, who warned against his team getting complacent following their epic triumph in May, it was a tough night.
      It is not unusual to see a fully grown German man slapping his thighs and shouting at the top of his voice.
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      However, this was not Tuchel enjoying a traditional night of entertainment back in his homeland while dressed in leather shorts.
      This was Chelsea’s manager smacking his long, spindly legs in frustration as his team’s defence of the Champions League title fell way short of expectations.
      With knee raised, arms waving, clapping above his head to try to drag some life out of his players, Chelsea’s spectacular start to the season hit the buffers.
      What was supposed to be a giant party interspersed by a rollover match, the awkward Russians stood up to the previously ruthless Blues for more than an hour.
      In that time, only waspish winger Hakim Ziyech managed to pierce the Zenit defence with a shot that was comfortably saved.
      And it comes to something when centre-half Antonio Rudiger becomes one of the most potent attackers with his crazy run three minutes later.
      It was almost as if the powerful defender had seen enough and took matters into his own hands.
      Taking possession of the ball just his side of the centre circle, Rudiger ploughed his way upfield more than 50 yards, with a dizzying dribble that looked like Ronaldo.
      Sadly, when it came to doing the business end with his eyes fixed on the Zenit goal, Rudiger reverted to type and shot like Ronaldo’s mum from just inside the box to send the ball wide.
      That kind of sums up the night Chelsea endured: never really in trouble but never really in control either.
      MOUNT MISSING
      Even though Tuchel recalled some of his big guns to add some sparkle to a fixture that struggled to get the juices flowing, despite the occasion.
      Mason Mount starting in any team, whether for Chelsea or England, should make for a minimum level of swashbuckle and attacking style.
      But even the rakish forward struggled to impose his individual quality on the game for a sustained period – at least during the first half.
      Tuchel’s other devilish winger Kai Havertz, the guy who scored the goal to win the Champions League for Chelsea, was rested but it was a pretty much first choice line-up other than that.
      Yet the Russians’ impressive organisation, resoluteness in defence and surprising composure going forwards, made it a far less comfortable evening than it should have been on paper.
      It is early days in the season on both the domestic and European fronts.
      But having targeted £97.5million of investment into formidable striker Lukaku, it is already unusual for them to endure a whole 45 minutes without mustering a shot on target.
      The most notable threats from Tuchel’s champions in the first half were forcing Zenit keeper Stanislav Kritsyuk into pawing away a couple of swerving balls as they drifted aimlessly on to his patch in the six-yard box.
      Tuchel will not have enjoyed what he saw last night but will obviously be pleased that his team got off to a winning start in a long campaign.
      He wants his players to have even more hunger than last season. He is demanding that winning the European Cup against Manchester City does not make them subconsciously sit back on their laurels.

      It is something he will re-iterate to them tomorrow when the squad rocks up at the Surrey training ground for a warm down and a debrief.
      Chelsea could only manage two shots on target all night against the weakest team in their group – and at home.
      Even Lukaku, who is scoring for fun at the moment, shot feebly wide when put through in the dying minutes of the game.
      Jorginho was presented with his Uefa men’s player of the year award from president Aleksander CeferinCredit: Getty
      Edouard Mendy required attention after a nasty collision with Artem DzyubaCredit: Reuters
      Ben Chilwell, left, came off the bench to make his first appearance of the seasonCredit: Reuters
      Mason Mount struggled to make an impact on the gameCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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      Man Utd’s Jesse Lingard consoled by Harry Maguire after horror Young Boys back pass as touch map shows his bleak night

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      JESSE LINGARD was consoled by captain Harry Maguire after his gaffe handed Young Boys a last-gasp winner against Manchester United.The Red Devils midfielder endured a torrid time when he came off the bench to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in Switzerland.
      Jesse Lingard was consoled by Man Utd captain Harry Maguire after his match-losing gaffeCredit: EPA
      Lingard had just six touches – one of which (circled) resulted in Young Boys’ last-gasp winnerCredit: Opta
      Lingard – who has only made three substitute appearances for United this season – looked understandably rusty in an unfamiliar false-nine role as the ten-man Red Devils looked to cling on for a point.
      Despite playing for over 20 minutes, Lingard had just SIX touches on the ball.
      He managed just ONE completed pass to a team-mate, losing possession five times.
      And Lingard’s final touch proved to be United’s undoing, as the England ace teed up Theoson Siebatcheu to fire past David De Gea with a horror back pass.
      The Young Boys sub made no mistake as he clinched a 2-1 victory, sparking wild scenes at the Wankdorf Stadium.
      Lingard, who spend the second half of last season on loan at West Ham, looked devastated at the final whistle, knowing he had cost his side a crucial point.

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      And it was captain Maguire who consoled Lingard, before launching a passionate defence of his team-mate.
      The Red Devils skipper said: “That’s football. People make mistakes – we’re not blaming Jesse.
      “I’m sure everyone on that pitch today has made a mistake. I’m sure Jesse will pick himself up.
      “It’s the first game in the group. We’ve got many games to bounce back and we must do. 
      “We’ll try and pick up three points in our next game and build momentum from there.
      “We started the second half well. I think the changes helped us defend crosses a lot better. 

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      “We couldn’t really control the box with a back four. They didn’t really have any major chances. It’s disappointing to take at the end.”
      Reflecting on his decision to bring Lingard on for Ronaldo, who had scored his third goal in two games earlier on, boss Solskjaer insisted: “The game had gone 70-odd minutes, they had been running a lot on Saturday and today.
      “We wanted Nemanja Matic’s experience to keep hold of the ball and Jesse Lingard’s legs.”
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      Man Utd’s shocking Young Boys display revealed with just TWO SHOTS – their fewest in seventeen years and 138 games

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      MANCHESTER UNITED managed just TWO shots in their shocking display against Young Boys.That is their lowest tally in a Champions League match for 138 matches – or SEVENTEEN years.
      Manchester United managed just two shots in their defeat to Young Boys
      Cristiano Ronaldo took both efforts and hit the target twiceCredit: PA
      The last time they were so shy in front of goal was way back in the 2003-04 season, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first with the Red Devils.
      Ronaldo, unsurprisingly, was responsible for both of the efforts.
      And the Portuguese superstar did score with one of them to give United the lead.
      Ronaldo tucked home first time with 13 minutes on the clock in Switzerland.
      Bruno Fernandes picked out his countryman with a sublime pass using the outside of his boot and Ronaldo, who had made a darting run from the right, stabbed past goalkeeper David von Ballmoos.
      And 12 minutes later, Ronaldo had his and United’s second – and final – shot of the match.

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      The visitors countered and worked the ball out to the summer signing on the left.
      He got a rasping, left-footed effort which stung the palms of Von Ballmoos but the stopper parried clear.
      Ten minutes later, the game changed with Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s red card.
      Young Boys equalised on 66 minutes before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sent on Jesse Lingard to play as a false No9 in place of Ronaldo.
      But the sub made a calamitous error in the 95th minute, playing a blind back pass straight to Jordan Siebatcheu who tucked in to record a famous 2-1 win for the Swiss outfit.
      Solskjaer’s side have now lost seven of his 11 Champions League games in charge as the pressure mounts.

      BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand said: “This is last year all over again. We rued mistakes then and that is a big mistake at the end from Jesse.
      “He done really well at the weekend.
      “But it goes to show, no matter where you go in Europe it’s tough. You have to be on your game and tuned in.”
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      Ronaldo’s first shot squirmed past the goalkeeper to put United in frontCredit: Reuters
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lost seven of his 11 Champions League matches in chargeCredit: Getty
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      Young Boys 2-1 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Cristiano Ronaldo goal in vain as Lingard gifts Swiss side 94th minute win

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has netted again for Man Utd, but the Red Devils will still be leaving Switzerland without any points.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner gave the Red Devils the lead after latching onto a brilliant Bruno Fernandes cross.
      But the match turned when Aaron Wan-Bissaka was given a red card for a dangerous first half challenge.
      Moumi Ngamaleu then equalised from close range before a misplaced Jesse Lingard backpass gifted Jordan Siebatcheu a 94th minute winner.
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      THAT’S ALL
      SunSport will have further reaction to tonight’s defeat plus reaction from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      It wasn’t a great night for United who played Ronaldo for 70 minutes and had to bring on Varane who was being rested.
      That’s on top of the matchday one defeat.
      A mountain to climb in Europe already? Probably not as there’s plenty of time to go!

      NOT GREAT READING
      Tonight’s defeat means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has now lost seven Champions League games from his last 11.
      Mourinho and van Gaal before him lost six from 20 between them.

      MAN-BYS
      Our man Jordan Davies runs the rule over tonight’s United players.
      See Jordan’s thoughts below.
      DAVID DE GEA – 6/10
      Made a few decent saves at the end of the first-half as United appeared flustered following the red card.
      Perhaps should have done better for the equaliser at his near post but was not helped by the shocking defending in front of him.
      AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 3
      Ultimately cost his side with a stupid and unnecessary challenge that rightly saw him receive a straight red.
      Did very little in attack when he was on the pitch, and will now be missing for some crucial games for his club in this competition.
      VICTOR LINDELOF – 5
      Started in a calm manner and was barely troubled by the Young Boys attack.
      But was caught out on a few occasions after the break and gave away some silly fouls that put his team under pressure late on.
      HARRY MAGUIRE – 6
      Led well when his side were under the cosh as Young Boys looked for their winner.
      It could have been a lot worse had it not been for his calmness in tight situations.
      LUKE SHAW – 6
      Was arguably United’s most creative player at times, constantly getting up the pitch to provide support out wide.
      Was hemmed back after the red card and put in a solid display as the pressure mounted – but the cross for the equaliser did come from his flank.
      FRED – 6
      Did very little wrong, but did very little to impact the game either.
      Was fortunate not to be subbed off for another defender after the red. Is surprisingly becoming quite the dependable figure for Solskjaer.
      DONNY VAN DE BEEK – 4
      Really cannot catch a break after being subbed off at the break despite making his first long-awaited start of the season.
      But when he was on the pitch, he was barely noticeable, and was lucky not to be booked for a rash tackle early on.

      JADON SANCHO – 6
      Showed glimpses of what he could do, but it wasn’t enough in a game where he should be taking it by the scruff of the neck.
      Was subbed off after 37 minutes following the red for Diogo Dalot to end what could have been a defining moment of his United career so far.
      BRUNO FERNANDES – 7
      The assist for his compatriot’s opener was simply outstanding – one that deserved to be a winning assist too.
      But as United dropped deeper and deeper, his influence faded – unsurprisingly.
      PAUL POGBA – 7
      A different kind of performance from the Frenchman – he showed a real strength on the ball when his side needed it.
      And we finally saw the sort of leadership he provides for his country. Long may it continue if United are to progress in this competition.
      CRISTIANO RONALDO – 8
      Barely touched the ball before his goal, but he comes alive when he is given a chance in the box.
      After 72 minutes his night was over, yet he made sure his impact was felt in a tournament he so desperately wants to win again with United.
      EARLIER CHANGE NEEDED
      Paul Scholes wanted Ole to make a change earlier to have pace up the top end of the park.
      And he points to the sending off for the reason for the defeat.
      It all stems from the sending off. United were quite comfortable up to that point. They really couldn’t get out of their half in the second half. I think they needed to bring a bit of pace on earlier, with Martial or Greenwood.Paul ScholesBT Sport

      THE WINNER
      Can’t believe I’m watching this again.
      Really poor at this level.
      It’s disappointment for Man Utd, as Young Boys snatch it late in Switzerland!Jesse Lingard makes a costly error and Jordan Siebatcheu nips in to apply the finish and send the home crowd wild! ⚽#UCL pic.twitter.com/vZimQoMaIz— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2021

      REPORT
      Read through our match report from tonight’s game.
      It’s over on the Sun Football page.
      And HERE

      RIO RUE
      Rio Ferdinand – confident as you’d like before the game – says tough games across Europe are to be expected as he sees similarities to last season.
      This is last year all over again. We rued mistakes then and that is a big mistake at the end from Jessie.He done really well at the weekend.But it goes to show, no matter where you go in Europe it’s tough.You have to be on your game and tuned in.Rio FerdinandBT Sport
      THE GROUP
      How Group F shapes up after tonight’s defeat.
      Really, it should have been an easy three points.
      Then at 1-1, it was a decent point on the road given the red card.
      Now United are bottom after the first game.

      FT: YOUNG BOYS 2-1 MAN UTD
      Watching the replay back, it’s even worse than you could imagine.
      He’s had a lot of praise Lingard for the last couple of weeks.
      But this is horrendous.
      United in front through Ronaldo before Wan-Bissaka’s red card on 35 minutes.
      Young Boys level in the second-half before the mistake that led to the winning goal with seconds remaining.

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!
      The last kick of the game
      YOUNG BOYS 2-1 MAN UTD
      YOUNG BOYS 2-1 MAN UTD
      Every player of the Young Boys squad is down the touchline.
      Wagner in dreamland, the fans going absolutely crazy.
      What a huge goal for them.
      YOUNG BOYS 2-1 MAN UTD
      The United defence were set for a huge amount of credit for defending with 10 men for 55 minutes.
      Then Lingard got involved and has cost them HUGELY.
      He picks the pass up 25 yards from his own goal and tries a backpass to De Gea.
      That is a shocker as it’s short, Siebatcheu pounces and lifts it over De Gea and in.
      GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL!!!!
      WOW WOW, LINGARD WITH AN ABSOLUTE HOWLER!!!
      YOUNG BOYS WIN IT AT THE DEATH!!!
      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      90+3′ Long ball down the channel and Varane and Maguire play offside but no flag comes.
      Kanga – just on for Young Boys – flashes one across the box and through and away.
      That could be that.

      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      FIVE MINUTES ADDED
      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      90′ Pogba and Lingard get themselves in a twist on the edge of their box and Young Boys create an opportunity.
      Elia crosses one into the box which Lindelof flicks away and Dalot completes the clearance.
      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      88′ Lindelof heads the latest corner away.
      United make their final change of the night.

      OFF – Fred
      ON – Anthony Martial

      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      CLOSE!!
      87′ Lauper steps forward from the back to pick up a loose ball.
      He strikes from 25 yards and it’s flying at de Gea’s goal.
      The United keeper doing well to tip it over the bar.

      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      85′ You won’t be surprised to hear Maguire headed the ball away.
      Young Boys pick up the ball again and it’s knocked long into the box.
      Nodded down for Ngamaleu  who swipes an effort from the edge which is curling away from goal and wide.
      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      85′ The goalscorer Ngamaleu receives the ball wide on the right and Shaw is quick out to stop him crossing.
      But it’s at the expense of a Young Boys corner.
      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      83′ A minute of treatment on the park, a minute on the side and Lindelof is back on.
      Just over five minutes to go.

      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      81′ Nasty-looking head knock for Lindelof who is down for treatment.
      The physios rush across but he does look OK.
      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      79′ Maguire reaches the ball in which lands at Lindelof’s feet.
      He can’t sort his feet out in time to get a shot away and it’s snuffed out.

      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      78′ And a pitch invader runs onto the park to delay the restart.
      A decent forward-roll that wipes out the steward.
      Idiot.
      YOUNG BOYS 1-1 MAN UTD
      77′ Free kick to United in a promising position.
      35 yards from goal, wide on the right and a chance for the visitors to flood the box as the three centre backs head forward.
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      Man Utd fans fume as Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off after 71-minutes to play Jesse Lingard as false 9 in ‘bizarre’ call

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans fumed as Cristiano Ronaldo was subbed off in the 71st minute in tonight’s 2-1 defeat against Young Boys.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced the legendary forward with Jesse Lingard in order to tighten up after conceding an equaliser.
      Man Utd fans fumed as Cristiano Ronaldo was subbed off against Young Boys for Jesse LingardCredit: AFP
      But fans were not happy with the decision, saying it was ‘bizarre’ to swap striker Ronaldo and play midfielder Lingard as a false nine.
      Ronaldo made his second United start since returning to the club on deadline day in tonight’s Champions League group stage game.
      And the icon got off to a flyer when he put his side ahead in the 13th minute – having scored twice on Saturday’s ‘debut’ against Newcastle.
      However, United’s night took a turn when Aaron Wan-Bissaka received a straight red card in the first half.
      Jadon Sancho was hauled off, before Donny van de Beek was subbed at the break in order for Solskjaer to play a 5-3-1.
      The defensive shift didn’t work though, with United eventually conceding an equaliser as Young Boys dominated possession.

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      Solskjaer then decided to make another change by removing Ronaldo for Lingard in the 71st minute.
      However, it meant United lost any focal point in the final third.
      And they continued to struggle on the backfoot for the last 20 minutes.
      Things then went from bad to worse as Lingard made a mistake in the dying seconds, allowing Young Boys to score a winner.
      Fans certainly weren’t happy with Solskjaer’s bizarre tactical switch, which also saw Bruno Fernandes hauled off for Nemanja Matic.
      One tweeted: “Ronaldo out, Lingard in. Ole masterclass.

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      Another said: “Ronaldo hooked for Lingard, I’m howling.”
      One noted: “Matic on for Bruno is good, but Lingard for Ronaldo is bizarre.”
      Another added: “We need a goal so Ole takes off Ronaldo for Lingard…”
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