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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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      Man Utd ratings: Cristiano Ronaldo shows his worth and quality but Aaron Wan-Bissaka has night to forget at Young Boys

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      MANCHESTER UNITED threw away a lead to lose 2-1 at Young Boys in the Champions League.Cristiano Ronaldo was head and shoulders above his team-mates while Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s red card arguably cost his team the win.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was Man Utd’s best player on a disappointing night at Young BoysCredit: AFP
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka was sent-off and arguably cost his side the winCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo got the Red Devils off to a perfect start – getting on the end of a delightful Bruno Fernandes cross to tuck home from eight yards after 13 minutes.
      But the tie was turned on its head with ten minutes to go in the first-half when Wan-Bissaka was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Christopher Martins.
      The right-back went over the top of the ball and connected with the midfielder’s ankle and there was no doubt he was going to go.
      Despite their best efforts, the Reds could only hold on until the 67th minute when Moumi Ngamaleu poked home a cross at the near post.
      And things went from bad to worse when Jesse Lingard’s woeful back pass played Theoson Siebatcheu in for a 95th minute winner.
      And here’s what SunSport’s Jordan Davies thought of United’s individual performances.

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      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.
      Harry Maguire led well on the night and was there to comfort Jesse Lingard after his late howler lost the game for the Red DevilsCredit: AP
      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.
      Donny van de Beek had another disappointing night for Man Utd
      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.
      SUBS
      DIOGO DALOT (37TH MINUTE FOR VAN DE BEEK) 6
      Did what was asked of him defensively, but his delivery from set pieces as United looked to snatch a winner was disappointing.
      JESSE LINGARD (72ND MINUTE FOR RONALDO) 4
      Initially did his job as there was little space and time for any counter attacking or trickery on the ball. Linked up well with the midfield at times.
      But will be remembered for his awful back pass that played in Siebatcheu for the late winnner.
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      NEMANJA MATIC (72ND MINUTE FOR FERNANDES) 6
      Made his presence felt in the box defending set pieces, and Ole will feel lucky he has someone of his height and bulk to bring on in these moments.
      ANTHONY MARTIAL (89TH MINUTE FOR FRED) N/A

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      Man Utd verdict: Donny van de Beek so invisible it was like they only had 10 men even before Aaron Wan-Bissaka red card

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      IF he wasn’t already disheartened with his Manchester United career, a half-time subbing may have just tipped Donny van de Beek over the edge.This was supposed to be the moment to show boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer what he can bring to a team already brimmed with elite talent and big stage superstars.
      Donny van de Beek made it look like Man Utd had 10 men before Aaron Wan-Bissaka was sent offCredit: EPA
      Having played in all six Champions League group games last season, the Dutch midfielder was given his moment again in the competition in United’s opener away to Young Boys.
      The 24-year-old’s second appearance of the campaign after a five-minute cameo against Newcastle, and his first start in all competitions since the last league game of last season.
      United legend Rio Ferdinand said pre-match: “He is fighting for his career. He was given assurances that he would get these opportunities, but he’s got to go and produce.
      “He’s wise enough to understand that. He’s got to go out there and show Ole why he should be playing in his team and make it difficult to take him out.”
      Paul Scholes added: “He’s got to prove he is good enough to play for Manchester United.”
      But if anything, his brief showing will only convince Ole even more that he can do without the player he snapped up from Ajax for £40m last summer.

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      Just why Ole decided to buy him in the first place is a mystery, seeing as, over his 38 appearances for the club, he has averaged just 40 minutes per game.
      It was the same story against Young Boys – being hooked at the break for Raphael Varane following Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first-half red card.
      Ole will claim it was a tactical move, but he could have quite easily taken off another attacker instead, or Van de Beek’s midfield partner Fred.
      But in a damning indictment of Ole’s belief in Van de Beek, he trusts the Brazilian more.
      In that respect, Van de Beek has a case to feel sorry for himself, and wonder just what he has to do to get a run in this side.
      Donny van De Beek had yet another night to forget for Man UtdCredit: AP
      But on the other hand, he knows exactly what he needs to do – he just doesn’t show it.
      Whether he likes it or not, in the brief moments you have on the pitch in a Manchester United shirt, you have to show your worth.
      Especially now, in this current squad, when you are surrounded by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba.
      But instead of taking a grip of this game, you wouldn’t be blamed for forgetting he was even playing.
      Even before Wan-Bissaka’s red card, it was as thought United were playing with 10 men, such was his invisibility.
      ‘HARD TO NOTICE’
      And when you did notice him, he was either missing a tackle or committing a foul.
      It certainly wasn’t for his on-the-ball efficiency. He was out-passed and produced less touches of the ball than Fred – a player who is hardly ‘world class’.
      There were attempts to provide cross-field diagonal passes to the likes of Luke Shaw, but his passes just don’t have the same zip and panache as his teammates.
      Yes, that may be down to the fact that he is constantly in a state of rustiness, coming off the bench or coming into a starting XI that must feel alien to him at times.
      But you just want to see more from a player that is obviously so talented having ripped it up at Ajax.
      A player who would cover every blade of grass, make every tackle, commit players with his movement.
      But that’s just the point – we don’t know what player he even is? Is he a defensive rock? A ball-winning Pitbull? A box-to-box machine?
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      The one thing we do know for certain is that he is unused, uncalled for and unwanted.
      Ole said in his pre-match press conference of Van de Beek: “This is Man United, Donny. This is what it feels like.”
      If this is what it feels like, don’t be surprised to see Van de Beek head for the exit door sooner rather than later.

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      Young Boys 2 Man Utd 1: Jesse Lingard’s horror pass back gifts Siebatcheu winner in last SECOND of added time

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’S dreams of ruling Europe once more got off to a nightmare start in Bern.They completely self-destructed after taking an early led through Cristiano Ronaldo with Jordan Siebatcheu snatching a dramatic winner with virtually the last kick of the game.
      Young Boys snatched a dramatic winner in injury time to stun Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Jesse Lingard played a blind back pass towards David De GeaCredit: BT Sport
      Jordan Siebatcheu ran in ahead of the goalkeeper to tuck the ball in as Lingard, right, watches onCredit: BT Sport
      But questions need to be asked of just why Cristiano Ronaldo was sat on the Manchester United bench at that stage.
      His replacement on 72 minutes Jesse Lingard would provide the woeful back pass that allowed Siebatchu to score.
      Yet it had all started to well.
      Just 13 minutes into Manchester United’s opening Champions League group game and Ronaldo was on the score sheet again.
      Just three days after his brace on his second debut in a 4-1 win over Newcastle the goal machine was continuing to roar.
      Yet with 18 minutes left and the tide turning against United it was he who made way with Bruno Fernandes who had provided the amazing assist for his goal.
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      Yes they had been down to ten men since the 35th minute with right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka going off but Solskjaer had already made changes to combat that.
      He brought on Diogo Dalot for Jadon Sancho to ensure they kept a back four.
      At the break on came Raphael Varane as they essentially went to a back five.
      But when you have Ronaldo, you still have a chance to snatch the game, the opposition still have to be on red alert.
      If anyone is going to turn things on their head it’s him.
      Was he surprised to go off? You bet he was.
      He saw a double substitution was being made but walked upfield with his back to the assistant referee’s board never believing he would be one of those coming off.
      The ref had to shout for him.
      He accepted Solskjaer’s explanation with something of a bemused expression as he raised his eyebrows.
      Quite what Lingard was going to do that he couldn’t wasn’t clear, with Bruno Fernandes off as well all attacking threat was gone.

      Solskjaer talked after his double in the 4-1 win against Newcastle about managing his minutes, but still.
      Not quite how he will have wanted to end a night when he matched the record of his former Real Madrid team-mate Iker Casillas for appearances in this competition at 177.
      His goal added to an incredible tally in the competition of 135, the most of any player with Lionel Messi next best on 120 and Robert Lewandowski on 73.
      His goal last night was a classic example of what manager Solskjaer described when asked what sort of player United were getting back 12 years after he left.
      A wiser, all-round footballer, who knows when to go where and can simply sniff out a goal.
      So when Fernandes picked up the ball wide on the left, he had darted in from wide right reading a pass that few in the game could execute.
      His Portuguese countryman picked him out with the outside of his right boot threading a ball between two yellow shirts, curling it behind another pair into the path of Ronaldo.
      His short, sharp darting stride took him away from Ulisses Garcia and his shot squeezed the ball between the legs of David von Ballmoos and over the line.
      After his stunning show on Saturday, he was up and running again.
      Ronaldo stabbed in the opening goal in SwitzerlandCredit: Getty
      Bruno Fernandes delivered the sublime cross with the outside of his bootCredit: Getty
      Jesse Lingard came on for Cristiano Ronaldo but ultimately cost his side with the horror passCredit: Getty
      You wonder if he goes home and just runs in his garden and scores, and in the hotel corridors before games.
      He certainly does in the warm-ups before games and one steward found to his cost.
      A rare shot off target smacked him on the head and floored him requiring medical attention with a concerned Ronaldo climbing over the advertising hoardings to check if he was okay.
      Things changed, however, with Wan-Bissaka’s red card.
      It was his own clumsy touch in the 35th minute that caused the problem as he let the ball run away from him.
      He stretched to get it back and in so doing crunched his foot down on Christopher Martin’s ankle.
      Still, Ronaldo posed a threat and was demanding a penalty on 54 minutes when he appeared to be nudged off the ball by Mohamed Ali Camara at full speed.
      His appeals were waved away.

      Ronaldo was clearly still reminding referee Francois Letexir of this after Moumi Ngamaleu equalised for the home side on 66 minutes.
      The cross from Meschack Aebischer seemed to clip Shaw, and go behind Harry Maguire allowing Ngamaleu to bundle the ball home from close range.
      United were just hanging on after that.

      Young Boys had less to think about defensively with Ronaldo off and just pushed everyone forward.
      Their reward came in the last seconds as Lingard’s back pass played in Siebatcheu.
      The final whistle went with Ronaldo in his tracksuit top, watching on, from the bench – a strange sight.
      Moumi Ngamaleu, left, poked in to get Young Boys back on level terms at 1-1Credit: AFP
      De Gea had no chance of stopping the effort at his near postCredit: Reuters
      Questions will be asked about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to drag off RonaldoCredit: Getty
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      Watch Bruno Fernandes’ ‘assist of season already’ as outrageous pass sets up Ronaldo for Man Utd goal at Young Boys

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      BRUNO FERNANDES provided a sumptuous assist for Cristiano Ronaldo to tuck away as Manchester United took the lead away at Young Boys in the Champions League.The two Portuguese superstars linked up wonderfully inside the opening quarter of an hour in a match that the Red Devils ended up losing 2-1.
      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

      Fernandes and Ronaldo linked up superbly as they gave Man Utd the leadCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo made no mistake from close range as he netted yet again in EuropeCredit: Getty
      Fernandes sauntered towards the final third and noticed his compatriot lingering at the back post.
      And with the outside of his boot he managed to whip a sensational low cross into Ronaldo, who made no mistake from 10 yards out.
      Reacting to the wonderful set-up from Fernandes, one social media user said: “Do you understand how ridiculously insane this pass is from Bruno Fernandes to find Cristiano Ronaldo?”
      Another added: “Bruno Fernandes with the ‘Assist of the season’.”
      And a third said: “That goal was all Bruno Fernandes tho. Outside of the boot pass took everyone out. He’s out of this world.”
      The official club Twitter then came out to add: “We need to talk about that Bruno assist.”

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      We need to talk about that Bruno assist 🥵— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 14, 2021

      Bruno Fernandes with the “Assist of the season”— Harshal kadam (@Harshal02531139) September 14, 2021

      It is Fernandes’ first assist of the 2021-22 season in what may well have been Ronaldo’s first touch of the match.
      The former Real Madrid and Juventus forward has now scored 135 goals in the Champions League, 15 more than any other player.

      But it was ultimately a dreadful night for Man Utd as Jordan Siebatcheu’s late goal saw them lose 2-1 after being reduced to ten men in the first half following Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s dismissal.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were knocked out of the competition in the group stage last season.
      This year they have been drawn in Group F alongside Young Boys, Villarreal and Atalanta.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo KOs steward with shot during Man Utd warm-up at Young Boys before going over to tend to floored person

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO accidentally KO’d a match steward while warming up for Manchester United’s clash at Young Boys.The Portugal star misfired a ball wide of the goal as he limbered up for the Champions League group stage game.
      Cristiano Ronaldo accidentally KO’d a steward in the build-up to Man Utd’s game at Young BoysCredit: Reuters
      The steward was laid flat by Ronaldo’s misfired shotCredit: Reuters
      And Ronaldo instead hit an innocent steward standing on the sideline.
      The fierce impact of the ball saw the person crash straight to the ground.
      People around quickly looked to make sure the steward was OK.
      And Ronaldo himself immediately went over to check in on the prone person.
      After knowing the steward was well, Ronaldo ran back onto the pitch to continue his warm-up.
      And he cheered the steward up after the final whistle by giving her his jersey.
      Ronaldo immediately went to check on the stewardCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo tended to the KO’d steward as others also helpedCredit: EPA

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      But the incident didn’t put Ronnie off his stride, as he opened the scoring in Switzerland after just 13 minutes following a sumptuous assist from Bruno Fernandes.
      It was Ronaldo’s third goal in just two games for his ‘new’ club.
      The legendary forward scored twice on his second debut in United’s 4-1 win against Newcastle on Saturday.
      But United fell apart as they went down to ten men before conceding a last-gasp winnner.
      Ronnie also moved level with Iker Casillas tonight for the most Champions League appearances in history.

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      Ronaldo gave his shirt to a security guard at the end of the gameCredit: Getty
      The security guard, who could have been the person struck by the ball, looked delighted to receive the jerseyCredit: Getty
      The pair are joint-top on 177 games in the top European competition.
      And one more match sees Ronaldo move clear, with the Portugal ace already the competition’s leading all-time goalscorer.
      Earlier this month, Ronnie also became the all-time leading INTERNATIONAL goalscorer too.

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      Young Boys vs Man Utd LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel, teams and kick-off time – Latest as Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are commencing their Champions League campaign with an away trip to Young Boys in the early kick-off this evening.United were knocked out of the competition last season in the group stages before reaching the final of the Europa League, where they lost on penalties to Villarreal.
      But now they’re back in the big time, and with Champions League king Cristiano Ronaldo at their disposal.
      Their other matches will feature a reunion with Villarreal and a clash with Gian Piero Gasperini’s exciting Atalanta team.
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      Young Boys vs Man Utd kicks off at 5.45pm UK time – 6.45pm in Switzerland.
      Young Boys vs Man Utd is live on BT Sport 1.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of the game will begin from 5pm UK time.
      You can live stream a radio broadcast of the game on TalkSport 2.
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      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.
      Young Boys XI: Von Ballmoos, Heftl, Camara, Lauper, Garcia, Sierro, Pereira, Fassnacht, Aebischer, Ngamaleu, Elia.
      Man Utd XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Fred, Van de Beek; Sancho, Fernandes, Pogba; Ronaldo

      ASTRO AHEAD
      An artificial pitch awaits United tonight.
      But OGS isn’t about to make excuses about the pitch and says his players won’t have any either.
      Speaking to Man Utd’s site, he said: “At least Astroturf is green!
      “Being from Norway, I’m used to Astroturf pitches.
      “There’s absolutely no complaints. You can’t have any reason to misplace a pass, to be honest. And it seems a good one.
      “I’ve not tested it yet but it should be good.”
      LATEST ODDS
      Strangely, you’d think the United price may have shortened with Betfair given Ronaldo’s inclusion.
      But it’s actually the hosts that have tightened with United staying well odds on.

      Young Boys to win – 13/2
      Draw – 4/1
      Man Utd to win – 2/5

      YOUNG BOYS LINE-UP
      Here’s how tonight’s host from Berne line-up.
      YOUNG BOYS XI: Von Ballmoos, Camara, Sierro, Ngamaleu, Elia, Fassnacht, Aebischer, Garcia, Lauper, Martins, Hefti
      WANKDORF ARRIVAL
      The United players arriving at the stadium a short time ago.
      Just under an hour until we get under way!

      UNITED BENCH
      And the players that Solskjaer can call on if needed across the evening.
      Subs: Heaton, Kovar, Bailly, Dalot, Varane, Mata, Matic, Lingard, Elanga, Greenwood, Martial
      MANCHESTER UNITED TEAM NEWS
      Someone else perhaps not anticipated to start but Donny van de Beek gets his opportunity in the United midfield.
      Fred, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba all start too in what looks like possibly being a diamond in the middle of the park.
      Raphael Varane starts on the bench as Victor Lindelof comes in.
      MAN UTD XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Pogba. Bruno Fernandes, van de Beek, Sancho, Ronaldo

      AND THE ANSWER…..
      RONALDO STARTS!
      TEAM NEWS IS IN!!
      OR THIS?
      It’s not just Ronaldo that Solskjaer would want to rest.
      Can he take a risk on matchday one away from home though?
      If he’s up for it, could it be this line-up?

      POSSIBLE LINE-UP
      If he does play Ronaldo, will this be tonight’s XI?

      WILL HE PLAY OR WILL HE NOT?
      Will Solskjaer look to hand Ronaldo a rest tonight?
      The coach suggested he may leave Ronaldo out of his starting XI for Tuesday’s game after the team’s 4-1 win against Newcastle on Saturday.
      When asked by the press about the player, Solskjaer said: “I have to manage a 36-year-old’s minutes.
      “Of course there is a game on Tuesday. We will see what we do.”

      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NIGHTS
      European football’s premier competition is BACK.
      The Champions League group stages get back under way tonight as 32 teams embark on a continental journey looking for glory.
      Among them is Manchester United and we are with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men for their matchday one clash in Switzerland.
      The Swiss side won the Super League for the fourth successive campaign last year to qualify for this year’s competition.
      And they have been rewarded with a tough draw with United, Villarreal and Atalanta – though it’s one they might just fancy their chances.
      For the Reds, it’s very much a group they will be confident of navigating, despite coming up against last season’s European nemesis Villarreal.
      Saturday’s 4-1 home win over Newcastle made it three wins from their four games this season as they sit at the top of the Premier League.
      Apart from that, not much else happened at Old Trafford….
      The return of Ronaldo was always going to give the United squad and players a huge lift and it was some lift after bagging twice.
      How long can they hold onto that bounce though?
      One thing is for sure, this is a competition where CR7 has done not too badly in.
      We’ll see how he and his United teammates get on as they get underway in just under 90 minutes.
      Team news to come.
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