FCSB 0-2 Manchester United Player Ratings – Mainoo Shines as MVP in Bucharest as the Red Devils Secure Direct Qualification to the Round of 16

Manchester United comfortably win against Bucharest away from home, thanks to goals from Dalot and Mainoo. This result puts them in the top 8 of the table and are qualified directly to the Round of 16, avoiding two extra games of knockout playoffs.

Amorim put out a rotated side against Bucharest, with backup keeper Bayindir between the sticks. While they did well to keep the possession, they struggled to make an advantage out of it. Apart from Mainoo and Eriksen creating half-chances, there was not a lot to the game. But, on the other hand, one of the best chances of the first half was at the other end, as Mihai Popescu volleyed fractionally wide. Both the teams went into the dressing room, motivated to keep their places in the top 8.

Both teams have made half-time substitutions. Man Utd have brought on Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo for Toby Collyer and Tyrell Malacia. FCSB have replaced Malcom Edjouma with Baba Alhassan. The changes worked as the visitors looked more sharp and dynamic in the second half. The deadlock was finally broken when Dalot scores from the clever, low cross from Mainoo. While the hosts almost tried to equalise and fell just short when their effort hit the underside of the bar, Manchester United quickly doubled the lead as Mainoo was involved again, this time putting the finishing touch, assisted by Garnacho.

FCSB Player Ratings vs Manchester United

Goalkeeper

Tarnovanu: 7/10 – While he did not end up with a clean sheet, he made some excellent saves tonight and kept the match competitive.

Defenders

Popescu: 7/10 – He got one of the best chances of the match, as he volleyed wide from close range at an early free-kick.

Ngezana: 6/10 – He defended solidly but struggled against the visitors’ passing and movement. While he intercepted some crosses, he lacked composure in some crucial moments.

Dawa: 6/10 – While he had some good defensive moments, including winning aerial duels, he was ultimately the part of the losing side.

Radunovic: 6.5/10 – A bright spark for the team at wingback, contributing effectively across both the ends.

Cretu: 5.5/10 – He struggled to create the same kind of impact as his counterpart and got subbed off as a part of tactical change.

Midfielders

Edjouna: 5/10 – The midfielder failed to make any sort of impact and got hooked at the stroke of half-time, sadly representing the team for only 45 minutes.

Sut: 6/10 – He did not have anything major to say tonight and the visitors did not struggle to win the midfield battle against him.

Forwards

Tanase: 5/10 – His delivery on corners was poor tonight and his involvement in some of the attacks was not as impactful.

Birligea: 6/10 – He almost scored a goal, was unfortunate to hit the underside of the crossbar.

Miculescu: 7/10 – He was the key attacking outlet for the hosts tonight, but sadly was not able to score one himself.

Substitutes

Alhassan: 6/10

Baluta: 6/10

Ștefănescu: 5.5/10

Marian Musi: 6/10

Manager

Ilias Charalampous: 6/10 – While his side tried to stay competitive in this fixture for as long as possible, the overall performance was not as he would have expected. He can still be proud of his side for the campaign they have had so far.

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Manchester United Player Ratings vs FCSB

Goalkeeper

Bayindir: 6.5/10 – He showed good positional awareness tonight, making some excellent saves and keeping the cleansheet.

Defenders

Mazraoui: 7/10 – A rock solid display from the centreback turned fullback, who did not shy away from any duels.

de Ligt: 6.5/10 – He covered well for other defenders and successful in defensive duels too. His positioning during setpieces was excellent too and was unfortunate to not end up scoring.

L. Martinez: 7/10 – He showed leadership tonight, making excellent interceptions whenever needed. His ball distribution also played a key role in establishing dominance.

Dalot: 8/10 – A lively presence on the right flank, a menace in the attack and ended up getting on to the scoresheet comfortably.

Malacia: 7/10 – Despite getting booked for a reckless challenge, he looked comfortable going forward and playing crosses into the box.

Midfielders

Collyer: 5.5/10 – He kept it simple and quiet tonight, making simple passes without taking any extra-ordinary risks or stand-out moments.

Mainoo: 8.5/10 – The quick-thinking from him made the opening goal, taking Diallo’s throw-in on the turn and sending in a great cross and soon added himself on the scoresheet.

B. Fernandes: 7/10 – A creative force throughout the game and looked really good in the new role. His passing vision played a key role in unlocking the defense of the hosts.

Forwards

Eriksen: 6/10 – An average game overall, getting some shots in and controlling the tempo of the match with his passing.

Hojlund: 4.5/10 – Another disappointing night for the Danish striker, as he failed to put away his chances and was a net negative to the team.

Substitutes

Garnacho: 8/10

Diallo: 7/10

Yoro: 6/10

Casemiro: 6/10

Zirkzee: 6/10

Manager

Ruben Amorim: 8/10 – While his team did not look as good in the beginning of the match, his tactical changes put some life into the XI and sealed the victory comfortably.

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