Manchester United climbed to fourth in the Europa League standings with one ‘league phase’ fixture remaining, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rangers at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
Rangers appeared to have salvaged a crucial point in their bid to reach the knockout rounds when Cyriel Dessers equalized following an earlier own goal by former United goalkeeper Jack Butland. However, Bruno Fernandes delivered a decisive 92nd-minute ‘captain’s goal’ to seal the win for United.
The result provided a much-needed boost for Ruben Amorim and his squad after Sunday’s painful Premier League loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. It also marked their fourth consecutive European victory.
Heading into the final matchday, United’s fate is in their hands as they prepare to visit Romania’s FCSB, aiming to secure a top-eight finish and skip the play-off round, advancing directly to the last 16. While Rangers are nearly certain to progress, a top-eight spot now seems out of reach for them.
