Manchester United’s 4-3 loss to FC Copenhagen: Erik ten Hag questions red card and goal decisions

Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, expressed his displeasure with the “very harsh” red card shown to Marcus Rashford and the awarding of two goals during their 4-3 defeat to FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Red Devils took an early lead with Rasmus Hojlund scoring twice within 30 minutes. However, the game took a different turn after Rashford received a straight red card for a foul on Elias Jelert in the 42nd minute, leading to a 2-2 draw at halftime as Mohamed Elyounoussi and Diogo Goncalves scored for the hosts.

Bruno Fernandes later put United back in the lead from a penalty, but goals from Lukas Lerager and Roony Bardghi secured all three points for Copenhagen.

Ten Hag voiced his concerns, saying, “The red card changed everything. It’s become a different game, but then you concede two goals that should never have counted.”

He further criticized the red card decision: “It was a very harsh decision; I’m sure he was going for the ball. I thought the review was already over, and then he went to the screen. So, I think the referee wasn’t sure either.”