Man United crashes out of Europe with loss against Bayern

Manchester United is out of Europe. Bayern Munich completes another undefeated group stage in the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

While the Germans now target getting back to England in the Champions League Final this season, Manchester United now turns all of its attention to the Premier League as it crashes out of Europe.

FC Copenhagen is into the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 win over Galatasaray. With Manchester United failing to defeat Bayern Munich, the Turkish side will still compete in the Europa League.

The PA announcer at Old Trafford announced a healthy five minutes of stoppage time. Fans in the stands have already started making their way to the exits as Manchester United's European campaign comes to a close.

Manchester United is about to lose any chance of a miracle on this Tuesday in December. Copenhagen is taking a one-goal lead into stoppage time. However, Copenhagen is down a man.

Harry Kane almost celebrated his return to England with a pinpoint header on a corner. Unfortunately for striker, the ball flew right by the outside of the post.

Facundo Pellistri replaces Antony while Alejandro Garnacho makes way for Hanibal Mejbri. The two substitutes are 20 and 21 years old, respectively.

It is not on their shoulders to deliver two goals to keep European hopes alive.

It may be a dagger in the European hopes for Manchester United. All of the possession is costing Manchester United. A clever pass from Harry Kane springs in Kingsley Coman who is one-on-0ne against Andre Onana. The Frenchman buries the ball to give the visitors the lead.

Manchester United's defense has done enough to keep its hopes alive. However, Bayern Munich is holding the ball away from United in its own half, frustrating the Red Devils.

Joshua Kimmich has an opportunity to open the scoring with a decent chance at the edge of the Manchester United box. His one-time shot is nowhere near the target though, and Andre Onana sets up for a goal kick.

Copenhagen has taken the lead in the other game! As results stand, Manchester United is out of the UEFA Champions League and European competition altogether.

United needs an equalizer from Galatasaray and a win at Old Trafford.

The Manchester United captain does well to dispossess Joshua Kimmich just outside the Bayern Munich box. With the turnover, Fernandes fires a quick shot that goes narrowly wide of the Bayern net.

Antony accidentally stomps on Alphonso Davies while the two duel on the near side of the pitch. The referee brandishes a yellow card, but nothing more.

After the pair of halftime substitutions, the game is back underway at Old Trafford.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also coming on at halftime. Luke Shaw may be nursing an injury, so Wan-Bissaka enters the fold at the half.

Konrad Liamer is going to replace Noussair Mazraoui at right-back for Bayern Munich.

After a seven-goal reverse fixture, there are no goals after 45 minutes in Old Trafford. Manchester United needs to win, but the goals may be coming from Bayern Munich, as the visitors have had great chances.

On the other hand, Manchester United does also need a draw between Copenhagen and Galatasaray. As it stands, that game is also scoreless.

For Bayern Munich, Kingsley Coman gets beyond Luke Shaw, but Scott McTominay intercepts his pass to spring Alejandro Garnacho. The Argentine dribbles from one end to the other before Dayot Upamecano makes a tackle to end United's foray forward.

Maguire's injury forces the Englishman to exit the contest before the first half ends. Evans steps on alongside Raphael Varane in the United back line.

November's Premier League Player of the Month, Harry Maguire, is clenching at his groin before kicking the ball out of play. Immediately, medical personnel from Manchester United came out on the field to tend to the center-back.

Erik ten Hag is warming up Jonny Evans as a potential replacement for Maguire.

A terrific ball from Kingsley Coman meets the left boot of Leroy Sane. The German fluffs the chance, and his volley does not lead to a threatening opportunity. In truth, it should be Bayern Munich on top right now. It remains scoreless.

The build-up started from the back, the key player in the move was Leroy Sane. A marauding run and one-two with Jamal Musiala leads to a grade-A scoring chance. Sane lays off to Musiala, but his shot does not reach goal. A United defender desperately sticks a leg in the way on the shot attempt to block the ball away for a corner.

Still scoreless in both games.

The possession stats are heavily favoring Bayern Munich on the road. Even if there was no penalty given for the Maguire incident, it is the visitors to look more likely to break the deadlock at Old Trafford.

Jamal Musiala is brought down in the box by Harry Maguire. Initially, the referee does not blow the whistle. Still, Harry Maguire looks worried and fans are whistling for the referee to make a decision.

A VAR review is ongoing.

Bayern Munich puts out a slew of chances before Andre Onana handles a simple save that takes off some of the pressure. Bayern Munich, unsurprisingly, is starting to look comfortable in this game.

Harry Kane has an attempt from just outside of the box. The Englishman takes it first time with a shot across his body. He does not catch the ball clean, though, and Andre Onana comfortably claims it and holds the ball at his far post.

Even though Manchester United winger Antony has not scored this season, he has had two good moments early on. In the sixth minute, he fired a shot over the crossbar, United's first attempt of the game. Then, he takes on two Bayern players before narrowly losing out on the goal line.

Alejandro Garnacho and several other United players have been active in a press against the Bayern Munich defense. The Red Devils manage to win a corner, but it does not lead to anything dangerous.

A huge game for different reasons is underway at Old Trafford. Immediately, Bayern Munich is on the front foot as Harry Kane's cross goes across the face of goal with no player waiting on the back side.

Bayern is bringing the energy to Old Trafford. The away stands are packed to the brim while United supporters are still siling into the venue. Manchester United will need to rely on its supporters to contend in this game, but Bayern Munich is ready to make a statement.

At the same time Manchester United plays Bayern Munich, Copenhagen hosts Galatasaray. That game is effectively a playoff game to reach the knockout stage. If either of those clubs wins, it advances to the knockout stage. The loser of the game can still reach the Europa League playoffs if United does not defeat Bayern Munich.

This game means so much more for Manchester United than advancing in European play. There is mounting pressure on Erik ten Hag to turn the club's form around. Also, he must get the best out of players that have largely been vacant for his side.

Bayern has been a dominant force against Manchester United. Ten Hag will hope the occasion will give his team a shot.

Manchester United needs a result today. It will be looking to its best starting XI to make that happen.

Even though it has already qualified, Bayern Munich names a strong starting XI. Harry Kane is leading the line as he makes his return to England.

This is the final matchday of the Champions League group stage. Bayern Munich is through as the winner in Group A. However, Manchester United, Galatasaray and Copenhagen are vying for the second spot in the round of 16.