Twitter reacts as Man Utd crash to shock Champions League defeat
Manchester United were beaten by Young Boys in stoppage time in their opening Champions League game of the season, a bitter pill to swallow after Cristiano Ronaldo had given the visitors an early lead at the Wankdorf Stadium in Switzerland’s capital.
But the game hinged on Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s dismissal in the first half, with Young Boys making their man advantage count, getting back on level terms and ultimately sealing a comeback win when Jesse Lingard inadvertently gifted Jordan Siebatcheu a 95th minute winner.
It was particularly disappointing for United as it had all started so well...
It just had to be him, didn't it! ?
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2021
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
What took him so long? @Cristiano takes 13 minutes to score on his Champions League return for @ManUtd.
— Gary Lineker ? (@GaryLineker) September 14, 2021
Do you understand how ridiculously insane this pass is from Bruno Fernandes to find Cristiano Ronaldo? pic.twitter.com/D9NWOGfspY
— ManUnitedMedia (@ManUnitedMedia) September 14, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo has equaled Messi’s UCL open play goals last season with just 22 minutes played, i know my goat.
— ???? (@Valv3rdeGOAT) September 14, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo. The greatest there is. The greatest there was. The greatest there ever will be.
— Narek #EdenSZN (@Narek_RMA1) September 14, 2021
However, it swiftly went downhill from there - Wan Bissaka's red card followed by an equaliser and that awful late mistake from Lingard.
Inevitably, that led to some mocking Lingard - who has only just won his place back in United's squad...
That red card challenge by Wan-Bissaka. ? pic.twitter.com/nY0G17wadb
— 90min (@90min_Football) September 14, 2021
Wan-Bissaka been our worst player this season imo.
— ً (@UtdHenry) September 14, 2021
No. There was no need for Wan-Bissaka to lunge in like that pic.twitter.com/NABxJQepFz
— Has the Referee or VAR made a poor decision? (@PoorEPLreferees) September 14, 2021
We will still qualify from this group, the red card from Wan-Bissaka changed the game but the substitutions from Ole were awful. #mufc
— Simply Utd (@SimplyUtd) September 14, 2021
Jadon Sancho seeing his number on the substitution board after Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s red card pic.twitter.com/2uPQ4Zud5k
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) September 14, 2021
Turns out it was an awful idea and absolutely didn’t work ?
— Scott Saunders (@_scottsaunders) September 14, 2021
Moumi Ngamaleu completed more take-ons (7), made more tackles (5) and had more shots (4) than any other player on the pitch against Man Utd.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 14, 2021
And he scored the equaliser. pic.twitter.com/oIYfKFCwXh
Ronaldo when he sees Lingard in the Man Utd changing room.
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) September 14, 2021
pic.twitter.com/bqQN2iduU3
Sentiment wins you nothing in sport. Jesse Lingard isn’t good enough for United. Full stop. If you want to win things you can’t be letting emotions make decisions.
— Charlie Lillis (@CharlieLillis) September 14, 2021
Jesse #Lingard at Manchester United training center tomorrow #UCL pic.twitter.com/Flx5NESf8o
— YOMI (@unitedyomi) September 14, 2021
There was some support for Lingard, though - with messages of support helping to balance out the unnecessary negativity towards his error.
Head up bro, mistakes happen and plenty of time to turn things round! @JesseLingard
— maro (@xMrro) September 14, 2021
Don't beat yourself up @JesseLingard it happens to the best of us. ❤️ #JLingz
— miyagi (@wavycudder) September 14, 2021
We are still proud of you @JesseLingard ❤❤❤? https://t.co/fFikT4Atgt
— Japheth Orieny?? (@JaphethOrieny) September 14, 2021
The whole night was summed up in two emotions - ecstasy and agony...
Scenes. pic.twitter.com/kkzC1b28Yd
— 90min (@90min_Football) September 14, 2021
Pain ?#UCL pic.twitter.com/bdZUhodUV4
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2021
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