Mainoo steals the show as Manchester United end Europa League group stage with win over FCSB
Youngster Kobbie Mainoo was the star of the show as Manchester United recorded a comfortable 2-0 win over FCSB in their last group stage match in the Europa League.
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The Red Devils needed two second half goals to overcome the hosts, but got the job done regardless as they cruise into the next round of the Europa League.
Mainoo masterclass seals Manchester United win
After a tense first half that saw them miss chances to take the lead, Manchester United finally opened the scoring on the hour mark thanks to Diogo Dalot, who found himself in the right place at the right time following a throw-in for the Red Devils.
A goal and an assist for Kobbie 👨🍳#MUFC || #UEL pic.twitter.com/dU68KRNEm8
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 30, 2025
Manchester United's second came soon after as Mainoo received a cut back from Alejandro Garnacho and drilled home from the edge of the penalty area to give the Red Devils a commanding lead.
The two Manchester United youngsters combined to seal Manchester United's 2-0 win over FCSB despite being on the chopping block transfer-wise after they were declared expendable by the club due to PSR worries.
⏹️ Job done in Bucharest — well played, lads! 🫡#MUFC || #UEL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 30, 2025
The win over FCSB puts Manchester United in third position, ensuring safe passage to the Europa League round of 16 as an automatic qualifier, without having to go through an extra round of knockout fixtures.
FCSB were not as fortunate and by virtue of finishing in 11th, will have to go through a second round before potentially reaching the round of 16.