MU was eliminated from the Champions League, Ten Hag loudly defended himself

There is no miracle for MU in the rematch with Bayern Munich in the 6th match of the 2023-24 Champions League group stage.

In front of 73,073 spectators at Old Trafford, MU played and waited for the result of the match between Copenhagen and Galatasaray.

Without the right to decide, difficulties came to MU when Harry Maguire had to leave the field at the end of the first half due to injury.

MU's hopes were dashed when they received news of Copenhagen's opening goal. As a result, midway through the second half, goalkeeper Andre Onana conceded a goal from Kingsley Coman.

"It's clear we didn't lose in the Champions League match today", Erik ten Hag spoke out in a conversation with TNT Sports, after MU ended the match with a 0-1 defeat.

The Dutch coach said MU played well and did not deserve to end like that.

"We had some good performances in the group but it wasn't enough", Ten Hag reasoned.

"In this match, I think MU's performance was very good and we didn't deserve to lose. But sadly we had to accept defeat.".

Unable to turn the situation around, MU had to say goodbye to the Champions League. Not only that, the "Red Devils" also said goodbye to the stage.footballEurope when ranked bottom of group A.

"We organized our defense well and pressed our opponents. MU played against a strong team", Ten Hag tried to make excuses after missing out on a Europa League ticket.

Bayern Munich, even when not involved in the game, still have the individual class to create a moment. It's a pity that it happened".

Ten Hag is under pressure after two big-money seasons in Europe, with United facing a game at Liverpool this weekend without suspended captain Bruno Fernandes.