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No European glory for Manchester United

United, who could have qualified for the Europa League competition by finishing third in the Group, lost the opportunity to Galatasaray, who managed five points from one win, two draws, and three losses.
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MANCHESTER United won't be making another appearance in European competition this season as they failed to qualify for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

The Red Devils finished last in their Group stage of the Champions League, following a 1-0 defeat to German giants, Bayern Munich yesterday at Old Trafford, ending the Group stage with one win out of six.

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Meanwhile, Bayern Munich qualified top of the table with 16 points (five wins and one draw), Copenhagen, surprisingly made it to the Round of 16 with eight points after a 1-0 win against Galatasaray, taking their tally to two wins, two draws, and two losses.

United, who could have qualified for the Europa League competition by finishing third in the Group, lost the opportunity to Galatasaray, who managed five points from one win, two draws, and three losses.

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To make matters worse, the Premier League’s November Player of the Month, Harry Maguire, was forced off with an injury and replaced by Jonny Evans in the 40th minute as United's injury list increased.

Ten Hag will have his focus on the Premier League as they look to find their way into the top four and hopefully qualify for the Champions League next season.