UEFA Champions League Young Boys hold Eric Bailly-led Manchester United

Manchester United settled for a 1-1 draw with Swiss side Young Boys in a Group F clash of the Uefa Champions League.

United interim manager Ralf Rangnick’s second game in charge took place at Old Trafford where Ivorian defender Eric Bailly was in action alongside compatriot Ahmed Diallo.

Mason Greenwood put the hosts ahead in the ninth minute.

However, Young Boys levelled the scores through F Raider three minutes to half-time break.

The German, who replaced Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, spoke about the importance of winning ahead of the match.

United already sealed qualification to the group stages going into the match whereas Young Boys were still fighting to sneak through.

United finished the group’s assignment on 11 points from six games whereas Young Boys are bottom on five points hence missed out on qualification.

Atalanta were taking on Villarreal in another match for the group also on Wednesday evening.

Line-Ups:

United: Henderson, Eric Bailly, Nemanja Matic, Luke Shaw, Ahmed Diallo, Juan Mata, Van de Beek, Greenwood, Jese Lingard, Elanga, Wan-Bissaka

Young Boys: Faivre, Camara, Lustenberger,  Maceiras, Lefort, Martins, Rieder, Aebischer, Ngamaleu, Elia, Siebatcheu


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