Manchester United get knocked out of Champions League 2023-24: Stats
Manchester United finished bottom of Group A in the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 season to exit the competition in a tame fashion. United hosted Bayern Munich on matchday 6 and needed to beat the German champions, besides needing a draw in the FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray encounter to progress. However, a 1-0 defeat to Bayern ended United's dismal campaign. Here are the stats.
Bayern remain unbeaten, United finish bottom
Bayern finished Group A unbeaten with 16 points from six games (W5 D1). They did the double over United, having won 4-3 on matchday one at home. FC Copenhagen finished second after their 1-0 win over Galatasaray. The former collected eight points (W2 D2 L2). Galatasaray will head to the UEFA Europa League, finishing on five points. United finished last (W1 D1 L4).
Unwanted records for Manchester United
Manchester United went on to concede 15 goals in the Champions League 2023-24 season. As per Opta, this is the most number of goals conceded by a Premier League side in a single group stage in the competition. United have now lost 12 out of 24 matches in all competitions this season (W11 D1). The Red Devils have also let in 39 goals.
One clean sheet for United in Champions League 2023-24
United managed to keep a solitary clean sheet in the Champions League 2023-24 season. For the first time, Erik ten Hag's men failed to score on a matchday in the UCL 2023-24 campaign.
Sorry numbers for the Red Devils
United have won just two out of their last 13 Champions League matches against Bayern. This is the fourth instance of a Premier League side finishing bottom of the Champions League group stage. Notably, United have registered this feat twice (also in 2005-06). United have won just one of their last five UCL home games.
Manchester United vs Bayern Munich: Match stats
United managed just five attempts with one shot on target. Bayern had three shots on target from 10 attempts. The Bavarians also had more possession (60%) and an 87% pass accuracy.
Coman and Kane combined to hand Bayern the win
Bayern were the better side throughout the contest and kept United at bay. Defensively, the visitors kept United's attack toothless as the hosts were bereft of ideas. Harry Maguire was forced off with a groin injury for United. In the second half, United started with a bit more urgency but it was Kingsley Coman who scored from a Harry Kane assist.
Massive UCL records for the Bavarians
Bayern are now unbeaten in their last 40 games in the Champions League group stage (W36 D4). They have extended the longest-ever run. Bayern have also won their last nine away games in the group stage - extending this record as well.
