On the biggest night in their history FC Midtjylland defeated a lacklustre Manchester United 2-1 in their Europa League round of 32 first leg.
The away side took the lead in Denmark, after Memphis Depay bundled the ball home following a well weighted cross from Jesse Lingard on 37 minutes.
However, the Red Devils were pegged back just a minute before the half-time interval when Michael Carrick carelessly gave the ball away in midfield.
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Pione Sisto pounced on the loose ball, broke with pace towards the box and unleashed an emphatic finish pass stand-in goalkeeper Sergio Romeo.
The Danish champions continually threatened in the second half and they got their just rewards on 77 minutes when Paul Onuachu worked some space for himself on the edge of the box and thundered in a low drive past an out-stretched Romero.
It was a night to saviour for Midtjylland and yet another of despair for United, who are experiencing a torrid campaign.
Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
2-1 f-t. Pathetic from #mufc. Outplayed by a team who hadn’t played for 2 months. Lack of leadership, tackling and heart. Lifeless under LVG
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) February 18, 2016
Everything Louis Van Gaal isn’t. #MUFC https://t.co/X931VAL1gj
— Manchester United (@ManUtds_News) February 18, 2016
#mufc fans in Midtjylland chanting: ‘Freezing cold on a Thursday night, and we’re playing f*****g s***e, what a feeling, what a night’.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) February 18, 2016
Midtjylland’s playing budget for 2014/15 – wages and transfers – was £7m. #mufc‘s wage bill £203m so total spend over £300m.
— Carrick Role (@CarrickRole) February 18, 2016
We know Anthony… We know. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/KdvU556hHk
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) February 18, 2016
If he’s not sacked tomorrow he has to hand in his notice. We keep falling to new lows. Totally unacceptable
So angry #Mufc
— Manchester United (@MUFC_today) February 18, 2016
The body language on the #MUFC bench is appalling. Almost like they expected this type of performance.
— Manchester United (@theunitedend) February 18, 2016
No leader on the pitch.
No leader off it. #MUFC— Busby Bulletin (@BusbyBulletin) February 18, 2016
Club needs to move on from LVG, Mourinho waiting in the wings, board need to make that decision before this season becomes even worse. #mufc
— Manchester Utd Stats (@UtdNumbers) February 18, 2016
sometimes you’ve got to admit you cant get to grips with a job and resign. Van Gaal needs to do that now. #MIDMUN
— Jon Williams (@MrJonWilliams) February 18, 2016
#MIDMUN Shocking, simply shocking – when you think it cannot get worse…..
— Ralph Dijk (@Ralph_Dijk) February 18, 2016
No desire,No attitude, no body is putting a shift no body is playing even for a manager.this is a crisis #MIDMUN @ManUtd
— Ahmad Mussa (@thepresidar) February 18, 2016
Why don’t we just give the players this season off.. at least they’ll get a nice vacation! #MIDMUN #JustGiveUp
— Yash Vadalia (@VadaNoPav) February 18, 2016
Remember that @WayneRooney earns in a month more than what the Danes do in a year. #MIDMUN
— Omar Abu Omar (@OmarDXB) February 18, 2016
If #MUFC get rid of LVG tonight and appointed Jośe tomorrow ……… I’d still back United to win this competition. #MIDMUN
— Richard Moore (@rich10689) February 18, 2016
No if and no buts. Well played #Midtjylland u showed more courage and eager to win. #MIDMUN
— JD (@jayu_192) February 18, 2016
United losing to the minnows, time to crack open that booze Louis#MIDMUN #ManchesterUnited #EuropaLeague pic.twitter.com/6tQ3NJ0ZeA
— EOW (@_EOW_) February 18, 2016
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