In a dramatic night of Champions League football in Group B, English giants Manchester United have failed to secure a passage through to the knockout stages.
The Red Devils lost 3-2 away to Wolfsburg and would rue missing golden opportunities in the second half.
United’s defending left a lot to be desired, and in truth, after collecting just eight points from a group in which they were clear favourites they got what they deserved for a poor campaign.
Simply put, two wins from six group games is embarrassing for a club of United’s calibre.
Manager Louis van Gaal has been heavily criticised for the lacklustre playing style his side have portrayed, despite picking up results domestically.
Make no mistake, the Dutch tactician will come under intense scrutiny for this failure and the calls for his sacking from the supporter base will only grow louder.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to United crashing out of the Champions League:
Carrick for Bastian & Powell on for Mata. Hell Europa league. That’s all folks #MUFC
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) December 8, 2015
Most exciting #mufc group stage game since Basel at home in 2011. Second-half substitutions from Van Gaal made little sense. — Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) December 8, 2015
United had the easiest group of all the English teams, we had it in our own hands. No excuses. Absolutely shocking! #MUFC
— Everything Man Utd (@everything_utd) December 8, 2015
#MUFC in Champ Lg since 2011 final 11/12: Group stage 12/13: R16 13/14: QF (Moyes!) 14/15: Didn’t qualify 15/16: Group stage Not good enough — Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) December 8, 2015
#MUFC sliding into the Europa League like… pic.twitter.com/YFCaF7Qghu
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 8, 2015
I’m done lads, you were right. It’s the sum total that’s tipped me over now not just tonight, he’s pulled my pants down Hold me ? #MUFC — Captain Marvel (@_AnthonyWilson) December 8, 2015
Not much to say about #MUFC, criticism is quite obvious. No clear gameplan or tactical improvement, lots of money spent and little return…
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) December 8, 2015
75 minutes – going through. 78 minutes – going out 82 minutes – going through 84 minutes – going out #MUFC https://t.co/pXlZ0jBvsf — Unibet (@unibet) December 8, 2015
Poor old #MUFC. Finally remember how to score only to simultaneously forget how to defend.
— Arsene’s Eyes (@Arsenes_Eyes) December 8, 2015
To be fair though if you can’t beat PSV home or away you don’t deserve to go through at least we’ve created chances tonight though #MUFC — Andrew whyment (@andywhyment81) December 8, 2015
At least #MUFC can still win the league this year… https://t.co/5Aig20MWM8
— FootballFanCast.com (@FootballFanCast) December 8, 2015
@BusbyBulletin tonights performance and this whole season has made a mockery of the phrase ‘playing football the busby way’ #mufc — Broadcast Aaron (@mediaAaron) December 8, 2015
Manchester United’s back four… #mufc pic.twitter.com/HKkLDshz6X
— Bah Humbug! (@AndyGilder) December 8, 2015
I’ll tell my grandchildren about the day Bastian Schweinsteiger got subbed off for Nick Powell. #mufc — Saif Rehan (@SRehannn) December 8, 2015
What philosophy we talking about? One attacking game and we concede thrice. LVG is just a fat fucking fraud. #LVGOUT #mufc
— Prosenjit Choudhuri (@ProsenjitChoudh) December 8, 2015
He's banged on about balance, he's spent £250m+…. an I've seen more balance in a one legged giraffe. #MUFC
— Niall (@Niall_84) December 8, 2015
Fact of the matter is, this has been coming for some time. #MUFC have been let off the hook many times this season. Wolfsburg a quality side
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) December 8, 2015
Spends 260 million pounds on players and makes the team worse?! I’m actually kinda impressed. ? #VanGaalThat #VanGaalOut #WOBMUFC #MUFC
— Richard Benn (@RichardBenn92) December 8, 2015
Having the likes of Nick Powell in the squad and letting Chicharito and Januzaj leave. #UnitedLogic #MUFC ?⚽️
— JOSHUA CRISP (@IAmJoshua_) December 8, 2015
Hopefully Gary Neville hasn’t unpacked his suitcase yet. #MUFC
— John Ludden (@Johnludds) December 8, 2015
All this is Fergie’s fault. He should have never retired. #MUFC
— Mihir Vasani (@Mihir_Vasani) December 8, 2015
Paul Scholes: “Manchester United look like an average team and with an average team you’ll get average performances.” #MUFC
— Manchester United (@MUFCScoop) December 8, 2015
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