Heartbreaking footage emerges of Andre Onana after United draw

Manchester United’s hopes of advancing in the Champions League suffered a setback in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Galatasaray, prompting visible emotions from goalkeeper Andre Onana in a video footage that surfaced post-match.

Erik ten Hag’s squad initially seemed poised for victory after a quick 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes within the opening 20 minutes. However, a tense turn came with Hakim Ziyech’s free-kick around the half-hour mark, catching Onana off guard and injecting uncertainty into the match.

Despite Scott McTominay extending United‘s lead shortly after halftime, Onana faced criticism for his handling of another Ziyech free-kick, allowing the ball to slip through his gloves and into the net, narrowing United’s advantage.

The momentum shift favored Galatasaray as Kerem Akturkoglu completed the comeback, leaving Manchester United reliant on a miraculous turn of events in their final group-stage match to secure qualification to the knockout stages.

Post-game footage captured Onana visibly distraught, expressing frustration by tossing his gloves to the ground and burying his face in his hands.

Manager Erik ten Hag refrained from placing blame on the goalkeeper, emphasizing a collective approach:

“We win and lose together. He [Onana] is okay. It is not about individuals… It’s always about the team.”

Ten Hag reiterated his confidence in the entire squad, acknowledging the impact of individual errors while stressing the importance of unity and mutual support within the team.

Despite the disappointment, ten Hag commended the overall performance of the goalkeeper group, highlighting their efforts and emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and mutual encouragement among the players.