Harry Maguire salvaged a crucial point for Manchester United in a thrilling 3-3 Europa League draw against FC Porto, but the result did little to ease the growing pressure on Erik ten Hag after another chaotic display.
United got off to a flying start, with Marcus Rashford finding the net in the seventh minute after being set up by Christian Eriksen.
Rasmus Hojlund doubled their advantage in the 20th minute, capitalizing on defensive lapses from Porto.
Despite the ideal start, things unraveled quickly for Ten Hag’s side. Porto pulled one back in the 27th minute, with Pepe, not the veteran defender, scoring to cut United’s lead.
Before halftime, the hosts were level, thanks to Samu Omorodion, who met a Joao Mario cross to make it 2-2.
Rashford, who had been a constant threat, was surprisingly substituted at the break, likely due to injury. Porto then took the lead five minutes into the second half, with Omorodion grabbing his second goal.
United’s night worsened when Bruno Fernandes received a straight red card for a high challenge, marking his second consecutive dismissal following his sending-off against Tottenham.
With United down to ten men, Ten Hag made a bold double substitution, bringing on Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire.
In the dying moments, Maguire rose to head home an equalizer, securing a dramatic point.
However, the draw leaves Ten Hag facing increasing scrutiny, with questions hanging over his future as United prepare for a tough Premier League test against Aston Villa.
