Manchester United players are dejected after Bayern’s Kingsley Coman scored his side’s opening goal during the group
A Champions League soccer match between Manchester United and Bayern Munich at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Dec. 12, 2023
Jeers rang out around Old Trafford as Manchester United was eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday with a 1-0 loss at home to Bayern Munich.
Kingsley Coman scored in the 70th minute to end the three-time European Cup winners' slim chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
A 12th defeat of the season in all competitions meant United could not even secure the safety net of a place in the Europa League after finishing bottom of Group A. Copenhagen advanced to the round of 16 behind group winner Bayern after beating Galatasaray 1-0.
That result meant even a United win would not have seen it advance to the next stage. And an embarrassingly early exit is the latest setback in a troubled campaign for manager Erik ten Hag.
Injury to Harry Maguire added to his concerns ahead of Sunday's Premier League game at leader Liverpool.
Fans made their feelings known as the final whistle blew on another disappointing night for United, while Bayern fans taunted their rivals.
The odds had always been stacked against United after managing just one win in the group stage going into its final game.