Ruben Amorim breaks Man Utd’s 33-year duck in just 48 SECONDS against Bodo/Glimt before things go horribly wrong

3 weeks ago 4

IT took Ruben Amorim’s side just 48 SECONDS to break Manchester United’s 33-year duck in his home debut.

It was the first time since 1991 that the Red Devils have scored in the opening minute of a major European game.

 Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Manchester United and FK Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford on November 28, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)The Ruben Amorim Old Trafford era got off to a perfect start
 Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Manchester United and FK Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford on November 28, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)Alejandro Garnacho broke a 33-year record after he scored inside 48 seconds
Manchester United's Argentinian midfielder #17 Alejandro Garnacho (R) celebrates with Manchester United's English midfielder #07 Mason Mount (L) and Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder #21 Antony (2R) after scoring their first goal during the UEFA Europa League, League Phase football match between Manchester United and Bodoe/Glimt at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 28, 2024. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)United face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League
epa11746263 Alejandro Garnacho (2L) of Manchester United celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Europa League match between Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt in Manchester, Great Britain, 28 November 2024. EPA/ADAM VAUGHANAmorim picked a much changed side for his mid-week tie

The last time United put one in during the first 90 seconds of a European clash was during Sir Alex Ferguson’s fifth season.

It was Brian McClair – now 60 – who opened the scoring against Montpellier in a Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup tie.

Jonny Evans was just three years old. Casemiro wasn’t even born.

But it was now Alejandro Garnacho, 20, who got United off to their dream start – albeit from a Bodo/Glimt goalkeeping howler.

Garnacho was the one to put the ball in the back of the net – but the goal was all about the hard work of Rasmus Hojlund.

He dispossessed the Bodo/Glimt stopper, who took far too long on the ball in his own box before trying to wrestle Hojlund down.

It was another fast-start under Amorim, just as we saw at Ipswich.

But that quickly unravelled 19 minutes later when the visitors – from Norway‘s top division – pegged one back through an absolute screamer.

It was blow for Amorim, who you could see becoming frustrated that his side couldn’t capitalise on their dominance.

FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS

And Bodo/Glimt incredibly turned the game on its head just four minutes later as the Norwegian outfit went 2-1 up.

Forest winger Zinckernagel outpaced Tyrell Malacia, who looked every bit a player who hasn’t taken to the pitch for 550 days.

Malacia, who was later hauled off at half-time, had a headstart but you wouldn’t have known it as Zinckernagel fired in a low effort that squirmed in under the legs of Andre Onana.

Goalscorer Garnacho continued to work as part of the front three – a a shift from his wing-back position during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Portman Road.

Hojlund levelled the scores on the brink of half-time with a superb right-footed volley.

Ferguson was in attendance at Old Trafford for Amorim’s first home game as Erik ten Hag’s replacement.

https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1862216615435157808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1862216615435157808%7Ctwgr%5Ef23eceb51c4f1b535cb846d9ca42a638be4dc3e2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2Fsport%2F32004091%2Fsir-alex-ferguson-arrives-old-trafford-ruben-amorim-debut%2F

The cinema quickly panned to the Scot, 82, after Garnacho’s opener.

Meanwhile, Amorim slashed two names off his United team-sheet for their Europa League clash.

He only named 10 players on the bench – two fewer than United’s last European game against PAOK.

Teams are permitted 12 substitutes – with Bodo/Glimt opting to fill their bench.

 Andrew Yates / Sportimage This is an Alamy Live News image and may not be part of your current Alamy deal . If you are unsure, please contact our sales team to check.Ruben Amorim played his signature 3-4-3
Read Entire Article