By Harry Maguire’s stoppage-time header salvaged a dramatic 3-3 draw for Manchester United against Porto in the Europa League group stage on Thursday, while Tottenham Hotspur secured a 2-1 victory at Ferencvaros.
United, who led 2-0 after 20 minutes through goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, saw their advantage evaporate as Porto scored three unanswered goals. Pepe, Samu Omorodion, and a second-half strike from Omorodion put Porto ahead before Maguire’s late equalizer.
United captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the closing stages, adding to the drama at Estadio do Dragao.
In Budapest, Tottenham claimed their first-ever win against Hungarian opposition. Pape Sarr opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, and substitute Brennan Johnson sealed the victory late in the second half. Ferencvaros managed a consolation goal in stoppage time through Varga.
Elsewhere in Europa League action:
– Anderlecht won 2-1 at Real Sociedad in a match briefly halted due to crowd trouble.
– Lazio celebrated Taty Castellanos’ 26th birthday with a 4-1 home victory over Nice.
– Ajax Amsterdam drew 1-1 with Slavia Prague.
– Olympique Lyonnais thrashed Rangers 4-1 in Glasgow.
– IF Elfsborg surprised AS Roma with a 1-0 home win.
– Athletic Bilbao defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-0 at home.
The results reshape the group standings as teams jockey for position in the Europa League’s knockout stage qualification race.
