Match Report – Man United Player Ratings Against Viktoria Plzen

Manchester United ended a 20-month drought without an away win in European competition, defeating Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in the Europa League.

Rasmus Hojlund’s brace proved decisive, overturning the hosts’ early advantage.The Red Devils overcame a sloppy start, marked by Andre Onana’s error that gifted Viktoria Plzen the lead.

However, Manchester United demonstrated resilience and determination to turn the game around.

Here’s a breakdown of the Manchester United players’ performances in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.

Manchester United Player Ratings vs Viktoria PlzenManchester United’s starting lineup against Viktoria Plzen featured a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana (2/10)

Andre Onana’s performance was marred by errors, including struggling to handle crosses and a costly misplaced pass that led to Viktoria Plzen’s goal.

Centre Back: Noussair Mazraoui (8/10)

Noussair Mazraoui delivered a solid defensive display, showcasing his focus and making a vital tackle in the second half to thwart a threatening Viktoria Plzen attack.

Centre Back: Matthijs de Ligt (7/10)

Matthijs de Ligt exuded confidence on the ball and provided a solid defensive presence, absolving himself of any blame for Onana’s earlier mistake.

Centre Back: Lisandro Martinez (5/10)

Lisandro Martinez had a mixed performance, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from the back but also displaying careless tendencies in possession.

Left Wing Back: Tyrell Malacia (3/10)

Tyrell Malacia’s return from injury was marred by struggles in physical confrontations, and his prolonged absence was evident in his rusty performance.

Right Wing Back: Diogo Dalot (5/10)

Diogo Dalot had a subdued first half but stepped up his attacking game in the second half.

Defensive Midfielder: Casemiro (4/10)

Casemiro asserted his physical presence but lacked sharpness and precision in his passing.

Attacking Midfielder: Bruno Fernandes (7/10)

Bruno Fernandes was instrumental in Manchester United’s attacking moves, capped off by his clever free-kick routine that led to the winning goal.

Right Winger: Amad Diallo (6/10)

Amad Diallo showcased his energy and liveliness throughout the match, playing a crucial role in the equalizer, although he lacked precision at times.

Centre Forward: Joshua Zirkzee (4/10)

Joshua Zirkzee demonstrated strength in a few first-half moves but struggled with possession, losing the ball too frequently.

Left Winger: Marcus Rashford (2/10)

Marcus Rashford had a disappointing outing, failing to make a significant impact, and was wisely substituted after a rash challenge to avoid further issues.

Manchester United Substitutes vs Viktoria Plzen

Rasmus Hojlund (8/10) – Replaced Rashford (56′)

Rasmus Hojlund transformed the game with his match-winning performance. Despite a slow start, he scored a straightforward equalizer and a brilliant winner.

Antony Santos (6/10)

Antony contributed to the equalizer but failed to make a significant impact otherwise.

Mason Mount (6/10) – Replaced Zirkzee (61′)

Mason Mount injected energy and movement into the game in the second half. Although he played well, he missed two scoring opportunities.

Alejandro Garnacho (NA/10) – Replaced Dalot (81′)

Alejandro Garnacho’s late introduction was marked by inconsistent decision-making.

Manuel Ugarte (NA/10) – Replaced Casemiro (81′)

Manuel Ugarte came on late to help Manchester United secure the win and see out the match.