Manchester United signs an exciting victory in Leeds United field

Manchester United returned to winning ways by beating Leeds 4-2 away this Sunday, on matchday 26 of the Premier League, which allows them to remain solid in fourth position, the last one that gives access to the Champions League.

In this way, the Red Devils reduce differences with the leader Manchester City, although they are still very far, by placing themselves 17 points away, after the Citizens fell on Saturday at their stadium against Tottenham (2-3) in the discount minutes.

But at least the win encourages German coach Ralf Rangnick’s charges ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.

On a rain-soaked pitch, both teams made numerous mistakes and even tactical inaccuracies.

With Raphael Varane on the bench after missing out against Brighton due to illness, Mancun’s defense was solid. Although his center back Harry Maguirre was the one who opened the scoring after a header (34).

Then, another move by Swedish defender Victor Lindelöf led to the Portuguese Bruno Fernandes scoring the second goal (45+5).

But, Leeds leveled the match in two minutes thanks to goals from the Spanish Rodri (53) and the Brazilian Raphina (54).

In another incursion by Jadon Sancho, Manchester United’s goal came through Fred (70), who had entered three minutes earlier. Later, Anthony Elanga, who also came off the bench, ratified the visitors’ victory with the last goal of the match (2-4).

Manchester United had not scored four away goals since February 18, 2021, in a Europa League match against Real Sociedad.

The defensive problems of Leeds, the second worst behind in the English championship, helped the rival team.

The team led by Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa remains in fifteenth position, with a five-point advantage over the relegation places.

The day ended this Sunday with the victory of Wolverhampton (8th) against Leicester. (D)