Can Manchester United Qualify For 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Round 16?

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All eyes will be at the 52,600-capacity Rams Park Stadium in Turkey as Manchester United trade tackles with Turkish giants Galatasaray on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in a make-or-mar Champions League tie.

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A lot is at stake for both sides going into the game. Against expectations, Manchester United are rocked bottom of Champions League Group A with only three points from four matches.

The Red Devils have two round of matches to do the magical and seal qualification to the next round of the competition.

Interestingly, despite managing just a win in their last four matches, the group is still open for any of the three teams to join group leaders Bayern Munich to the next round of the competition.

United are only separated by a point from FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray on third and second place, respectively.

A win at Rams Park will see United
leapfrog Galatasaray into the second place provided FC Copenhagen fail to beat Bayern Munich in Germany.

On the other hand, a defeat could be the last blow to United's chances as it will literally rule them out of the next round of the competition.

Can Manchester United defeat Galatasaray?

Galatasaray broke record the last time they clashed with Manchester United. The Turkish champions became the first club from Turkey to win a game in England soil.

Playing the return leg in front of their home fans will be an added advantage with Marcus Rashford set to miss the game due to suspension.

Nevertheless, it is still a dicey affair between the two sides. United's only win in the group is against FC Copenhagen, and they left it late at Old Trafford to secure all three points thanks to Andre Onana's late heroics - saving a late spotkick to secure the victory in the the final minutes.

With a dismal Champions League campaign so far, it will be a tough game for United against the Turkish giants but the Red Devils cannot be written off still.

Erik ten Hag is gradually returning the English giants to winning ways and will hope to continue with their recent gains when they take on the Turkish side on Wednesday.

What is your prediction for the game? Comment below