Viktoria Plzen 1-0 Manchester United live: UEFA Europa League updates as Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils trail to Matej Vydra's goal in the Czech Republic

Revised on December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM GMT.

HOJLUND HAS BEEN THE STAR PLAYER FOR UNITED IN EUROPE

Will he be able to save them once more in this situation?

The Danish player has scored eight important goals in European competitions for Manchester United. If he manages to score one more, he would join Marcus Rashford and Wayne Rooney as the only players to achieve nine goals for the Red Devils at 21 years old or younger, according to UEFA statistics.

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VIDEO: ONANA'S MISTAKE GIVES PLZEN THE FIRST GOAL

GOAL! - VIKTORIA PLZEN takes the lead 1-0 against MAN UNITED: (VYDRA)

It's a nightmare for Andre Onana as he hands the ball directly to Pavel Sulc, who then sets it up perfectly for Vydra to strike into an open goal.

After an extended period of pressure from the home team, Lukás Kalvach's shot from 25 yards is deflected by Vasulin, allowing United to safely clear the ball.

WILL MANCHESTER UNITED RESPOND AFTER A DIFFICULT FIRST HALF?

Plzen is kicking things off again.

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Conclusion of the First Half

Matej Vydra takes a weak shot from outside the box, which is easily stopped by Onana, bringing the first half of the match to a close.

SAVAGE: SECURING A TOP-EIGHT SPOT IN THE UEL IS VITAL FOR OUR PRACTICE TIME

It's definitely going to require some time. That's why it's so crucial for them to secure a spot in the top eight of this tournament.

Rashford received a booking for an impulsive shove. It was completely uncalled for.

Souare takes a lovely first-time shot from the left side of the box, but it just goes wide of the goal.

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Can United raise their game and secure a lead before halftime?

Plzen has certainly made a strong impression in the early stages, but there’s a sense that The Red Devils have more to give.

VIDEO: FERNANDES MAKES A SKILLFUL ATTEMPT, RESULTING IN A CLEVER SAVE BY THE PLZEN KEEPER

Fernandes drives ahead from the center and fires off a powerful, low shot that Martin Jedlicka expertly manages to deflect to safety.