The timeline of the encounters between Manchester United FC and Glasgow Rangers FC is as follows:
July 20, 2024: Manchester United defeated Glasgow Rangers 2-0 in a club friendly match, with goals from Amad Diallo and Hirj.
January 24, 2025: In the seventh round of the UEFA Europa League group stage, Manchester United narrowly defeated Rangers 2-1 at home, with Bruno Fernandes scoring the winning goal.
Specific match details
July 20, 2024 friendly match: Manchester United scored in the first half through Amad Diallo, and in the second half, Hirj hit the net with a powerful shot, eventually winning 2-0.
In the UEFA Europa League match on January 24, 2025, Manchester United fell behind at one point, but eventually won 2-1 after Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal.
Starting lineups for both teams
Manchester United: De Gea, Deli, Young, Lindelof, Dalot, Telles, Ericksen, Amad Diallo, Gana, Bruno Fernandes, Zlatan.
Glasgow Rangers: Bartland, Jevt, Ridvan Yilmaz, Propper, Tavernier, Raskin, Ballon, Leon Balogun, Bailly, Cerny, Ighalo.
Manchester United’s recent performance and tactical analysis
Recent form
Manchester United’s performance in the Premier League has been lackluster, and they currently rank 13th in the standings. They suffered a morale-sapping 1-3 defeat to Brighton in their last league game, and have lost four of their last five home games.
In the UEFA Europa League, Manchester United’s performance has been relatively good. They have won three and drawn three of their six games, and are currently ranked seventh with 12 points. They have won all three of their recent Europa League games, demonstrating their strong offensive capabilities.
Lineup issues
Defender Maguire is doubtful due to illness.
Right-back Dalot is suspended after receiving a red card.
Luke Shaw and Phil Jones are still recovering from injuries, which affects the strength of the team’s defense and midfield.
Tactical style
Manchester United focuses on ball possession and attack, and pays attention to tearing apart the opponent’s defense through precise passing and running.
Due to the incomplete lineup, the attack may rely more on the individual abilities of forwards such as Rashford and Martial, as well as the organization and connection of Bruno Fernandes.
The defense may strengthen the overall compactness, focusing on the gap filling and cooperative defense between players.
Glasgow Rangers’ recent performance and tactical analysis
Recent form
In the Scottish Premier League, Rangers are 13 points behind Celtic, but they have been in good form recently, winning three consecutive games in all competitions, scoring 11 goals and conceding only one.
In the UEFA Europa League, they have won three, drawn two and lost one in six games, with 11 points and eighth place in the standings. Their away form is particularly stable, with two wins and two draws in four games and no losses.
Lineup issues
The team has a number of players out through injury, including Dieron Sterling (foot injury), John Sutar, Oscar Cortez (unspecified), Neresio Kasamvekio (knee), and former Manchester United player Tom Lawrence (concussion).
Mohamed Diomande is suspended after receiving three yellow cards.
Tactical style
Rangers’ tactics are more direct and efficient, good at using physical confrontation and quick counterattacks to create threats.
Facing Manchester United, they may adopt a defensive counterattack strategy, solidify their defense and use the speed and individual abilities of their forwards to find counterattack opportunities.
Comprehensive analysis and prediction
Judging from their previous encounters, Manchester United have an advantage over Rangers in European competitions and have the advantage of playing at home. In addition, Manchester United’s offensive firepower in the Europa League is very strong. However, the team is currently underperforming in the Premier League, with a poor home record, and there are also injury and suspension issues in the squad.
Rangers have been in excellent form recently, especially away from home, and their offensive firepower is not inferior to that of Manchester United. Although their squad is also affected by injuries and suspensions, the team’s overall form and tactical execution should not be underestimated.
This match is expected to be very close. Although Manchester United have certain advantages, Rangers are also capable of causing problems for them, and the outcome of the match is uncertain.
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