The pre-match Galatasaray tifo revealed their mascot, a snarling lion. In European football's lion pit, Manchester United could not tame it.
For the first time all season, United drew. Yet a win was essential and their destiny in the Champions League is now out of their hands.
By the time United touch down back in Manchester, their ejection from the Champions League could be confirmed. That dawned on Scott McTominay, on his haunches at full-time.
Some players expressed their appreciation to the intrepid supporters in the second tier, but this was as demoralising as a defeat.
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