Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for all the latest updates from Old Trafford as Manchester United host Copenhagen in the Champions League.

Goal stands!

Maguire’s just on, courtesy of a Copenhagen player’s shoulder. His header down is too powerful and Grabara can do nothing about that.

1-0 to Man United.

71 mins: Man United 1-0 Copenhagen: Goal: Harry Maguire 72′

Harry Maguire gets his first goal of the season!

Garnacho blasts the ball across the box, which deflects off a defender and goes out for a corner.

Copenhagen deal with the first ball, but the second comes across, and Maguire is able to head it home.

It’s being checked for offside…

70 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

20 minutes to go in this, and Man United have sparked into life, and they could easily score, but Copenhagen are also being creative themselves. Impossible to call as we enter the final stages at Old Trafford.

67 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

From the Copenhagen corner, Man United break away, and Garnacho runs clear of the last defender. But, just as he’s in an excellent position to make a shot, he connects with the ball softly and it trickles into the goalkeeper’s hands. A glorious opportunity for Man United squandered.

66 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Varane steps across to stop Copenhagen’s Jelert from scoring, and Copenhagen have a corner.

65 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Copenhagen win a free kick 30 yards out, after Harry Maguire tugged down an opponent.

It goes through the ball, and almost bounces favourably for the Danish side, but Man United clear their lines.

Double change for United

That’s Antony’s last action of the game – he’s withdrawn, as is Reguilon, who has been out for a while with a combination of factors.

Lindelof steps into Reguilon’s shoes, whilst Garnacho is on as well.

62 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Antony whips a shot from the edge of the box, but it sails over the bar.

61 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Man United earn a corner and take it quick and short, but they can’t formulate it into something that challenges the Copenhagen goalkeeper or defence.

60 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Goncalves tries a shot for himself – having come closest so far in this match – but Onana is more than equal to it.

Half an hour left to find a winner at Old Trafford.

57 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Marcus Rashford bursts forward – but his touch it too heavy, and it rolls out for a goal kick. He’s a threat, but he’s low on confidence, and that touch kind of sums up where he’s at right now.

55 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – Rashford caught by goalkeeper – but offside!

Rashford runs forward – and is clipped by the goalkeeper just outside the box! This is interesting…

But it’s flagged for offside. The VAR angle suggests it’s tight – but the check is over, and we proceed as normal.

The goalkeeper is very lucky there. That could have cost them badly.

54 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – Eriksen forces a great low save

Hojlund lays the ball back to Christian Eriken, and the substitute made a great low drilled shot, which forces Copenhagen’s masked goalkeeper Grabara to get low himself to save it.

Man United pressing for that opener now.

52 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – Hojlund goes down in the box – no penalty

The Dane tries to fight his way past the defence, but goes down. The referee does nothing, but there’s calls for a penalty. It’s checked, and not deemed to be an offence, he was just trying to get the ball and stumbled.

50 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – Lerager forces Onana into a great save

Claesson passes the ball to Lerager on the edge of the box, and he cracks a fierce shot at goal, which forces Andre Onana to reach and tip it wide.

From the resulting corner, Copenhagen are trying to get into a good position, but it eventually amounts to nothing when a volley is hammered far over the bar.

49 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

At the other end, Goncalves makes a smart ball into the box, but Onana is able to get in front of Elyounoussi and prevent any danger from Copenhagen for the time being.

48 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Reguilon takes a shot from about 25 yards up, but it’s deflected and loops up for a comfortable catch for Grabara.

Still, at least Man United are trying to take some more shots.

47 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Hojlund gets beyond the Copenhagen defence, but his ball across the box is fruitless as there’s no one in there.

Second half underway: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Amrabat off, Eriksen on

Eriksen is coming on for the second half, replacing Amrabat in the interval.

Eriksen warming up for Man United

The introduction of Eriksen could change the course of this game. He’s been used wisely from the bench before this season.

Man United post the Sir Bobby Charlton tribute

Man United’s X account has posted the video of tonight’s tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton.

Diogo Goncalves

Diogo Goncalves was the man who hit the post early in that first half, and if he’d just been on target, it feels like it would have been a very different game so far.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Diogo Goncalves of FC København during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and F.C. Copenhagen at Old Trafford on October 24, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

HALF-TIME: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

The TNT TV coverage clock said 44:45, but the referee’s blown for the half. To be fair, possibly not a bad move, because there was nothing happening in that first half.

What will the managers make of that pretty tired first half?

44 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Man United look to break, and Marcus Rashford was in acres of space, but the ball to him was just too short. An excellent opportunity for the Red Devils goes begging.

44 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Goncalves takes a crack from just outside the box, and McTominay deflects it wide for a Copenhagen corner.

The ball is whipped in, but evades everyone.

42 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

The visitors get forward, and a ball is crossed deep to Achouri, but there’s just not enough room for him to get it under control and it goes out for a goal kick.

41 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Final few minutes before half-time at Old Trafford.

Lots for both Erik ten Hag and his Copenhagen counterpart Jacob Neestrup to talk about at the interval.

38 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Achouri takes a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but it’s just wide of Onana’s post.

34 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Copenhagen send the ball forward, but Onana gathers. Fans are asking for urgency from the goalkeeper as Man United look to move forward.

The hosts do send it down the other end, but Scott McTominay’s header in the middle of the box is high.

33 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Now it’s Copenhagen trying to play the ball forward, but there’s not much energy from the visitors, and Man United aren’t trying to close them down either.

30 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Half an hour down, and Diogo Goncalves hitting the post has been the most notable moment so far.

28 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

The game is getting bogged down in midfield, Man United not really sure how to get forward into promising positions, and Copenhagen happy to let the hosts have the ball.

23 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Midway through the first half, and Man United put together some flowing play, Antony running into the box, but it deflects off Scott McTominay and goes away for a goal kick.

18 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Dalot makes a great ball across the box, and Hojlund goes for it, but Copenhagen are able to frustrate it and get the ball away.

In the next attack, Man United come forward again, and the Danish defence are forced into heading out for a corner.

16 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

A great ball is played through to Hojlund, but he blasted his shot high above the bar.

It’s clear he’s desperate to get on the scoresheet tonight though, especially with all his Man United goals coming in the Champions League.

13 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

It’s been a cagey start, neither side wanting to make the first mistake. Who will break through first?

10 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

The opening ten minutes pass at Old Trafford, and it’s still scoreless. Copenhagen closest to breaking the deadlock so far.

That pre-game tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

Manchester United's head coach Erik ten Hag, second left, with Alexander Stepney English former player, second right, and Manchester United academy player Dan Gore lays flowers in memory of Sir Bobby Charlton prior the Champions League group A soccer match between Manchester United and Copenhagen at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

5 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – visitors hit the post!

The Dansh visitors break forward, and Goncalves makes a blistering shot, which hits the post and bounces back into play. Copenhagen couldn’t do anything with the follow-up, but they came close!

4 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Rasmus Hojlund attempts to put Grabara under pressure in the Copenhagen goal, but the masked keeper is just about able to get the ball away.

2 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

The Danish champions win an early corner, but it amounts to nothing.

KICK-OFF: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen

Following a stirring tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton, we’re underway at Old Trafford.

A moving tribute impeccably observed by all

It precedes a moment of silence, which is also a tribute to a footballing icon.

A lone piper leads out Erik ten Hag with a floral wreath

A moment’s applause for Sir Bobby Charlton

A Man United legend

The Champions League music plays

Both sides enter the field at Old Trafford

Signs dotted around honouring Sir Bobby Charlton as the English and Danish sides come out onto the pitch.

The players gather in the tunnel

An emotionally charged night at Old Trafford

A possible promising omen?

Man United have never lost four European Cup / Champions League games in a row. With three defeats on the bounce, it would be historical if they made it four tonight.

Ten minutes to go until the action gets underway at Old Trafford.

Galatasaray 1-3 Bayern Munich FT

Coman, Kane and Musiala have got the goals for Bayern Munich’s win.

Bayern top the group with nine points.

Galatasaray have four points from three games.

Copenhagen have one point, a draw against the Turkish club.

Man United sit bottom with no points.

The only way Man United can climb Group A is by beating the Danes tonight.

The visitors pay their respects to Sir Bobby

Sir Bobby Charlton, World Cup winner, international icon, and Copenhagen are paying their respects, alongside the rest of the football community.

The players are warming up at Old Trafford

epa10936680 Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes (L) and teammates warm up before the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Manchester United and FC Copenhagen in Manchester, Britain, 24 October 2023. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Ian Herbert: Man City fans should respect Sir Bobby

The focus is naturally on the Champions League tonight – but it’s inevitable that there will always be one eye on the Manchester derby this Sunday.

Mail Sport’s Ian Herbert calls on Man City fans to respect what Sir Bobby Charlton did to put Manchester on the map, despite the rivalry of the two clubs.

Bayern have moved 3-1 up in the other group game

About three minutes to go in Turkey, plus stoppages, but it looks like Bayern will make it three wins from three in Group A.

Galatasaray have four points, and Copenhagen have one. The pressure is on Man United now.

Can Erik ten Hag do the job on the pitch?

It feels like there’s a new off the field situation for Man United to navigate every few days, but can Erik ten Hag focus on the job required on the pitch and get their Champions League campaign going?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, acknowledges the fans prior to the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and F.C. Copenhagen at Old Trafford on October 24, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

A special occasion for Man United’s Dane

Rasmus Hojlund used to play for Copenhagen, before moving across Europe to further his career, and now they’re coming to Old Trafford.

Background on Copenhagen

Copenhagen began their group stage with a 2-2 draw in Turkey on Matchday 1, but lost 2-1 at home to Bayern Munich three weeks ago.

Since the Bayern game, they have drawn 1-1 at AGF, and then won 2-1 at home to Vejle BK in the league on Saturday.

Man United vs Copenhagen in the past

This is the fourth meeting between the two teams.

They shared one win each in the 2006-7 Champions League group stage, which was Copenhagen’s first ever win in the competition.

Man United got the better of the Danes in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final in August 2020.

They’ll be desperate to get a third win on the board tonight, and get their first points of the group stage this year.

An hour to go

There’ll be club tributes to Sir Bobby Charlton in the run up to kick-off.

Copenhagen team news

Copenhagen have also confirmed their starting 11 for the match tonight, led by captain Viktor Claesson.

Rasmus Hojlund’s younger brother Oscar is named among the substitutes for the Danish Superliga champions.

How to follow the rest of the Champions League action tonight

It’s not just Man United in action tonight – Spencer Morgan is on blog duties for Arsenal’s trip to Sevilla, as well as the other games going on tonight across the Champions League.

In Man United’s group, Galatasaray and Bayern are currently drawing 1-1, but I’ll keep you updated if that score changes. They’ve just started the second half in Turkey.

Man United team news – two changes for Erik ten Hag’s side

Following Saturday night’s 2-1 win at Sheffield United, Erik ten Hag has made two changes to his starting 11.

Raphael Varane and Sergio Reguilon come into the side for today’s game against Copenhagen.

Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof both miss out, but they are available options to the manager from the bench.

Adam Shergold on Man United’s priorities

Mail Sport’s Adam Shergold laid down some of Man United’s priorities coming into this clash with Copenhagen.

After high-scoring defeats to Bayern Munich and Galatasaray, it’s time for Erik ten Hag’s side to get some points – and confidence – on the European stage.

Patrick Collins on an English hero

Hello and welcome to Man United vs Copenhagen

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s live blog covering Man United’s Champions League game against Copenhagen at Old Trafford.

Kick off is at 8pm local time, or in just under an hour and a half. We’ll have all the team news and action.

It is the club’s first home game since the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, and we’re expecting a great reaction to pay tribute to one of Man United’s all-time greats.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Manchester United v FC Copenhagen - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - October 24, 2023 A tribute on a balloon is seen outside the stadium before the match following the passing of former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton REUTERS/Molly Darlington
Key Updates

  • 71 mins: Man United 1-0 Copenhagen: Goal: Harry Maguire 72′
  • 67 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen
  • Double change for United
  • 55 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – Rashford caught by goalkeeper – but offside!
  • 54 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – Eriksen forces a great low save
  • 50 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – Lerager forces Onana into a great save
  • Second half underway: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen
  • Amrabat off, Eriksen on
  • Man United post the Sir Bobby Charlton tribute
  • Diogo Goncalves
  • HALF-TIME: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen
  • That pre-game tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
  • 5 mins: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen – visitors hit the post!
  • KICK-OFF: Man United 0-0 Copenhagen
  • A moving tribute impeccably observed by all
  • A lone piper leads out Erik ten Hag with a floral wreath
  • A moment’s applause for Sir Bobby Charlton
  • Galatasaray 1-3 Bayern Munich FT
  • Copenhagen team news
  • How to follow the rest of the Champions League action tonight
  • Man United team news – two changes for Erik ten Hag’s side

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