Manchester United put on a brave display against Bayern Munich as they battled to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at Old Trafford.
Nemanja Vidic gave United the lead 13 minutes into the second half, but David Moyes’ side were only in front for eight minutes as Bastian Schweinsteiger scored an important away goal for Bayern.
United had the ball in the net after two minutes, but Danny Welbeck was penalised for a high foot after some neat play.
United were under pressure as Bayern dominated possession, with Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben linking up well and looking dangerous in the wide positions.
While United were forced to defend on the edge of their penalty area, goalkeeper David de Gea was first tested after 33 minutes when he produced a fine one-handed save to keep out Robben’s effort.
However, United were presented with the best chance of the first half, but Welbeck who was clean through on goal failed to finish after squandering his attempt to chip Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
In the second half, Bayern were sloppy with their passing as United pressed their opponents all over the pitch.
Then in the 58th minute, Vidic gave United the lead after heading in Wayne Rooney’s corner.
The Serb was on hand to head into the far post as Bayern failed to have a player occupying that side of the goal.
United’s lead lasted for just eight minutes, as Schweinsteiger fired Bayern level after brilliantly finishing from Mario Mandzukic’s header into his path.
Valencia was fortunate not to be sent off following a challenge on David Alaba.
Already on a yellow card, the referee deemed the tackle to be a coming-together between the players.
Bayern were not so fortunate moments later, as Schweinsteiger was given a second yellow card and dismissed for a soft foul on Rooney.
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