Can United Rescue Their European Campaign with a Bayern Munich Upset?

Manchester United's Champions League campaign is on the brink of collapse after a disappointing draw with Copenhagen. The Red Devils now need to win their final group game against Bayern Munich and hope that there is no winner in the other match between Copenhagen and Galatasaray.

It's a tough ask, but United have a history of pulling off the unexpected. In 1999, they famously beat Bayern Munich in the final of the Champions League. The Red Devils came from a goal down to score two last-gasp goals by Sheringham (90'+1) and Solskjær (90+3). Since then, United have played 8 games against Bayern Munich (W1, D3, L4). Again, in 2019, they came from 1-0 down to beat Paris Saint-Germain in the same competition 3-1 in a round of 16 match.

So, is it possible that United can do it again?

United's Chances

There are a few reasons why United should believe they can beat Bayern Munich.

First, United may take advantage of the home supporters to cheer then up for a win. They have won just one match in the competition so far and they did it at home against Copenhagen.

Second, Bayern Munich have already secured top spot in the group, so they may not be at their strongest. Manager Julian Nagelsmann may rest some of his key players, giving United a chance to exploit.

Third, United have a good attacking record in the Champions League. They have scored 12 goals in their five group matches so far.

Of course, there are also some reasons why United should be worried.

First, Bayern Munich are a very good team. They are the current champions of the Bundesliga and have a lot of experience in the Champions League and have not lost any match this season.

Second, United's defense has been poor this season. They have conceded over 30 goals in their in all competitions and have conceived 14 times in the in the Champions League this season.

Third, United have a poor record against Bayern Munich. They have lost four times in the last eight matches against the German club winning only once.

Listed below are the possible outcomes for United's final match:

• United win and Copenhagen lose: United will qualify for the knockout stages.
• United win and Copenhagen draw: United will qualify for knockout stages.
• United win and Copenhagen win: United will finish third in the group and drop into the Europa League.
• United draw and Copenhagen lose: United will finish third in the group and drop into the Europa League.
• United draw and Copenhagen draw: United will finish fourth in the group and be eliminated from the Champions League.
• United lose and Copenhagen win or draw: United will still finish fourth in the group and be eliminated from the Champions League.

As you can see, United's chances of progressing to the knockout stages are very slim. They will need to pull off a miracle to qualify. However, they have a history of doing that in the Champions League, so they should not be counted out just yet.

Conclusion

So, can United rescue their European campaign with a Bayern Munich upset? It's possible, but it will be tough. United will need to be at their best to beat Bayern Munich.

Here are some of the key factors that will determine the outcome of the match:

• Which Bayern Munich team turns up?
• Can United's defense keep Bayern Munich out?
• Can United's attack create enough chances to score?

If United can answer all of these questions in the affirmative, then they have a chance of winning. But if they don't, then their European campaign will be over.

Only time will tell if United can pull off the miracle. But one thing is for sure: it will be an exciting match to watch.