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Man Utd player ratings vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Three stars fail to seize chance in defeat
Manchester United's 100 percent Champions League record in Group H came to an end with defeat at Istanbul Basaksehir.
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Manchester United endured an evening to forget on the banks of the Bosporus as they fell foul to an upset at the hands of Turkish champions Istanbul Basaksehir. The result undoes some of the hard work carried out in Europe in the past two weeks, after the impressive wins against Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig.
The hosts took the lead in bizarre fashion, as former West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea man Demba Ba ghosted through on goal and finished past Dean Henderson.
United's entire backline was pressing high up in the opposition half, leaving Ba with the freedom of Istanbul.
Edin Visca then smashed home a second as he raced onto a cross-field pass, making no mistake with a powerful drive.
United responded immediately as Anthony Martial headed home to pull one back before half-time but it wasn't enough as the hosts got over the line, thanks to a last-gasp goal-line clearance.
Here's how the United players rated on Wednesday evening at the Fatih Terim Stadium...
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Manchester United player ratings vs Istanbul Basaksehir - Champions League
Dean Henderson - 6
Was rightly furious at his defence for gifting Basaksehir a crazy opener. Wasn't really at fault for any of the goals.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 5
Put in some fine tackles as per usual but his crossing was underwhelming when it mattered.
Harry Maguire - 5
Questibale for the second goal, letting the ball run across the box for Edin Visca to slam home.
Axel Tuanzebe - 4
Lucky not to have been shown red after dragging down Ba in the first half. Came off at half-time for Scott McTominay.
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Luke Shaw - 5
Fine work to set up Anthony Martial at the end of the first half.
Nemanja Matic - 6
Some nice touches but didn't do enough.
Donny van de Beek - 4
Failed to stake his claim for a starting role. Lacked quality on the ball, something you wouldn't normally associate with the Dutchman.
Bruno Fernandes - 5
Quiet evening by his standards. Came close with a free-kick which was saved and had several other efforts blocked.
Juan Mata - 4
Looks way past his best. Lost the ball for the second goal. Simply not up to scratch.
Anthony Martial - 6
Took his goal well, heading in Shaw's cross. Otherwise reasonably quiet due to lack of service.
Marcus Rashford - 5
A strange night for the England international, who proved ineffective throughout. Tried too hard to make something happen.
Substitutes
Scott McTominay - 5
Came on at half-time and played out wide as well as at the base of midfield.
Edinson Cavani - 5
Did not see the ball as his difficult start to life at United continues.
Paul Pogba - 5
Gave United a new lease of life but it wasn't enough.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah - 6
Mopped up well and got United out of danger with a fine piece of defending.
Mason Greenwood - 5
Didn't really get long enough to impact the game but always looks dangerous with his speed.