'If Carlsberg did football matches' - National media react after action-packed Manchester United defeat against FC Copenhagen

Manchester United have a mountain to climb in their pursuit for Champions League progression this season.

Marcus Rashford was sent-off for United in their latest Group A match with FC Copenhagen on Wednesday night and that proved to be telling as the Premier League giants slumped to a 4-3 defeat. Rasmus Hojlund (2) and Bruno Fernandes were on target for Erik ten Hag's side in what was a topsy-turvy 90 minutes.

United initially led by two goals and were 3-2 up when Fernandes slammed his penalty into the net. However, the Danish outfit hit back with two late strikes to snatch the points in dramatic circumstances.

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Here's our round-up from the national media;

Phil Dawkes from BBC Sport wrote: "United's faltering season suffered another significant blow as Rashford's red card contributed to a dramatic, qualification-damaging Champions League defeat by FC Copenhagen. In a wild yet wonderful contest in the Danish capital, United showed guile and grit for periods and twice looked to have claimed a crucial win before succumbing late on to a goal from 17-year-old substitute Roony Bardghji.

"They were cruising midway through the first half after Hojlund's double against his hometown team - close-range finishes from a striker knowing exactly where he needed to be and when - but the game turned in the 42nd minute when referee Donatas Rumsas was called to the pitch-side monitor to review a late tackle by Rashford.

"He responded by showing the forward a straight red card. United are down, but not yet out, although they do sit bottom of Group A and face a trip to Galatasaray - where they have