We simulated Galatasaray vs Manchester United to predict vital Champions League clash

Manchester United travel to Turkey to take on Galatasaray on Wednesday, and defeat will put an end to their Champions League journey.

After a dubious Marcus Rashford red card, United struggled as they fell to a 4-3 defeat against Copenhagen in their last Champions League outing, a result that left Erik ten Hag's men bottom of Group A. With just three points from four games, qualification is still possible, but a loss to Galatasaray would end any chance of progression to the knockout stages.

A draw would keep United's hopes alive but take qualification hopes out of their hands in the final game of the group, with three points seeming a must for Ten Hag. United enter the clash in high spirits after a 3-0 win against Everton on the weekend, with Alejandro Garnacho scoring arguably one of the best Premier League goals of all time.

So, could United take a big step towards the knockout round? Let's take a look at our match simulation.

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To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 24 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict the hosts could set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Muslera; Boey, Sanchez, Dardakci, Angelino; Ayhan, Torreira; Ziyech, Akturkoglou, Zaha; Icardi.

We then predict United could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Mainoo, Fernandes, McTominay; Pellistri, Hojlund, Garnacho.

With the pressure on, United started positively in Turkey, with the visitors enjoying their best spells on the ball down either wing. Garnacho rattled the