BREAKING NEWS: VERY SAD Bruno Fernandes news has been announced this evening as Manchester United Manager Erik Ten Hag has stripped him off the Captain Batch and the new Captain has been named.

In Thursday’s thrilling 3-3 draw between Manchester United and Porto, Bruno Fernandes found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, as he was sent off for the second consecutive match. With Manchester United desperately trying to equalize after squandering a two-goal lead, Fernandes’ red card in the final minutes was a significant setback for Erik ten Hag’s side.

The Portuguese midfielder’s dismissal came after a second yellow card for a high boot, raising questions about his discipline, especially since he had also been sent off days earlier against Tottenham. Although his red card against Tottenham was overturned, his two send-offs in just four days have placed unnecessary pressure on both him and the team.

Despite his dismissal, Fernandes will still be eligible to play in United’s upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa, as UEFA’s suspension rules only apply to European competitions. However, he will miss the crucial Europa League match against Fenerbahce later this month.

The controversy around Fernandes’ red card stemmed from two challenges—both considered worthy of yellow cards, but not necessarily a sending-off. His removal left United in a vulnerable position, forcing the team to fight hard in the closing minutes of the match. As United look ahead to important fixtures, this incident will weigh heavily on both Fernandes and the club.

The match itself was a rollercoaster for Manchester United. Early on, United looked dominant with goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund putting them 2-0 ahead. However, Porto quickly responded, with goals from Pepe Aquino and Samu Omorodion bringing them level.

The tension escalated as both sides searched for a winner, but Fernandes’ red card in the 81st minute appeared to be the turning point. Despite being down to 10 men and trailing 3-2, United managed to salvage a point with Harry Maguire scoring a late equalizer in stoppage time.

Erik ten Hag acknowledged his team’s resilience but stressed the need for defensive improvements. He praised United’s ability to fight back after going behind but noted that defensive frailties have been a persistent issue this season.

As the team prepares for upcoming Premier League and Europa League fixtures, United will need to tighten up defensively to have any hope of success. For Fernandes, the back-to-back red cards will likely lead to reflection as his leadership and discipline come under scrutiny.