UEFA has officially announced that Marcus Rashford, who was sent off in Manchester United’s Champions League loss to FC Copenhagen earlier this month, will serve a one-match suspension against Galatasaray the following week.

The England international, who has only managed one goal this season, was sent off during a VAR intervention in the first half of United’s 4-3 loss to the Danish team at Parken Stadium. He attempted to defend the ball from Elias Jelert in a 50/50, but instead of going over the top, he stamped on the ankle of the defender.

At the time of the event, both supporters and analysts criticized the judgment, emphasizing that Rashford was unaware of the challenge. He was obviously trying to keep the ball away from his opponent.

When he left early, United was ahead 2-0, but by the time the halftime siren went, they were trailing 2-2. Subsequently, Bruno Fernandes doubled the advantage for the Reds from the penalty spot, but Copenhagen responded with two goals in the dying minutes to secure all three points.

Erik ten Hag, the manager of United, and his players are under a lot of pressure following their defeat in Denmark in front of their trip to Galatasaray on Wednesday. With two group matches remaining, they are now at the bottom of Group A. A loss in Turkey will send them out of the competition.

UEFA has confirmed that Rashford will miss the match due to suspension, thus United will have to make due without him. Although the incident was characterized as “rough play,” some people feared that his ban would have been increased.

This implies that on December 12, when United plays Bayern Munich at Old Trafford in their last group match, he will be available for selection. This season, Rashford has started all four of United’s Champions League games and has tallied two assists.