The Champions League qualification aspirations of Manchester United were severely damaged when Galatasaray fought back to earn a 3-3 draw, in part due to an opening goal that ought not to have stood. 

On two separate occasions, the visitors took the lead with two goals each; initially, Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes scored, and Hakim Ziyech responded prior to halftime. 

In the 55th minute, Scott McTominay scored before Ziyech and Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu could each convert their thunderbolts. 

However, a little-known rule suggests that the hosts’ opening strike should not have been awarded, as reported by beIN Sports. 

The Turkish side was trailing by two players when the former Chelsea winger stepped forward to attempt the free-kick. 

As a result of Galatasaray’s alleged proximity to the wall (61 centimeters), the goal ought to have been ruled off. 

All attacking players must be at least one meter away if the defending team has three or more players in the wall, according to the source. 

An error by United goalkeeper Andre Onana provided the opportunity for the Moroccan to score his second goal of the second half. 

Erik ten Hag’s squad is at the bottom of Group A with one encounter remaining after the draw. They must prevail at Old Trafford against Bayern Munich and pray that the outcome of the other match goes in their favour; this is an enormous challenge.