Manchester United were eliminated from the Champions League after losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.

United never genuinely troubled the runaway Group A leaders, who took the lead after 70 minutes through Kingsley Coman.

Erik ten Hag’s squad finished bottom of the group, failing to qualify for the Europa League.

Here are the main points to remember.

Chaotic campaign

United’s departure from the Champions League was a foregone conclusion.

Despite the fact that this defeat sealed their destiny, Ten Hag’s team must consider their one win in four games against Galatasaray and FC Copenhagen as the main cause of their collapse.

The European champions of 2008 have failed to seize control of any of their matches.

Individual and structural flaws rendered them far too easy to score against in this campaign, while a lack of attacking zeal failed them down.

Toothless in attack

United never threatened to break down Bayern, even though they could not be accused of a lack of effort.

The skill of Antony and Alejandro Garnacho produced fleeting moments of excitement, but the absence of prepared patterns of play was noticeable.

Their ineffectiveness could also be attributed to Fernandes’ positioning lack midfield, where he was deployed in a deeper role.

While that tactic made sense, it severely limited their final-third play.

Maguire woe

Harry Maguire’s injury in the first half was a harsh blow for a man who has restored pride to his United career in recent weeks.

Since returning to the team in October, the centre-back has been widely regarded as the club’s greatest player, and he had made a solid start to this game.

But hobbling off with what appeared to be a groin injury ends that streak and leaves Ten Hag with a concern as he prepares to face Liverpool on Sunday.

Luke Shaw has also been injured, and the thought of Jonny Evans partnering Raphael Varane at the defense for the Anfield visit will not be appealing.

One that got away

Harry Kane’s first club encounter in England since joining Bayern Munich from Tottenham was significant.

Not only was it unusual to see the national team captain on our shores, but it also happened to be at the home of the English club he was rumored to be interested in joining.

To be fair to United’s present players, Kane was mostly kept quiet, only flashing flashes of the magic he has produced in Germany this season before laying on Coman’s winner with a delicate touch.

However, Rasmus Hojlund’s nondescript performance served as a reminder of what the 13-time Premier League champions could have had.=

Feeling the heat

This latest failure comes three days after United’s 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Bournemouth. Ten Hag has presided over United’s worst-ever Champions League group stage campaign.

And, while the Dutchman is likely to be granted a stay of execution until the reported 25% buyout by INEOS is finalized, Jim Ratcliffe will have taken note of how under-coached United appear.

The shaky midfield is a particular source of concern, with no solidity, control, or creativity on display.

It makes the club fearful of the journey to Anfield on Sunday, which will be a true day of judgment.