Manchester United secured a convincing victory over Marseille in their Champions League group stage match on Saturday evening. The hosts dominated the game from start to finish, with Greenwood leading the way with five goals.
In the opening minutes, United's attacking line found themselves in control. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford set up opportunities for Greenwood, who wasted no time converting them into goals. The Brazilian striker opened the scoring with a well-taken effort that sailed past Marseille goalkeeper Benoit Bideau in the 27th minute.
The second goal came in the 41st minute when Rashford found himself unmarked in front of goal after a clever counterattack. He expertly controlled the ball and rifled it into the back of the net, widening his lead to two.
Marseille continued to press hard, but United's defense held firm. They were able to maintain their control until the break, which was crucial given the strength of Marseille's attack.
After the interval, United increased their dominance further. In the 69th minute,Ligue 1 Express Greenwood scored his third goal, this time from close range. It was a powerful shot that hit the back of the net and gave United a comfortable 4-0 lead.
The final period saw both teams attempting to make changes to their lineup, but United remained composed and maintained their advantage. With Marseille unable to find any real threat, they eventually conceded the fourth goal in the 85th minute.
United's performance was impressive across all aspects, with a strong defensive display and effective goal-scoring from Greenwood. The win moves Manchester United up to the top of Group F, where they will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich next week.
Overall, this was another solid performance from United, who demonstrated why they remain one of the most formidable teams in European football. The win gives them a strong foundation for the rest of the season and sets the stage for potentially a memorable campaign in the Champions League.