The successful German coach Ralf Rangnick suffered a severe defeat. Manchester United lost to a second division team in the English FA Cup.
Ralf Rangnick suffered a surprise penalty shoot-out defeat with Manchester United. The Manchester United coach lost with his team on Friday in the 4th round of the FA Cup against second division FC Middlesbrough 7:8 on penalties after the score was 1:1 (1:0) after 120 minutes.
Former Dortmund player Jadon Sancho (25′) scored the lead for the Premier League club after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty (20′). Second division side Middlesbrough equalized through Matt Crooks (64th), saved themselves in extra time and on penalties. After 15 goals from eleven yards, United professional Anthony Elanga awarded.
Rangnick has been United coach since the end of November and his team is fourth in the league table, 19 points behind leaders Manchester City.