After the Spanish giants blew a 3–1 aggregate lead, French star Karim Benzema scored the winning goal in extra time to eliminate the defending European champion.
Erik ten Hag, the favorite to take charge, has excelled under an established system and a shrewd transfer market strategy at Ajax—something entirely lacking at Old Trafford.
After a highlight-filled duel at the Etihad, the defending Premier League champions still have the advantage with seven games left—however slight it may be.