Bees sting Red Devils 3-1 as champions League chase falters.
By Olopade Sakiru
In a match that will live long in Brentford folklore, the home side shocked Manchester United 3–1 at Gtech Community Stadium, thanks to early brilliance from Igor Thiago and a dramatic seal in injury time by Mathias Jensen.
From the outset, Brentford looked sharp and confident. In the 8th minute, Igor Thiago latched on to a long pass over the top, caught United’s defence napping, and rifled a powerful shot into the top corner to make it 1–0. The stadium erupted.
Manchester United responded almost immediately. In the 26th minute, Benjamin Šeško pulled one back. Following a scramble in the box, the ball broke to Sesko, who powered it home to cut the deficit to 2–1. The visitors sensed momentum returning.
The second half saw United press hard, dominating possession and testing Brentford’s defense. But the Bees defended with dogged discipline, absorbing waves of pressure and holding firm in dangerous moments. United’s best chance came from a penalty awarded late in the game when Nathan Collins was judged to have fouled Bryan Mbeumo.
Yet, in a cruel twist for United, Bruno Fernandes’ spot-kick was saved by Brentford’s keeper, diving low to his right.
That missed opportunity proved pivotal — Brentford preserved their slender lead.
As United pushed forward in search of an equalizer, space opened at the back. Deep into stoppage time (90+5′), substitute Mathias Jensen broke free and unleashed a stunning finish from outside the box to make it 3–1. The stadium erupted in euphoria.
Brentford’s fans flooded the stands in celebration, chanting long after the final whistle, while United supporters left stunned and frustrated.
The result marks one of the most memorable home performances in the Bees’ history — and raises serious questions for United’s top-four push.
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