FA Cup: United embarrass themselves against second division side Middlesbrough

Disgrace for Manchester United and manager Ralf Rangnick: The English record champions lost in the fourth round of the FA Cup to second division FC Middlesbrough 7-8 on penalties. After regular time and extra time, the score was 1-1 (1-0).

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo initially put a penalty kick next to the goal (20th). Five minutes later, ex-Dortmunder Jadon Sancho gave the initially superior hosts the lead. After the change, United slacked off and conceded the equalizer through Matt Crooks (64th).

Preparations for the encounter were overshadowed by the serious allegations of violence against United professional Mason Greenwood.

15 consecutive players scored in the shoot-out before United youngster Anthony Elanga shot over the bar. He was comforted by Ronaldo as he walked into the dressing room.

In the league, United meets Burnley away on Tuesday evening (9 p.m.).