In Istanbul, Jose Mourinho was dismissed as his Fenerbahce team overcame a deficit to force his former team, Manchester United, to a third straight Europa League draw.
Christian Eriksen’s fourth goal of the season gave United the lead at halftime.
However, four minutes after the restart, Youssef En-Nesyri slipped past United defenders to head home Allan Saint-Maximin’s cross from close range, giving the home team the equalizer.
Mourinho spearheaded the home team’s penalty demands after Bright Osayi-Samuel was taken down by a challenge from United midfielder Manuel Ugarte, and just before the hour, French referee Clement Turpin sent him out due to the increased noise levels and enthusiasm at fever pitch.
VAR supported Turpin’s opinion that the incident was not illegal, despite the Fenerbahce bench’s vehement objections. Turpin then went to the technical area and ordered Mourinho to leave. After a while, the Portuguese moved to the steps near the dugouts at the front of the stand, where he could still communicate with his coaching staff.
United had opportunities to win, but Rasmus Hojlund, a replacement, chose to go alone instead of pass to Alejandro Garnacho, who was in a better position, and his shot went harmlessly through to Dominik Livakovic, the home goalie. Then, as he rushed into the area, Garnacho lost possession of the ball, and that opportunity also vanished.
As manager Erik ten Hag had hoped, the visitors were also unable to escape another injury problem when Brazilian wide-man Antony was taken off on a stretcher when he landed awkwardly after trying an unneeded flick by the touchline.
