New footage reveals the true reason behind the dramatic moment at Old Trafford. Football fans witnessed an unforgettable scene during the tense clash against Ipswich Town.
During the match, Manchester United faced Ipswich Town in a hard-fought encounter at Old Trafford. Manager Ruben Amorim substituted 20-year-old winger Alejandro Garnacho after Patrick Dorgu received a red card for his reckless challenge on Omari Hutchinson. Amorim then replaced Garnacho with Noussair Mazraoui.
At the time of the change, the score read 2-1 in favor of United. Ipswich opened the scoring in the fourth minute after a mix-up involving Patrick Dorgu and goalkeeper Andre Onana. Amorim switched to a 5-3-1 formation to add defensive solidity, despite sacrificing attacking prowess.
Just two minutes after Garnacho left, Jaden Philogene-Bidace equalized for Ipswich. Soon after, Harry Maguire restored United’s lead with a powerful header from a Bruno Fernandes corner. The match ended in a thrilling 3-2 victory for the home side.
Garnacho clearly told the staff he was going down the tunnel to change his shirt.pic.twitter.com/1dciKH2Vxp
— Morgan (@utdscope) February 27, 2025
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The real drama unfolded off the pitch. After his substitution, Garnacho stormed down the tunnel toward United’s dressing room. Fans captured the moment on their phones. He told staff he would change his shirt—a detail missed by TV broadcasters.
The crowd reacted strongly to the incident. Supporters booed Amorim’s decision to remove Garnacho, who dazzled on the left flank in the first half. Amorim defended his choice, stating he needed to control the game with a tighter formation.
Garnacho’s recent history adds fuel to the fire. The Argentine winger faced criticism after he got axed from the squad against Manchester City. He even turned his back on Amorim during instructions before the Europa League clash with Viktoria Plzen. Under current circumstances, with Marcus Rashford on loan at Aston Villa and Amad Diallo out for the season, Garnacho stands as United’s only available winger. His actions have sparked controversy among fans.
After the final whistle, Amorim vowed to speak with Garnacho privately about his tunnel dash. Shortly after, Garnacho posted a cryptic photo on Instagram without a caption. The incident continues to fuel debate over team dynamics at Old Trafford.
