Alejandro Garnacho has been branded a “clown” following his second penalty spot scuff in as many outings for Manchester United against FC Copenhagen.

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Forward in European action for Red DevilsSuffered disappointing defeat in DenmarkAngered home support and playersWHAT HAPPENED?

The Argentina international saw his antics work during a first meeting with Danish opposition at Old Trafford – with Andre Onana saving a late spot-kick from Jordan Larsson that preserved the Red Devils’ narrow 1-0 lead.

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Garnacho was at it again on Wednesday, with the 19-year-old winger trying a similar tactic before Diogo Goncalves converted from 12 yards. United would go on to lose a dramatic tie 4-3, with Marcus Rashford picking up a controversial red card.

WHAT THEY SAID

Denis Vavro was one of the heroes for Copenhagen on a memorable European evening, and he told afterwards of Garnacho’s actions: “I saw that he tried to do something about the penalty kick, but Kevin Diks stood in front and blocked. It is the second time. And then on our track? To me he is a clown. He has the mentality of a child when he tries something like this again. In an away game. One thing is at home in the 97th minute, but here in the first half. I don’t understand him trying to do that.”

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Garnacho had incensed the home support when making shushing gestures towards the crowd after Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty of his own to put United 3-2 up on the night, but it was the hosts who had the last laugh as the Red Devils were left with their hopes of continental progress in 2023-24 hanging by a thread.