European Cup · Group C - Matchday 06
Rapid Vienna v Manchester United
0–2
Manchester United beat Rapid Vienna 2–0 at Ernst Happel Stadion on Wednesday 4th December 1996 in the European Cup. Ryan Giggs (24') and Eric Cantona (72') scored for United.
Timeline
Running score
- Kick Off
- 24' Ryan Giggs 0–1
- Half Time
- 72' Eric Cantona 0–2
- 77' Brian McClair for Keane
- 82' Karel Poborsky for Butt
- 89' Chris Casper for G.Neville
- Full Time 0–2
Match Facts
Starting XI
Managers
MUFC
Alex Ferguson
Manchester United
OPP
Ernst Dokupil
Rapid Vienna
United vs Rapid Vienna History
Meeting 4 of 4
4
Played
3
Won
1
Drawn
0
Lost
7
Goals For
0
Goals Against
All-time record, from the first meeting on Wednesday 26th February 1969.
| All-time | P | W | D | L | F | A | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Away | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 50.0 |
Match results, lineups and goalscorers compiled from mufcinfo.com; advanced match statistics (xG, shots, possession) via FBref and FotMob where available. Last updated 29 September 2026. How we compile this data →