In the 2022 – 2023 Europa League Round of 16, the Reds fought back 4-1 and retained all three points against the Verdiblancos. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Marcus Rashford (5′ 1T), Antony (6′ 2T), Bruno Fernandes (12′ 2T) and Wout Weghorst (36′ 2T). While the away goal was scored by Ayoze Pérez (31′ 1T).

Ayoze Pérez was applauded with his brilliant finish after 31 minutes of the first half. Juanmi served a cross and the striker kicked the ball into the net.

Antoine gave a great performance. The Manchester United midfielder scored 1 goal and was encouraged to strike 5 times.

Marcus Rashford is another player who had a great game. The Manchester United striker shone by scoring 1 goal and giving 3 kicks.

Betis defender Youssouf Sabaly knocked down a pipe and infiltrated the ball between the legs of Manchester United defender Luke Shaw after 21 minutes in the first half.

The flow of the match was fought and with a lot of friction during the 90 minutes. There were 2 warned: Wout Weghorst and Bruno Fernandes.

Man United manager Erik ten Hag presented a tactical 4-5-1 setup with David De Gea in goal; Diogo Dalot, Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw on the defensive line; Casemiro, Fred, Antony, Wout Weghorst and Bruno Fernandes in the middle; and Marcus Rashford in attack.

Meanwhile, Manuel Pellegrini’s side came out with a 4-5-1 tactical arrangement with Claudio Bravo under three sticks; Youssouf Sabaly, Germán Pezzella, Luiz Felipe and Abner Vinicius in defence; William Carvalho, Guido Rodríguez, Luiz Henrique, Joaquín and Juanmi in midfield; and Ayoze Pérez in front.

Daniel Siebert was in charge of overseeing the order of play during the game.

The Reds all but signed their bye to the quarter-finals by securing a massive win in the opener against the Verdiblancos. The return is scheduled for Thursday, March 16.

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