JAKARTA - Manchester United (MU) qualified for the Europa League quarter-finals after winning 5-1 on aggregate over Real Betis in the round of 16. This is thanks to a 1-0 victory in the second leg which took place at the Benito Villamarin Stadium on Friday, March 16 in the morning WIB.
Marcus Rashford became the hero of Manchester United's victory with his only goal in this match. Rashford scored in the 56th minute with his hard kick from outside the penalty box that headed into the bottom right corner of Rui Silva's goal.
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, then praised the strength of his squad in this match. Moreover, he also gave the opportunity to a number of players who previously sat on the bench more.
Facundo Pellistri,atur Malacia and Harry Maguire played from the start. Meanwhile Marcel Sabitzer, Anthony Elanga, Victor Lindelof, and Jadon Sancho were included in the second half.
"I think all the players did very well. Those who came, performed well. We don't only have 11 players, we have a squad," he told BT Sport.
Apart from winning, Ten Hag also admitted that he was happy not to lose a single player for the quarter-finals. He even called this the most enjoyable aspect of victory
"There is no red card, no injuries. We have a big squad," said the Dutchman.
With this victory, MU is now the team that won more games in Europe's five major leagues. The Red Devils have won 32 matches in all competitions.
Manchester United are now ready for the quarter-final draw to be held today, March 17. However, their first focus will shift to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday against Fulham.
Line-up:
Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva; Youssouf Sabaly, German Pezzella, Edgar Gonzalez, total Vinicius (26' Juan Miranda); Guido Rodriguez (66' Andres Guardado), William Carvalho; Aitor Ruibal (59' Borja Iglesias), Joaquin (59' Sergio Canales), Juanmi; Ayoze Perez (59' Willian Jose)
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): David de Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka (75' Diogo Dalot), Harry Maguire, Leandro Martinez (75' Victor Lindelof), Badminton Malacia; Casemiro, Fred (60' Marcel Sabitzer); Facundo Pelistri, Bruno Fernandes (68' Anthony Elanga), Marcus Rashford (60' Jadon Sancho); Wout Weghorst
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