After a cracking home match that ended in a 2-2 draw, the second instalment of this tie is slated for Thursday at 19:00 GMT as Sevilla welcome Manchester United to their tuff for this enticing match-up with a place in the semi-final still up for grabs.
Key Highlights
Man United’s Away-Day Task
Erik Ten Hag and his charges will rue their missed chance to take a dominant scoreline to Sevilla on Thursday.
The Red Devils had this match won up to the 84th minute; they were leading 2-0 at Old Trafford and seemingly home and dry. However, Manchester United somehow managed to let the win slip with two spectacular own goals by Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire. The game ended square, and Erik Ten Hag and his men have it all to do away in Spain on Thursday.
Domestically, Man United have bounced back from their lousy patch to win two matches on the bounce. These wins have seen Ten Hag’s side reclaim their top-four position. They now lead 4th placed Newcastle with 3 points, having played the same number of games,
Crucially, United have a six-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham, having played a match less than the North London side.
Man United are in a good overall run of form and will be confident of pulling off a win away at Sevilla.
Sevilla’s Chance to Win It at Home
Sevilla’s form is unpredictable at best and inconsistent at worst. For example, their last five matches in La Liga comprise two wins, a draw, and two defeats. This inconsistency has impacted their entire season.
A team that typically fights for a top-four position is currently 13th, just five points off the relegation zone. This is mainly down to the inability of Sevilla to go on a consistent run where they can collect the points they need to compete in the top half of the La Liga table.
After witnessing the come-back at Old Trafford, José Luis Mendilibar will know that his men are capable of producing moments of quality, character, and fight. This will be the requirement on Thursday when Man United come to town, with the motivation of a semi-final also weighing on the minds of the Sevilla players.
Injury Report
Sevilla
Sevilla have not reported any injuries or suspensions affecting Sevilla’s squad for Thursday’s Europa League clash against Man United.
Man Utd
Ten Hag will be without centre-back Lisandro Martinez, who suffered a bad-looking hand fracture injury in the first-leg clash with Sevilla at Old Trafford. Now ruled out for the rest of the season, the defender has been a mainstay under Ten Hag, and Man United will miss his passion, physicality, and aggression. His first-choice partner, World Cup and 4-time Champions League winner Raphael Varane, is also expected to miss the match due to injury.
Forward Marcus Rashford is also a doubt for the second leg in Spain. The England international limped off during the 2-0 home win over Everton. Late tests will be conducted to establish whether he can be included in the squad to face the La Liga side.
Ten Hag is also likely to be without 18-year-old forward Alejandro Garnacho, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury since March 13, 2023. He is unlikely to be fit for the clash against Sevilla on Thursday.
Man United will also be without long-term absentee central midfielder Donny van de Beek, who is nursing a knee injury and has been out for 37 matches. Other likely to face late fitness tests include Shaw (muscle), Sabitzer (knock), McTominay (unknown), and Malacia (knee).
Possible Lineups
Sevilla
Bono; M. Acuna, Marcao, T. Nianzou, G. Montiel; N. Gudelj, Fernando; Oliver, I. Rakitic, L. Ocampos; E. Lamela
Manchester United
D. de Gea; A. Wan-Bissaka, H. Maguire, V. Lindelof, D.Dalot; Casemiro, B. Fernandes; Antony, M. C. Eriksen, J. Sancho; A. Martial
Prediction
Sevilla and Man Utd will look to dominate this match, dictate the tempo, and keep possession.
Manchester United will win the match and progress to the semi-finals.
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