This may have been quite a frustrating match for Manchester United fans to watch, but according to recent history, it may very well grant them a spot in the next stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Jose Mourinho's side (mainly David De Gea) kept a clean sheet against Sevilla on Wednesday night, and taking under consideration how the team has performed in two-legged ties, things are looking up for The Special One's men, according to the following numbers.
Manchester United and Sevilla drew 0-0 in the first leg in Spain.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 21, 2018
21 of the 30 teams to tie 0-0 on the road in the 1st leg of a UEFA Champions League knockout stage matchup went on to advance to the next round. pic.twitter.com/4AuKlKwaPi
If that wasn't enough reason to feel confident, the Red Devils have only struck out three times when defending a "lead" such as the one they achieved today.
"FACT: Manchester United won 6 out of 9 European ties after ending the first leg with a 0-0 draw. They lost to Rotor in 1995, against Monaco in 1998, and against Real Madrid due to Redondo's back heel assist in 2000."
#OJOALDATO - El Manchester United superó 6 de 9 eliminatorias europeas tras empatar 0-0 el partido de ida fuera de casa, incluyendo las tres más recientes. Cayó ante el Rotor en 1995, ante el Monaco en 1998 y ante la asistencia de tacón de Redondo en 2000.
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) February 21, 2018
It may not have been pretty, but the team's chances of making it to the quarter finals increased after tonight's score was confirmed.
