Sevilla and Manchester United will lock horns in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final at the Estadio Ramon on Thursday evening. The tie is delicately poised at 2-2, with both teams in search of victory to progress to the semi-finals.
The first leg at Old Trafford was a game of two halves, with United leading 2-0 at the break before Sevilla staged a stunning late comeback through two own goals to level the tie. The hosts almost secured a runaway victory when a double from Marcel Sabitzer ushered them in front in the first half. However, despite getting several chances to kill off the game, they were unable to and were duly punished by the visitors who experienced a resurgence in the second half. Their persistance earned them two own-goals to draw the tie, with Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire being culpable.
Currently, the game remains wide open and Sevilla will be hoping to capitalize on the frailities of Man United to progress to the next round. The Rojiblancos have an impressive record in the Europa League, having won the trophy six times, and they will be hoping to go all the way once again this season.
The team has struggled domestically this season, sitting in 13th place in La Liga. However, they have picked up seven points from their last three league games, including a 2-0 victory over Valencia at the weekend. Winning this season's Europa League is the only ticket Sevilla has to book a place in next season's Champions League. As a result, they will be highly motivated to progress to the semi-finals.
Manchester United, on the other hand, is still in the hunt for a top-four finish in the Premier League, sitting in third place and six points ahead of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with a game in hand. They were excellent in their 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will be aiming to continue their good form in the Europa League.
With their sight set on a fourth Europa League semi-final appearance in seven seasons, United will fancy their chance of progression despite the recent setbacks.
Form Guide: Sevilla vs Manchester United
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Sevilla form (all competitions): 2W 2D 2L
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Manchester United form (all competitions): 4W 1D 1L
Team News: Sevilla vs Manchester United
Gonzalo Montiel will not be available for Sevilla due to suspension after receiving a yellow card in the first leg against Manchester United. Pape Gueye is also ineligible for the Spanish side in the Europa League, and Joan Jordan is sidelined with a muscular problem from the previous match against Valencia.
Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes will miss the game for Man United due to suspension. Donny van de Beek, Alejandro Garnacho, Tom Heaton, Scott McTominay, Martinez, and Varane are all out with injuries, but the team will be strengthened by the return of Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Malacia, and Sabitzer.
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