Manchester United have been drawn to face Real Betis in the round of 16 stage of the Europa League. The Red Devils advanced to the last 16 after a 2-1 comeback win over Barcelona at Old Trafford. Betis, who are currently fifth in La Liga, four points away from the Champions League places, will provide a tough challenge for United. The two teams have never met in a competitive match before, but United lost 1-0 in a friendly match against Betis following the World Cup. Erik ten Hag’s side have had a successful season so far and are the only English club still in all four competitions. They have the chance to end a six-year trophy drought against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, with the Magpies set to play their third-choice goalkeeper. If United are victorious this weekend, it could give them the extra motivation to push for more trophies during the remainder of the season.
Manchester United have been handed a potential banana skin in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League after being drawn to face highly-rated Spanish side Real Betis.
The Red Devils advanced to the last 16 after a dramatic comeback win over Barcelona in their second leg last-32 tie at Old Trafford. United’s round of 16 clash against Betis, who are currently fifth in La Liga, will present Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s side with a difficult task.
The two teams have never met in a competitive match before, with the only previous encounter coming in a post-World Cup friendly match in which United lost to Betis 1-0.
Going into the match, United have enjoyed a successful season so far, having secured a place in the Carabao Cup final, where they will face Newcastle United this Sunday, with the Magpies set to start their third-choice goalkeeper. United are still in contention for all four competitions, a feat which no other English side can currently boast.
Victory for United in the Carabao Cup this weekend would be a huge boost for Solksjaer’s side and could provide the extra motivation needed to push for more success during the remainder of the season.
Although the draw against Betis presents a potential banana skin for United, it also presents an exciting for them. A win for United would not only be a significant step towards ending their six-year trophy drought but also an incredible achievement for Solksjaer’s young team.
It promises to be an intriguing Europa League tie when the two sides meet in Spain on March 7th. With United looking to get the better of BetisT this tie could prove to be one of the most exciting games of the competition.
