Manchester United take a commanding lead into their Europa League clash away at Real Betis tonight. Erik ten Hag’s side, fresh from losing 7-0 to Liverpool, managed to beat their Spanish opposition 4-1 last week to put one foot into the quarter-finals.
Cup competition has been a major feature of ten Hag’s first season in charge. While United are some way off challenging for the Premier League title, they at least ended their trophy drought by capturing the Carabao Cup last month and could still win both the Europa League and the FA Cup. That, coupled with a top-four finish, represents major progress for a team in dire straits before the Dutchman’s arrival.
Barring a complete collapse, United will make it into the final eight. A potential meeting with Arsenal is mouth-watering but, before that, they must get the job done at Estadio Benito Villamarín. Follow the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
