The Verdiblancos travel back to Old Trafford with Sergio Canales as they aim to take the first step toward the Europa League quarterfinals.
Real Betis Balompié will resume their Europa League campaign on Thursday, having earned an automatic place in the round of 16 by finishing top of their group. They face Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United, a team that impressed in the previous round by knocking out another Spanish side still in European competition, FC Barcelona.
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The first leg of the round of 16 is scheduled for Thursday at the storied Old Trafford in Manchester. In what promises to be a crucial clash, Manuel Pellegrini will welcome back a key player, Sergio Canales, who has just returned from injury and traveled to Britain. Although Canales started the bench after a three week layoff, his presence should strengthen Betis’s midfield. A midfield trio of Guardado, Guido Rodriguez, and Carvalho could form a robust mid game engine for Betis.
For the rest, the Chilean coach is expected to lean on the team’s Europa League core, in a starting XI that could feature Edgar Gonzalez, Juanmi Jimenez, or William Jose. Others, like Abner Vinicius or Robert Sanchez, may also earn starting spots at the Theatre of Dreams.
United arrives buoyed by a heavy defeat
Manchester United heads into the tie following a brutal result last weekend when they were defeated in a Premier League match at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool triumphed 7-0, a scoreline that underscored the need for a strong response from the Red Devils. The expectation is that the Dutch manager will place trust in his core squad again, though a few uncertainties remain. In attack, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Wout Weghorst, and Jadon Sancho are anticipated to lead the offensive line and pressure Betis’ defense.
Lineups of Manchester United vs Real Betis
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire/Lisandro Martinez, Malacia; Fred, Casemiro; Sancho/Antony, Weghorst, Bruno Fernandes; Rashford
Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Claudio Bravo; Sabaly, Edgar Gonzalez, Luiz Felipe, Abner; William Carvalho, Guido Rodriguez; Robert Sanchez, Canales/Andres Guardado, Juanmi/Ayoze Perez; William Jose
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This report reflects live coverage and team selections as announced by the clubs and competition organizers. Additional insights come from post-match analysis and official squad updates.
End note: the round of 16 tie sets the stage for a decisive two-legged contest in the knockout phase of Europe’s premier club competition.