Manchester United vs Sevilla: Europa League quarterfinal first leg recap

Follow every moment of the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals as it unfolds.

Sevilla returns to action in their league with a high-profile challenge, facing Manchester United. The Spanish club arrives at the match with renewed optimism and a new coach, Jose Luis Mendilibar, who started his tenure at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on a positive note.

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The biggest hurdle for the Spanish side is rebuilding the midfield after losing Gueye and Joan Jordan.

At Manchester United, the main concern is compensating for the absence of their standout player Rashford.

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• Manchester United have yet to beat Sevilla in European competition, recording a draw and a defeat in the Champions League round of 16 in 2017-18 and a Europa League semifinal loss in 2020.
• Sevilla have progressed in six of their previous eight European encounters against English clubs, with defeats only to Leicester in the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League and West Ham in last season’s UEFA Europa League.
• Manchester United are only the second team to face four different opponents from the same country in a single European campaign (Real Sociedad, Barcelona, Real Betis, Sevilla), following Leeds United which did so against four Spanish clubs in the 2000-01 Champions League.
• Sevilla are currently winless in 11 away European matches (D5 L6), with their last three on the road all ending in defeat. They had not suffered four consecutive away losses in European competition since February 2016.
• Bruno Fernandes has contributed to 27 goals in 37 European appearances for Manchester United (13 goals, 14 assists), the strongest scoring and creative output for the club since his arrival.

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45′ + 3 The Serb Gudelj nearly breaks the deadlock for Sevilla with a header from a corner that forced a save from De Gea. Manchester United still lead at half-time, but Mendilibar would look to alter the course after the break.

45′ 2 extra minutes added on the clock.

42′ Sevilla created a dangerous moment from a free kick on the edge of the box, but Rakitić’s effort sailed over. Varane showed discomfort, while Maguire prepared to re-enter the match.

40′ Lamela faces a moment of danger while Casemiro continues. Bruno Fernandes receives a yellow card for a hands-on reaction to Gudelj’s shot, affecting the possibility of a return leg.

38′ VAR reviews a potential red card for Lamela after a clash with Casemiro; the Argentine touched Casemiro’s knee with his boot, earning a yellow but under review for potential further sanction.

34′ United regain momentum, finishing with a shot from Casemiro that tests Sevilla’s defense.

31′ Sevilla attempt a counter after United pressure, but Casemiro clears a late delivery near the right corner.

23′ Nianzou shows alertness, directing Antony’s cross to a corner as danger lingers for the visitors.

20′ United strike again as Nianzou miscontrols a clearance, allowing Martial to seize the moment and Sabitzer to convert for a quick double for Manchester United.

18′ United push forward with greater intensity, moving the ball quickly and creating vertical threats toward Sevilla’s area.

14′ Manchester United break through with a well-timed finish by Sabitzer, following a precise pass from Bruno Fernandes. The goal initially looked offside, but Acuña’s involvement on the left ensured the finish stood.

12′ Antony fires a powerful shot from inside the box after a Martial pass, but the Moroccan goalkeeper makes a strong save.

10′ Sevilla try a short corner, but Lamela’s effort and Montiel’s follow-up meet solid resistance from United, and Lamela is booked, missing the second leg.

5′ Sevilla start strong, controlling possession and pressing the hosts’ defense early on.

1′ The match is underway. Sevilla are forced to respond after an early offside disallowed goal for Sancho.

20:58 The Europa League anthem rings out at Old Trafford as kickoff approaches.

20:57 Both teams take the field at Old Trafford to begin the encounter.

✅ Eleven confirmed!

This is how United line up against Mendilibar’s Sevilla. #MUFC #UEL

– Manchester United (Es) (@ManUtd_Es) April 13, 2023

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