Real Betis 0 - 1 Manchester United (Aggregate 1 - 5) After this clinical win, United will face another trip to Seville in the next round. They cruised into the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 5-1 aggregate win at Real Betis. After an open first half, Rashford put United ahead in the 55th minute with a thunderous long-range effort dipping into the bottom corner. Head to European Super Football for more information. UCL and UEL (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
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United picked up a win in San Sebastián but failed to get the two-goal victory that would have earned them the top spot in the group.
It was a night to remember for teenager Garnacho, as the 19-year-old swept home his first senior goal for the club in the first half, after some clever play in the build-up involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.
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The game exploded into action after just five minutes, as the hosts' playmaker Mikel Merino found space to pick out Carlos Fernández. In the 17th minute, Erik ten Hag's side took the lead, as Alejandro Garnacho netted his first goal for the senior side. Bruno Fernandes's wonderfully timed header found Cristiano Ronaldo in a promising attacking area. United's no.7 played in the young Argentinian to his left, allowing him to race through and smash home the game's only strike.
Lisandro Martinez sent a searching ball forward after 41 minutes gone, and it fell kindly to Ronaldo in the process. Ronaldo cheekily attempted to score with a lofted shot over Alex Remiro but instead of settling inside the net, it landed on the roof.
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In the final knockings of the half, the Reds had David De Gea to thank for pulling off a wonderful double save to keep the lead intact.
With the second half beginning at a frantic pace, defensive aggression seemed to be the order sent out by Ten Hag, as both Martinez and Garnacho could be seen putting their bodies on the line to protect the lead.
Substitutes then soon followed as the United manager sought a vital second goal in the contest.
With 70 minutes gone, a long throw into the box caused the Reds a problem, as La Real forward Fernández was allowed time to turn before his effort sailed over the bar.
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The hosts' substitute Robert Navarro came forward with just 12 minutes remaining, as the former Barcelona man attempted to claw his team back into the contest. Both Martinez and Luke Shaw stood firm to deny his attacking advances.
As the contest ticked on, and with time running out, Casemiro's effort was saved well by Remiro as he dived at the feet of McTominay late on. The flag was raised soon after, as Ten Hag's side pushed for a vital second goal. It would finish 1 - 0 to United.
Fan reaction
Several United fans travelled to watch the match. Matt was one of them, he said: "A good performance even if the tactics were a little confusing at the end."
Another matchgoing fan added: "Feels like a loss to be honest. However, what a moment for Alejandro. To be assisted by your idol for your first goal must feel like a dream."
Ken watched the game on TV, he said: "Bring on Barcelona or Juventus."
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