Bola.net – Dewi Fortuna seemed to be moving away from Manchester United when they hosted Sevilla in the first leg of the 2022/2023 Europa League Top 8. Because, apart from failing to win, United was also hit by some other bad luck.
United hosted Sevilla in a duel at Old Trafford, Friday (14/4/2023) early morning WIB. Erik ten Hag’s troops had won 2-0 in the first half, but had to accept the final result in a 2-2 draw.
Marcel Sabitzer scored two goals each in the 14th and 21st minutes. Meanwhile, Sevilla equalized the score through an own goal by Tyrell Malacia in the 84th minute and Harry Maguire in the 90+2 minute.
The second leg at Sevilla headquarters will certainly be very tough for Manchester United. Moreover, they got several unlucky moments in a row. What are these moments? Let’s see in full below Bolaneters.
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2 Failed Goal Opportunities
Sevilla centre-back Marcao tries to stop a shot from Manchester United winger Antony in the first leg of the 2022/2023 Europa League quarter-finals, Friday (14/4/2023) WIB. (c) AP Photo/Da
Manchester United’s bad luck in the duel against Sevilla started from the failure of several good opportunities. First, there was Jadon Sancho’s goal which had to be disallowed for offside.
Second, there was an opportunity for Antony in the 61st minute to hit the goalpost. Antony had put the ball at an angle that was difficult for Bounou to reach, but there were goalposts in the way.
Throughout the match, United had five chances on target. Two of them were from Malacia and Casemiro’s efforts which the opponent could block. United have not been in a streak.
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2 Own Goals
Pemain Manchester United, Harry Maguire. (c) AP Photo/Dave Thompson
Manchester United should win over Sevilla. In fact, it is quite possible to score more than two goals. However, bad luck made United have to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Sevilla got two own goals from United players. In the process of the first goal, of course, Malacia’s error contributed to her not throwing the ball away even though Jesus Navas was behind her.
Well, Harry Maguire’s own goal was the pinnacle of United’s bad luck. Maguire was just in the wrong position and En-Nesyri’s header accidentally hit him. Unlucky for United and Maguire.
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Injured Player List Expands
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is supported by two Sevilla players Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel. (c) AP Photo/Dave Thompson
United’s list of injured players has increased and Erik ten Hag is certain to be even more dizzy after the match against Sevilla.
Before the match, there was Marcus Rashford who had to be in the treatment room. Now, two players are following, namely Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
If their condition is bad and they have to miss the second leg against Sevilla, then Ten Hag doesn’t have many options. Luke Shaw is also still injured. So, only Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are ready to play.
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Bruno Fernandes Card Accumulation
Bruno Fernandes received a yellow card in the Manchester United vs Sevilla match in the first leg of the 2022/2023 Europa League quarter-finals, Friday (14/4/2023) early morning WIB. (c) AP Photo/Dave Thompson
Ten Hag can hope Rashford recovers soon and plays in the second leg. It’s just that, hope that will not happen in the case of Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes is confirmed to miss the second leg at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. This is because the 28-year-old player must undergo a yellow card accumulation sanction. Fernandes has received three yellow cards.
Casemiro and Facundo Pellistri must also be careful in the second leg. Because they have received two yellow cards. If they receive another yellow card -and United qualify for the semi-finals- they will be out.
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Sevilla and the Europa League Mentality
Jesus Navas and Lucas Ocampos in the match against Manchester United in the first leg of the 2022/2023 Europa League Top 8 (c) AP Photo/Dave Thompson
Sevilla stumbled in the 2022/2023 La Liga season. Currently, Sevilla are in 13th place in the standings and have lost 12 of the 28 matches played. Sevilla has only won eight times.
Sevilla has also changed coaches from Julen Lopetegui to Jorge Sampaoli, and is now coached by Jose Mendilibar.
However, Sevilla are a different team in the Europa League. Sevilla is the winner of the most Europa League titles (6 times). There are Ivan Rakitic, Jesus Navas, and Yassine Yassine who have been tested in Europa League matches. Remember, the second leg match will be played at Sevilla headquarters.
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Europa League Round of 8 First Leg Recap
Federico Gatti’s celebration in the 2022/2023 Europa League match Juventus vs Sporting Lisbon, Friday (14/4/2023) (c) La Presse via AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari
Thursday, April 13, 2023
23.45 WIB | Feyenoord 1-0 AS Roma (Wieffer 54′)
Friday, April 14, 2023
02.00 WIB | Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Union St. Gilloise (Wirtz 82′; Boniface 51′)
02.00 WIB | Juventus 1-0 Sporting Lisbon (Gatti 73′)
02.00 WIB | Manchester United 2-2 Sevilla (Sabitzer 14′, 21′; Malacia 84′ (OG), Maguire 90’+2 (OG))
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Europa League round of 8 first leg fixtures
Feyenoord players celebrate after scoring against AS Roma in the first leg of the 2022/2023 Europa League quarter-finals, Thursday (13/4/2023) WIB. (c) AP Photo/Peter Dejong
Friday, April 21, 2023
02.00 WIB | AS Roma vs Feyenoord
02.00 WIB | Seville vs Manchester United
02.00 WIB | Sporting CP vs Juventus
02.00 WIB | Union SG vs Bayer Leverkusen
