Manchester United 2-2 Sevilla! Today’s Europa League result, live stream, reactions, and updates
Manchester United were left stunned as Sevilla somehow earned a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final tie.
Marcel Sabitzer’s first-half brace put United in total control, and they were only inches away from a third goal, one that would have essentially ended the match, when Antony struck the woodwork after the break, setting the stage for Erik ten Hag’s team to enjoy an easy night at Old Trafford. As it turned out, Sevilla pulled off a dramatic comeback with the aid of a helpful head and foot just as they were about to go off the field after struggling to understand how they would not be taking a lead to Spain for the second leg the following week.
With five minutes left, Tyrell Malacia was in front of Jesus Navas, who attempted to shoot the ball across the goal, but the ball instead reached the United left-outstretched back’s foot and was deflected beyond David de Gea. Harry Maguire reluctantly put his name on the score sheet after Youssef En-header Nesyri’s rebounded off him and rolled into the bottom corner while De Gea was caught off guard, leaving Old Trafford in amazement.
Sevilla miraculously managed to draw 2-2 in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal match, leaving Manchester United speechless.
Marcel Sabitzer’s first-half brace put United in total control, and they were only inches away from a third goal, one that would have essentially ended the match, when Antony struck the woodwork after the break, setting the stage for Erik ten Hag’s team to enjoy an easy night at Old Trafford.
As it turned out, Sevilla, the six-time champions, pulled off a dramatic comeback with the aid of a helpful head and foot, saving them from staggering off the field after struggling to understand how they would not be taking a lead to Spain for the second leg the following week.
With five minutes left, Tyrell Malacia was in front of Jesus Navas, who attempted to shoot the ball across the goal, but the ball instead found the United left-outstretched back’s boot and was deflected beyond David de Gea.
And a second own goal followed in stoppage-time, this time Harry Maguire the reluctant entry on the scoresheet as Youssef En-Nesyri’s header deflected off him and rolled into the bottom corner to leave Old Trafford shell-shocked.
Update on injuries from United’s manager…
Ten Hag said to BT Sport, “With the injuries, we lose the rhythm of the game.
Rapha had to be replaced at halftime because of an injury. Anthony Martial had to be substituted as well because it was his first start. Because they were “risks” for a second booking, Antony and Bruno as well.
“When we lose control, have some unlucky times, and then there’s Licha Martinez again. Then there are ten of us. Two of our goals were own goals. We have to deal with bad luck. We must learn how to end the game.
He added: “With Licha Martinez, he drops out after a moment where there was no opponent. It doesn’t look that great. We have to wait. I can’t say in this moment, same with Rapha. It’s an injury complaint [he’s had] over the last couple of weeks, so we have to see how it is now.”
GOAL! Man United 2-2 Sevilla | Youssef En-Nesyri 90+2′
UNBELIEVABLE!
The ball is whipped in, En-Nesyri wins the header again. Bounces off Maguire, wrong-foots De Gea and rolls into the opposite corner. Incredible.
90 mins: United down to ten with Martinez off, and they are holding on for dear life. All Sevilla, as De Gea is forced into a good save.
Six minutes added on! Plenty of time left.
86 mins: May well go down as a Malacia own goal.
Another big concern for Martinez, he’s gone down off the ball and has his head in his heads. Can’t put any weight on that foot.
He’s coming straight off.
GOAL! Man United 2-1 Sevilla | David de Gea OG’ 84′
GAME ON!
Wow. Huge moment. Ball clipped to the back post, Malacia switches off and Navas is in. Fires it across the face of goal, deflects off Malacia, hits De Gea and into the back of the net.
