Manchester United vs Sevilla, Champions League - as it happened
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United host Sevilla in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League clash, with both sides in with a chance of progression to the quarter-finals following the 0-0 draw in the first leg.
Fresh off the back of a 2-1 victory over rivals Liverpool, giving United the unquestionable edge in finishing second in the league, Mourinho’s side will fancy their chances on Tuesday night, as they look to continue their strong run of form in 2018, which includes just two defeats in 13, and advance to the quarter finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2014.
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba remain doubtful for the second leg clash, with both players not featuring at the weekend against Liverpool. Earlier this week Michael Carrick confirmed his retirement from football at the end of the season, and United will be looking to give the midfield veteran a fitting send-off by potentially winning the competition for the second time in Carrick’s career.
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It’s a big game for…
Marcus Rashford. After scoring a brace against Liverpool in his first start of 2018, Tuesday night could present Rashford with yet another opportunity to prove his worth for both club and country. If he is given a starting berth, the youngster will no doubt be looking to capitalise on his chance, and scoring in back-to-back games at Old Trafford would no doubt boost his chances for nailing down a more permanent position at United in the build-up to the World Cup in Russia.
Best stat…
United have drawn 22 goalless matches in the Champions League, a record they share with AC Milan.
Player to watch…
Scott McTominay. Mourinho’s repeated selection of the now Scottish international has been telling of the faith he has McTominay, and with four Champions League appearances in the current campaign, Tuesday night could be yet another opportunity for the young midfielder to prove his worth on the biggest stage in Europe.
Past meetings…
Sevilla 0 Manchester United 0, Champions League, February 2018
Manchester United 1 Sevilla 3, Friendly, August 2013
Form guide…
Manchester United: WLDWWW
Sevilla: WDLWWL
Odds…
Manchester United to win: 16/25
Draw: 14/5
Sevilla to win: 5/1
Another dramatic night of European action, another that ends in disappointment for an English side. After Tottenham's elimination last week, it's now Manchester United who find themselves knocked out of the Champions League on home soil after Sevilla substitute Wissam Ben Yedder fired two second half goals in quick succession to stun Old Trafford.
It would be hard to argue that Jose Mourinho's team deserved anything more. United's tactics were negative throughout, starting with Marouane Fellaini for the first time in four months and ending with their stellar signings - Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba - off key. With the increasing realisation that rivals Manchester City can seal the title against them in a couple of weeks, only second place and success in the FA Cup can save their season now.
That's all for this evening, but we'll be back tomorrow to do it all again when Barcelona host Chelsea and Besiktas take on Bayern. Liam Corless will be on hand to talk you through ever twist and turn but until then, thanks for reading and goodnight.
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