Sevilla vs Man United score, result, and highlights as Ten Hag calls for 'character' after Europa League exit

Ben Miller

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag told his players to show more "character and personality" and said Sevilla had more passion than them as the Spanish side swept to a 3-0 home win to dump the Premier League side out of the UEFA Europa League in the second leg of the quarterfinals.

Youssef En-Nesyri scored twice as Europa League specialists Sevilla capitalised on a dreadful defensive display from Manchester United to win 5-2 on aggregate, embarrassing visitors who had entered the match level at 2-2 on aggregate after scoring two late goals in the first leg at Old Trafford.

"We lost the battles," rued Ten Hag, speaking to BT Sport. “They had more passion, more desire, more willingness. We have to step up and show more character and personality. "

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The hosts went ahead for the first time in the tie when En-Nesyri fired past goalkeeper David de Gea, who had begun a blundering performance by playing a poor pass to Harry Maguire to allow Sevilla to pounce.

Ten Hag sent top scorer Marcus Rashford — returning from injury — and Luke Shaw on at the break, but the action had barely restarted when Loic Bade sent a header over De Gea and into the far corner of the net from Ivan Rakitic's corner.

De Gea then gifted Sevilla a late third when he needlessly raced out of his penalty area towards a long ball, playing possession straight to the feet of En-Nesyri, who sent a precise finish from distance into the back of the empty net.

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The comprehensive, largely self-inflicted defeat highlighted the abundant frailties United showed during the early part of the season and in their 7-0 domestic mauling at Liverpool.

Sevilla have earned the right to play Juventus in a two-legged semi-final, with the matches taking place on May 11 and 18 May after the Italian giants saw off Sporting 2-1 on aggregate in their quarterfinal.

Calamitous De Gea gaffes again

For all his qualities as a shot-stopper, the longstanding, repeatedly-visited argument over De Gea has been his inability to move the ball well with his feet, which has cost many an elite goalkeeper their place in teams in recent times.

Ten Hag wants his side to play out from the back but that ambition looked hopelessly beyond reach in this game, bringing back painful memories of the farcical goal United conceded in their hammering at Brentford in one of the first matches of their new manager's reign.

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There will also be more criticism of centre-back Harry Maguire, whose limited ability to bring the ball out was cruelly exposed by De Gea's unfathomable decision to roll a pass to him in a dangerous area for the first goal, giving Sevilla an opportunity to pinch possession they gratefully seized upon.

If De Gea's positioning for the second goal was questionable, his role in the third was the low point of a humiliating night for his team that brought their hopes of Europa League glory to a sobering end.

There seemed little reason for De Gea to rush so far from his goalmouth to meet an aimless long ball, but his decision to then play a panic pass to En-Nesyri could scarcely have been more comical.

United now cannot complete the hat-trick of trophies they had been hoping for following their Carabao Cup triumph over Newcastle in February.

Third-placed in the English top flight after being left behind by top two Arsenal and Manchester City, they play Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Champions League qualification through the Europa League is now beyond them, meaning they must finish in the top four - they are currently six points above fifth-placed Tottenham with a game in hand - to return to the most prestigious competition in Europe next season. Should they get there, they will struggle to succeed on this evidence.

Key to success was 'obvious'

Beating runaway La Liga leaders Barcelona was a statement of intent for United in this competition, and Ten Hag was clearly unimpressed that a promising campaign had come to a dismal end.

The Dutchman said that it had been "obvious" how to beat Sevilla's press but his players had been unable to execute the plan.

"We were not composed," he added, observing that United had made "bad decisions". "We were not cold."

United now have four potentially dangerous fixtures, meeting Brighton at Wembley and the Amex Stadium either side of a trip to Tottenham and a home game against Aston Villa, who are in excellent form and targeting European qualification.

Rashford did not look fully fit following his swift return from a groin injury, while Maguire is suspended for the cup game, Shaw was hobbling at the end and Lisandro Martinez is out for the rest of the season.

Wout Weghost, who is yet to find the net in the Premier League this season, replaced Anthony Martial, who has four league goals, so it was perhaps no surprise to see United fail to score for only the second time in their last 30 Europa League knockout phase matches. 

"I believe in them, I trust them, and then they have to show it," said Ten Hag, although it was far from clear that the trust he spoke of applies to De Gea.

"The players on the pitch have to perform. Today we were not good enough. It's gone. We can't change it anymore."

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Sevilla vs Man United final score

  2nd Leg
(Aggregate)
Sevilla 3 (5)
Man United 0 (2)

Goals:
SEV — Youssef En-Nesyri — 8th min.
SEV – Loic Bade — 47th min.
SEV – Youssef En-Nesyri — 80th min.

Sevilla vs Man United updates, highlights from Europa League

Final: Sevilla 3-0 Man United

Manchester United crash out of Europe with a whimper! This was a terrible defensive display that was comprehensively punished by Sevilla, who are always dangerous in this competition.

86 mins: Sevilla 3-0 Man United

Anthony Elanga replaces Christian Eriksen, who couldn't inspire United tonight.

83 mins: Sevilla 3-0 Man United

Sevilla are on course to face Juventus, who are 2-1 ahead on aggregate against Sporting.

81 mins: Sevilla 3-0 Man United

That was another dreadful goal to concede. David de Gea, for reasons undoubtedly only known to him, raced out of his goal to limply attempt a clearance from a Sevilla long ball.

The goalkeeper rolled possession straight to the first goalscorer, who converted into the empty net. Sevilla are cruising!

80 mins: GOAL – Sevilla 3-0 Man United (Youssef En-Nesyri)

That is surely the tie wrapped up for Sevilla!

78 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Another injury worry for United: Luka Shaw is hobbling around.

75 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

It's been a beautiful day for Bono so far, who won't mind being booked for time wasting, even if it's a little early to be doing so.

Sevilla then threaten from the flanks again. It's debatable whether they really need to run the clock down, on this form.

There again, there were two decisive goals in the first leg after the 83rd minute.

72 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Christian Eriksen applies impressive technique and power to the free-kick, but not accuracy. It flies comfortably wide.

71 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

United win a free-kick in a useful position within sight of goal. It's not quite now or never, but it's not far off.

70 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Sevilla have scored two or more goals in each of their last seven home matches in all competitions. They'd love a third here.

68 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

We should have pointed out earlier that Wout Weghorst has replaced Anthony Martial in attack for United.

The Netherlands international has had a sight of goal but it would be a stretch to say he's made his side look noticeably more dangerous.

65 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Sevilla threaten to put the tie out of reach. Substitute Suso's shot goes behind off a United player, and Youssef En-Nesyri has ample space in which to direct a header at goal from the resulting corner but produces a woeful effort.

63 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Casemiro curls in a shot on the turn from distance. Goalkeeper Bono beats it away with something to spare.

61 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Luke Shaw swings in a hopeful cross from the right. Marcos Acuna heads it away.

You get the impression Sevilla are happy to let United attack and wait for their chance to counter, as any sensible tactician might advise in this position.

60 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

"It's been so bad for United tonight," says former Red Devils midfielder Robbie Savage on BT Sport. "But credit to Sevilla."

58 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Antony kicks out in frustration after being sandwiched between two markers on the edge of the Sevilla penalty area on United's right.

Ten Hag will want cool heads rather than petulance right now, but he didn't get it from the Brazil winger there.

56 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Wout Weghorst is warming up on the sideline for United. Marcus Rashford has been on the ball a little more inside the Sevilla half on his comeback from injury, but the Liga side are dealing fairly comfortably with everything that's coming their way.

53 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Christian Eriksen sends in a corner from the right that comes to nothing. His side have around 40 minutes in which to score at least twice.

51 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Almost a third! So many Sevilla players almost stab the ball over the line that it's hard to tell who's gone closest in an almighty scramble on United's line.

The visitors are spared by the referee's whistle. An infringement has been spotted somewhere in the melee.

48 mins: Sevilla 2-0 Man United

That was another poor goal to concede. Ivan Rakitic swung in a corner from the right and Loic Bade leapt to divert the ball over David de Gea, whose positioning was questionable, and into the far corner of the goalkeeper's net!

Sevilla surely have a foot in the semifinals they are so familiar with now...

47 mins: GOAL – Sevilla 2-0 Man United

Please ignore the question posed in that previous post. Sevilla are 4-2 ahead on aggregate!

46 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Erik ten Hag's clearly not been impressed by that first half. Luke Shaw replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka and top scorer Marcus Rashford is on for Jadon Sancho.

Will that change the momentum?

Halftime: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Fluent, threatening Sevilla will be much the happier with that half, taking the lead when Youssef En-Nesyri pounced on poor defending and went close to scoring a second since.

For United, there's been a distinct lack of cutting edge despite some useful wingplay from Antony and Jadon Sancho – but it's their willingness to gift possession away that has hurt them most. Improving at both ends is imperative if they are to extend their European season.

45 mins +2: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

United win a corner on their right after Casemiro's shot from the opposite side is deflected wide.

Maguire nods the delivery down before Sevilla clear, then break effectively and skim a cross from the right across their opponents' penalty area and behind.

45 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Sevilla have the first chance of four minutes of added time at the end of this half with a corner on the left.

Harry Maguire heads the delivery away and United win a throw-in deep inside their own territory. They're being increasingly pinned in – and, on the evidence of this game so far, Sevilla must be confident of forcing them into more mistakes.

42 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

United survive! Victor Lindelof played Lucas Ocampos offside by the slenderest of margins in a move that could easily have ended in a goal being awarded.

39 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

This could be two, but there will be a VAR check...

Casemiro gives possession away uncharacteristically easy in a dangerous area. Youssef En-Nesyri sends Marcos Acuna away on the left, who cuts a pass back for Lucas Ocampos to fire past David de Gea's dive.

Now to find out if it counts. Ocampos may have been marginally offside, but it's a real 50-50.

38 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Erik Lamela forces a save from David de Gea with a low shot from the outside of a boot, then Sevilla want a penalty after the ball hits Harry Maguire's torso from the ensuing attack. The hosts are enjoying themselves.

35 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Antony nears the edge of the penalty area on the right and sends an inswinging corner towards the far post.

Casemiro leaps well to meet it but the angle is tricky and the lynchpin can only guide his header comfortably over the target.

33 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Former United midfielder Robbie Savage, who's on BT Sport duties tonight, accuses United of being indecisive during this first half. They certainly were for that first goal, when David de Gea's eventual selection of a pass cost them dearly.

31 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Sevilla's formidable reputation in this competition is coming to the fore again here. United are struggling to trouble the hosts, who may feel a little unlucky not to be further ahead.

28 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Oh dear. Sevilla central defender Marcao immediately goes down with what is obviously a painful hamstring injury.

The Brazilian returns to his feet but is visibly upset as he has to make way for Suso. Sevilla haven't had to do a great deal of meaningful defending so far, but that's a major blow.

26 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Nemanja Gudelj shows immense skills to send an accurate rabona cross from the left towards the centre of the penalty area.

Marcos Acuna gets his head in first and nods the ball down for Youssuf El-Nesyri in front of goal, who is denied by De Gea in the nick of time as the goalkeeper pounces at his feet.

Sevilla are chasing a second, while United are living dangerously. They look wobbly every time they have to defend.

23 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Jadon Sancho does dangerous work on the left, breaking free and cutting inside before rolling a low pass into the path of Christian Eriksen in a central position on the edge of the penalty area.

Eriksen's shot is deflected into the path of the unlikely attacking figure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who responds with all the conviction you'd expect from a fullback not known for his goals.

20 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Sevilla have not lost at home to non-Spanish opposition in the Europa League, qualifying phase included, since a 2-1 defeat against Porto in the 2010/11 round of 32 first leg.

17 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Marcos Acuna concedes a freekick deep in Sevilla territory after Antony causes him a moment of concern on the right.

Eriksen looks up and swings in a cross to no effect. United have produced very little threat so far.

14 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Ivan Rakitic tries his luck again – more justifiably this time, from a centrally-placed freekick just outside the penalty area after a foul by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

He blasts it straight at the wall.

12 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Ivan Rakitic gives United a scare, lobbing David de Gea from a considerable distance with an eye-catching strike.

Fortunately for the visitors, Sevilla have already been penalised for a foul on Antony.

11 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

The already-hot atmosphere, as you'd expect, has gone up a notch since that goal. Sevilla look in control at the moment, while United look shaken.

9 mins: Sevilla 1-0 Man United

Having scored two own-goals late in the first leg, that was more nightmarish defending from the Premier League side.

Goalkeeper David de Gea seems oblivious of the pressure his side are under as he plays a casual short pass out to Maguire in a dangerous position. Erik Lamela gladly pickpockets the crowded centreback, who feeds Youssef En-Nesryi to slot a composed finish past De Gea.

Sevilla capitalise on more hapless play at the back from their opponents!

8 mins: GOAL – Sevilla 1-0 Man United (Youssef En-Nesyri)

Calamity for United!

6 mins: Sevilla 0-0 Man United

Antony has his first proper run at Sevilla's defence on the right. The winger scored his first goal in 15 Premier League games on Sunday, but the success with which he cut inside is badly missing here: he sends an attempted crossfield pass out of play on the far side.

4 mins: Sevilla 0-0 Man United

A slight note of concern for United: Marcel Sabitzer, who missed the win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday with a late groin injury, appears to be receiving some attentions.

2 mins: Sevilla 0-0 Man United

A promising United attack fizzles out after Bono sends a clearance straight into the path of Christian Eriksen.

The playmaker releases Jadon Sancho down the right, who runs the ball behind. Should do better.

1 min: Sevilla 0-0 Man United

Here we go! United kick off, then give possession away cheaply and almost concede a corner down their right after Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes a mess of a backheel. It's a goalkick.

15 mins from kickoff: "It feels like a final," United legend Paul Scholes says of the simmering atmosphere.

A reminder: the winners here will face Juventus or Sporting in the semifinals. Juve are 1-0 ahead before tonight's second leg in Lisbon.

Sporting have burst out of their huddle and headed down the tunnel to a suitably loud roar from the home fans.

25 mins from kickoff: The warm-ups are well underway here. "They were in a relegation battle but, after beating Valencia, they're away from that," says former United midfielder Owen Hargreaves on BT Sport.

"This game is their season. There's so much riding on it for them."

45 mins from kickoff: Some stats to encourage Sevilla fans...

  • The Spanish side are unbeaten in their last eight home games in the Europa League knockout phase.
  • They've emerged victorious from the last four of those and kept clean sheets in the last three. 
  • Sevilla are on a run of one defeat in nine home matches in all competitions, winning seven.
  • Tonight's hosts have scored two or more goals in each of their last seven at home in all competitions. 

65 mins from kickoff: Sevilla start like this! They've won their last three in Europe here without conceding a goal.

70 mins from kickoff: Team news! Marcus Rashford could make his comeback from his brief injury absence from the bench tonight for the visitors...

80 mins from kickoff: While we await team news, don’t forget to follow our dedicated football channels on Twitter and Instagram for all the latest football updates, stats and analysis.

They’re your essential companions to the beautiful game.
 

100 mins from kickoff: Stats time... and if you're a United fan looking for positive signs:

  • Your team have won all three of their previous ties at this stage of the Europa League. 
  • They're unbeaten in their last 10 UEFA Europa League matches, winning eight of them.
  • The visitors tonight haven't lost in their last eight European away matches, winning five.
  • United have not lost any of their last six European matches against Spanish clubs, winning four.

Confident?

120 mins from kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' coverage of Sevilla and Man United's do-or-die second leg in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals!

Approaching the 85th minute a week ago at Old Trafford, fans of the Premier League side could justifiably have expected this decider to offer a clear and fairly routine path to the final four of the competition, which offers a place in next season's Champions League to the winners.

Marcel Sabitzer's two early goals then became a distant memory as Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire scored own goals within nine minutes of each other in a scarcely believable end to the game. It's set us up for a tantalising, unpredictable return in around two hours' time.

Sevilla vs Man United predicted lineups

Coach Jose Luis Mendilibar made sweeping changes for Sevilla's 2-0 La Liga win at struggling Valencia last weekend and he is expected to recall his key stars against United.

Bruno Fernandes' suspension will force a change in midfield for United counterpart Erik Ten Hag with the visitors also struggling with injury issues in defence with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane ruled out.

Below are the projected starting lineups for both teams ahead of their Europa League match at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 20.

Sevilla predicted starting 11

(4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic (GK) — Montiel, Rekik, Nianzou, Acuna — Gudelj, Fernando — Ocampos, Rakitic, Torres — En-Nesyri

  • Injured: None
  • Suspended: None

Mendilibar is banking on the Europa League offering his team a back door into Europe in 2023/24 with his squad unable to maintain consistency on the domestic front this season.

Bono struggled at Old Trafford, and Serbian international Marko Dmitrovic is set to replace him in goal, with top scorer Youssef En-Nesyri also starting, after only being fit enough for the bench last week.

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Man United starting 11

(4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw — Casemiro, Fred — Antony, Eriksen, Sancho — Martial

  • Injured: Martinez, Van de Beek, Varane, Heaton, Sabitzer, Jones, Garnacho, McTominay
  • Suspended: Fernandes

United's busy schedule means Ten Hag has to balance his starting XI, to maintain freshness ahead of a busy few weeks across all competitions. Fernandes' ban is set to be covered by the returning Christian Eriksen, alongside Casemiro, with star man Marcus Rashford back in training following injury.

MORE: How many goals has Rashford scored for Man United?

What time is Sevilla vs. Man United kickoff?

This Europa League match kicks off at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Thursday, April 20 at 9 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

  Date Kickoff time
USA Thurs, Apr. 20 15:00 ET
Canada Thurs, Apr. 20 15:00 ET
UK Thurs, Apr. 20 20:00 BST
Australia Fri, Apr. 21 05:00 AEST
India Fri, Apr. 21 00:30 IST
Hong Kong Fri, Apr. 21 03:00 HKT
Malaysia Fri, Apr. 21 03:00 MYT
Singapore Fri, Apr. 21 03:00 SGT
New Zealand Fri, Apr. 21 07:00 NZST

How to watch Sevilla vs. Man United

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USA TUDN Fubo, Paramount+
Canada — DAZN
UK BT Sport 1 BT Sport
Australia — Stan Sport
New Zealand — Spark Sport
India Sony TEN 2 JioTV, Sony LIV
Hong Kong beIN Sports 3 beIN Sports Connect
Malaysia beIN Sports 3 beIN Spots Connect
Singapore beIN Sports 3 beIN Sports, StarHub TV+

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Ben Miller has been writing about sport for 25 years, following all levels of football as well as boxing, MMA, athletics and tennis. He’s seen five promotions, three relegations, one World Cup winner and home games in at least three different stadiums as a result of his lifelong devotion to Brighton & Hove Albion. His main aim each week is to cover at least one game or event that does not require a last-minute rewrite.