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Manchester United will be aiming to bounce back from their embarrassing 7-0 defeat to Liverpool as they return to action in the Europa League.
The Red Devils’ humiliation against their rivals has the potential to derail their brilliant turnaround this season, so returning to winning ways against Real Betis on Thursday is of paramount importance.
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Erik ten Hag’s side knocked out Barcelona over two legs in the play-off round to secure their place in the Europa League round of 16.
And they now come up against another Spanish team in Betis who are managed by former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini.
Pellegrini led his side to an unbeaten group stage campaign and has Los Verdiblancos in fifth place in La Liga this season.
Manchester United vs Real Betis: How to followThis Europa League round of 16 first leg clash will take place on Thursday, March 9.
Kick-off at Old Trafford is scheduled for 8pm.
The game will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2 with coverage beginning at 7:15pm.
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Ten Hag may choose to make wholesale changes on Thursday night after his side’s embarrassing performance at the weekend.
The United boss could be without Victor Lindelof once again after he missed that defeat through a slight issue while Casemiro looked uncomfortable during the game.
Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia could all be called up at Old Trafford while Marcel Sabizter may be preferred in midfield.
As for Betis, star man Nabil Fekir is out for the season after picking up an ACL injury while left back Juan Cruz is expected to miss out.
However, Pellegrini could be boosted by the return of Sergio Canales after he took part in training after recovering from a knock.
Manchester United vs Real Betis: What has been said?After the round of 16 draw was made, Man United manager ten Hag looked ahead to the clash.
He said: “We played them in the pre-season after the winter break, and you know what you get from Spanish football. It is a playing team, a skilful team, so we will have to play our best.
“We also played Real Sociedad this season and so we know, only when you play your best, you have a chance to survive and to get into the next round.
“So, we will go deeper when we face them.”
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