Manchester United continue their quest for Europa League glory on Thursday night as they take on Spanish outfit Granada in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
Having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Leicester, and with Manchester City on the brink of claiming the Premier League title, the Europa League represents United’s one remaining chance of silverware this season as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to claim his first trophy since taking charge.
United overcame Italian giants AC Milan in the previous round to reach this stage, while Granada, who are currently ninth in LaLiga, beat Solskjaer’s former club Molde 3-2 on aggregate, despite losing the second leg of their last-16 tie.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Granada vs Man United is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off today, April 8, 2021.
The game will be played behind closed doors at Los Carmenes because of current coronavirus restrictions.
How to watch
TV channel: Tonight’s match will be televised on BT Sport.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or BT Sport app.
Team news and lineups
Granada XI: Rui Silva, Victor Diaz, Vallejo, Domingos Duarte, Neva, Herrera, Gonalons, Kenedy, Montoro, Puertas, Soldado
Subs: Foulquier, Patricio Perez, German, Suarez, Brice, Machis, Escandell, Jorge Molina, Fabrega
Man Utd XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Pogba, McTominay; James, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Greenwood
Subs: Grant, Henderson, Cavani, Mata, Fred, Amad, Alex Telles, Matic, Williams, Van de Beek, Tuanzebe, Elanga
Prediction: Granada vs Man United
United could hardly have asked for a kinder draw at this stage of the competition and will fancy their chances of not only establishing a first-leg lead, but also scoring some potentially crucial away goals.
2-0 away win.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This will be the first ever meeting between the two sides. In fact, Granada have never faced an English opponent in a competitive fixture.
Betting odds and tips (subject to change)
Granada to win: 6/1
Draw: 3/1
Man United to win: 5/8
