Real Betis will tonight attempt to do the impossible and overturn a three-goal deficit against Manchester United in their Europa League last-16 tie.
The Red Devils head to Spain in a very comfortable position after a fine second-half display at Old Trafford put them within touching distance of a spot in the quarter-finals.
Only once has such an advantage been overturned in the Europa League knockouts although perhaps Betis can take hope from a couple of shaky domestic displays from Erik ten Hag’s men in recent weeks.
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Date, kick-off time and venue
Real Betis vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 5.45pm GMT kick-off today, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
The match will take place at Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville.
Where to watch Real Betis vs Manchester United
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BT Sport 1, with coverage beginning at 5pm.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the BT Sport app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Real Betis vs Manchester United team news
Real Betis XI: Rui Silva, Sabaly, Pezzella, Gonzalez, Abner Vinicius, Rodriguez, William Carvalho, Ruibal, Joaquin, Juanmi, Perez
Subs: Bravo, Victor Ruiz, Iglesias, Canales, Luiz Henrique, Willian Jose, Guardado, Martin, Sanchez, Miranda, Garreta, Perez Guerrero
Man United XI: de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia, Casemiro, Fred, Pellistri, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst
Subs: Lindelof, Sabitzer, Varane, Dalot, Heaton, Shaw, Sancho, Butland, Elanga, McTominay.
Real Betis vs Manchester United prediction
United may well take their foot off the pedal against a Betis side playing with freedom given the pretty terminal nature of their hopes of qualifying. But, the Spaniards will not get close to the shock comeback required to reach the next round.
Real Betis to win 2-1, Man United to qualify 5-3 on aggregate.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The first leg back in Manchester was the sides’ first competitive meeting, although Betis won a friendly played in Spain during last year’s World Cup break.
Real Betis vs Manchester United match odds (all 90 mins)
Real Betis: 5/2
Draw: 5/2
Man United: Evens
