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Man United drawn with Real Betis in last 16 of Europa League

NYON, Switzerland: Manchester United were paired with Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Europa League on Friday, giving the 2017 champions another Spanish opponent after eliminating Barcelona. United will host the fifth-place Spanish team on March 9 in the first leg at Old Trafford, where Barcelona were beaten 2-1 on Thursday to complete a 4-3 aggregate victory. “They are a playing team, a skillful team,” Man United manager Erik ten Hag said of Betis, who his team played in a friendly during the mid-season break for the World Cup.

Europa League: Manchester United Return To Spain, Arsenal Face Sporting Lisbon In Last 16

Manchester United face a second straight trip to Spain after they were paired with Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 draw on Friday.

Manchester United return to Spain in Europa League

Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Antony (L) celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the UEFA Europa league knockout round play-off second leg football match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 23, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

UEFA opens inquiry into fan attack on Sevilla goalkeeper

NYON, Switzerland: UEFA has opened an inquiry after a fan in Eindhoven ran onto the field and punched Sevilla’s goalkeeper during a Europa League match. Marko Dmitrović wrestled the fan to the ground after being attacked late in Thursday’s match against PSV Eindhoven.