Erik ten Hag buoyed with Manchester United's response to Liverpool loss as Red Devils thrash Real Betis in Europa League

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag praised his side’s character after the 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the first leg of the last-16 Europa League tie. Surprisingly, Ten Hag didn’t make any changes to the starting line-up that had been humiliated 7-0 by Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. It was a decision that raised eyebrows but it paid dividends as United brushed aside their La Liga opponents in front of a jubilant Old Trafford crowd.

Ad Marcus Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst were all on the scoresheet as United put one foot into the quarter-finals of the competition – they will hope to finish the job on Thursday, March 16 in Spain. Premier LeagueConfident Ferdinand laughs off nerves ahead of Man Utd's trip to Liverpool04/03/2023 AT 12:27 «I think we played a very good game in both halves,» Ten Hag told BT Sport. «At half-time we should have been up 3-0 but we make one mistake [and] it is 1-1.

»We scored some good goals, we gave the fans something to support and they gave it back so we are very grateful. «It was a great attitude, we were good on the ball, made good switches and runs in behind and created a lot of chances. Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated as Al Nassr slip to defeat to title rivals Al Ittihad Paul Scholes calls on Erik ten Hag to appoint 'less emotional' captain than Bruno Fernandes »It is always good to see how the team reacts after a setback.

This is not the first time this season we can reset and bounce back. This team has character, so big compliments to the team." The victory extended United’s unbeaten run at Old Trafford to 20 games, and a second goal in red for the popular Weghorst crowned a positive night for The Red Devils. Ten Hag was also pleased for Fernandes, who