Manchester United 4-1 Real Betis: Erik ten Hag’s side put Liverpool setback behind them with comfortable first leg win

Manchester United took a big step towards the last eight of the Europa League, goals from Marcus Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst giving them a 4-1 win over Real Betis before next week’s second leg in Spain. After the weekend horror of 7-0 defeat at Anfield, they’ll be well pleased with their midweek endeavours.

Ad Eager to put their Anfield capitulation behind them, United started well, and quickly went in front, Marcus Rashford leathering a tremendous rising finish high into the net after skipping around a grounded defender. But they were unable to force a second and Betis gradually eased themselves into the game, scoring a lovely equaliser through Ayoze Perez, on loan from Leicester.

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