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EUROPA LEAGUE, Jose Mourinho, NEWS, UCL

Mourinho: ‘I’ve seen it all in Europe, Dybala found joy at Roma’

 AS Roma player Paulo Dybala and coach Josè Mourinho during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg match between AS Roma and Feyenoord at Stadio Olimpico on April 20, 2023 in Rome, Italy.Jose Mourinho hails Roma for knocking Feyenoord out in extra time to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League semi-final, explains why he has ‘white hair and have seen it all’ and how Paulo Dybala rediscovered his joy. The Giallorossi had a battle on their hands at the Olimpico to overturn the 1-0 first leg deficit and were on the verge of elimination when Igor Paixao’s free header cancelled out the Leonardo Spinazzola opener. However, Dybala came off the bench and his fantastic control and turn forced extra time. Stephan El Shaarawy and Lorenzo Pellegrini – with a long VAR wait for the Tamm...
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EUROPA LEAGUE, UCL, Youssef En-Nesyri

Dismal Manchester United dumped out of Europe by sensational Sevilla

 Yousseff En-Nesyri of Sevilla FC runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Victor Lindelof of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 20, 2023 in Seville, Spain. No one anticipated that it would happen, but Spanish side Sevilla, who sit 13th in La Liga, have knocked 20-time English champions Manchester United out of the Europa League thanks to a well-deserved 3-0 triumph at home, and will take on Italian powerhouse Juventus in a two-legged semifinal on May 11 and 18. The stunning victory at their boisterous Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on Thursday night means Sevilla have now come out on top in all seven UEFA Cup and Europa League quarterfinals they have...
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EUROPA LEAGUE, Marcus Rashford, NEWS, UCL

Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw return to Manchester United squad for Sevilla clash

 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United reacts during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground ahead of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg match against Sevilla FC on April 19, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has named his 21-man squad for the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla at Estadio Ramon on Thursday night. The headline news is that there is a return to the squad for Marcus Rashford, who has missed the team’s last two matches with the problem that he suffered against Everton on April 8. A statement from Man United in the aftermath of the match said that the England international would be out for ‘a few games’, and he was absent for the first leg against Sevilla, which finished 2-2, an...
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EUROPA LEAGUE, Juventus, NEWS, Rafa Benitez, UCL

Rafa Benitez backs Juventus to win the Europa League

 Former Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez is seen working for TV company BT Sport ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 4, 2023.Former Napoli manager Rafa Benitez has backed Juventus to win the Europa League despite their current struggles and believes it could even serve as extra motivation for them to win the competition. The black and whites have had a turbulent season both on and off the pitch, but they could still win the Europa League and Italian Cup, which will make the season a success. The black and whites know these two competitions would give them an amazing chance to give something back to the fans after a terrible season. There are tough clubs left in...
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EUROPA LEAGUE, Lisandro Martinez, NEWS

Martinez injury does not look great – Ten Hag

 Marcos Acuna of Sevilla and Gonzalo Montiel of Sevilla carry off Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United after an injury during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester United and Sevilla FC at Old Trafford on April 13, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Lisandro Martinez’s injury during the Europa League quarter-final with Sevilla “does not look that great”. United, who had used all five substitutes, were reduced to 10 men when defender Martinez was helped off with the home side leading 2-1. United conceded a 92nd-minute equaliser and are likely to be without Martinez for the return leg next Thursday. Ten Hag said afterwards that it was not an Achilles injury. “There was no opponent involved,” said Ten Hag. “We’ll...
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EUROPA LEAGUE, Mats Wieffer, NEWS

Wins for Feyenoord & Juventus in Europa League

 Bryan Cristante of AS Roma, Mats Wieffer of Feyenoord after the Quarterfinal First Leg - UEFA Europa League match between Feyenoord and AS Roma at the Rotterdam on April 13, 2023 in Stadion Feijenoord, Netherlands.Mats Wieffer gave Feyenoord a slender advantage over Roma in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. The midfielder met Oussama Idrissi’s left-wing cross, with his 20-yard effort going through a crowded area and bouncing twice on its way in. Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini hit the post with a first-half penalty after a harsh handball call against Wieferr. Elsewhere Juventus beat Sporting Lisbon 1-0, while Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 with Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise. Defender Federico Gatti scored the winner for Juventus as he reacted quickest to poke hom...
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EUROPA LEAGUE, Marcus Rashford, NEWS

Man Utd bounce back to beat Betis, Arsenal held by Sporting

 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United (L) celebrating his goal with his teammates during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg one match between Manchester United and Real Betis at Old Trafford on March 9, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United bounced back from a historic thrashing by Liverpool to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while a 2-2 draw away to Sporting Lisbon gave Arsenal work to do to reach the quarterfinals. United equaled their heaviest ever defeat and worst since 1931 in losing 7-0 at Anfield on March 5. Erik ten Hag responded by naming the same starting line-up and was rewarded with a return to form. “You see how a team reacts after a setback,” said Ten Hag. “This is not the first time this season, I t...
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EUROPA LEAGUE, Manchester United

Man Utd draw Real Betis, Arsenal play Sporting

 A view of the draw results as shown on the big screen following the UEFA Europa League 2022/23 round of 16 draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football, on February 24, 2023, in Nyon, Switzerland.Manchester United will play Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 after overcoming Barcelona, while Arsenal face Sporting Lisbon. United beat the La Liga leaders 2-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday to seal a 4-3 aggregate win in the play-off tie. Arsenal will play the second leg of their tie at home after qualifying as group winners, while Manchester United host Betis at Old Trafford first. The Europa League last-16 ties will take place on 9 and 16 March. Premier League leaders Arsenal avoided the knockout round play-offs by topping Group A with five wins from their six ga...
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EUROPA LEAGUE, Juventus, Manchester United, ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

Man United storm into Europa League last 16 as Juventus, Roma march on

Antony celebrates victory with Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United at full time during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg two match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford on February 23, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United edged out Barcelona to reach the Europa League last 16 on Thursday where they were joined by fellow heavyweights Juventus and Roma.After the first leg of their play-off ended 2-2 in Spain, United got the better of Barcelona at Old Trafford to progress 4-3 on aggregate with Antony securing the winner.Robert Lewandowski’s early penalty had given Barca the perfect start but La Liga leaders were again undone with the step up to the European stage as Fred levelled early in the second period.Antony then delivered his bigges...
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BARCELONA FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, Raphinha

Europa League: Man Utd draw thrilling contest with Barcelona

Raphinha of FC Barcelona and Casemiro of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg one match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United at Spotify Camp Nou on February 16, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Manchester United and Barcelona contested a thrilling first-leg draw at the Nou Camp to leave their Europa League play-off tie finely poised. Having previously met in two Champions League finals – both of which Barca won – the sides are on the path to recovery in trying to reach those heady heights again. This encounter in Europe’s secondary competition was another step on that road back to the top. Xavi’s men grabbed the opener when Marcos Alonso headed in at the back post from Raphinha’s corner, but United responded immediately through the in-form Marcus Rashfo...
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BARCELONA FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS, Ronald Araujo

Xavi plans to use Araujo against in-form Marcus Rashford

04 Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona v Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on February 5th, 2023.Barcelona welcome an in-form Marcus Rashford to the Camp Nou on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie with Manchester United. The England international heads into the game after scoring 21 goals in all competitions this season, including 13 since the World Cup – that’s more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues. Xavi has been thinking about the game and has come up with a plan to deal with Rashford and his name is Ronald Araujo, according to AS. The Barcelona boss has previously used Araujo up against Vinicius Junior, to good effect, and now wants to do the same thing with R...
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Cristiano Ronaldo, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS, Real Sociedad

Man United fall short of Europa League top spot

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League group E match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United at Reale Arena on November 3, 2022 in San Sebastian, Spain.Manchester United failed to usurp Real Sociedad at the top of Europa League Group E despite a 1-0 win in San Sebastian as Arsenal secured their place in the last 16 after a 1-0 win over FC Zurich on Thursday. United now face a tricky playoff against one of the sides dropping down to the Europa League from the Champions League in February with Barcelona and Juventus potential opponents. Alejandro Garnacho scored the only goal of the night at the Reale Arena after just 17 minutes to surpass George Best as United’s youngest ever non-English scorer in Europe at 18. But the Red Devils were left to rue their defe...
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ARSENAL FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS, PSV EINDHOVEN

Arsenal qualify for Europa League knock-outs

Ibrahim Sangare of PSV Eindhoven disappointed after goal of Granit Xhaka (c) of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal have earned a spot in the Europa League knockout stages after Granit Xhaka’s second-half goal was enough to earn a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven and maintain the Gunners’ perfect record in the competition. Xhaka’s well-struck volley in the 71st minute on Thursday was the breakthrough Arsenal sought after failing to convert a number of chances thanks to a combination of wasteful finishing and good saves from goalkeeper Walter Benitez. Arsenal are assured of one of the top two spots in group A with a maximum 12 points from four games – and two rounds l...
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ARSENAL FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS

Arsenal Confirmed Lineup vs PSV: Jesus, Saka start; Tierney at left-back

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal warms up with teammates prior to the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka start against PSV Eindhoven, while Kieran Tierney is at left-back for the latest UEFA Europa League clash for Arsenal. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has chosen to go with a strong attacking lineup against PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates. The Spaniard has opted to start with Gabriel Jesus up front, while Bukayo Saka also features on the team sheet. Those selections highlight the importance of the game for the Gunners, who seek yet another win in the UEFA Europa League. Takehiro Tomiyasu starts at right-back, with the pairing of Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes lining up at t...
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