Manchester United cruise past Granada in Europa League

Manchester United cruise past Granada in Europa League

Manchester United vs Granada

Manchester United registered a comfortable 2-0 victory at Old Trafford against the Spanish outfit, Granada on Thursday in Europa League. After dropping to the second-tier European football, Manchester United are yet to lose a game in Europe. The team had two away goal lead before the start of the game and the team pinned their dominance with an early game. The own goal in the second half propelled Manchester United to the final four of the Europa League.

Match Report: Manchester United vs Granada

Juan Mata was handed the armband when Bruno Fernandes was substituted against Granada

Manchester United had injury concerns and rested Marcus Rashford for their game against Granada. The team also missed the services of Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw as they had accumulated yellow cards. The team fielded Alex Telles at the left-back position whereas Axel Tuanzebe filled for Harry Maguire. Paul Pogba was handed the armband.

Red Devils started the game on a high tempo and Edinson Cavani scored his 50th goal in European competitions. The team scored in the sixth minute and extended their lead. Manchester United dominated the possession throughout the first half and came agonizingly close in the 34th minute when Bruno Fernandes hit the bar.

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The English club were less troubled throughout and the club scored one more in the dying embers of the game. Alex Telles’ cross was met by Vallejo of Granada who turned it back to his own net. Red Devils had three captains throughout the game.

Manchester United’s manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacted to the win and their qualification for the semifinals. The manager was upbeat about their opponents, Roma AS, an Italian outfit. He said:

We are looking forward to it. We're in the semis. It feels like a proper European tie because Roma is a club with lots of history

Final score: Manchester United 2- 0 Granada (Aggregate 4-0)

Goalscorers: Edinson Cavani (6′), Jesús Vallejo (90′ OG)

Manchester United will resume their Premier League duties on Sudnay against Burnley. Burnely sit six points above the drop zone and will look to extend their points against Red Devils. Manchester United will look to solidify their second spot and close down the gap with Manchester City over the weekend.

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