Manchester United vs Sevilla LIVE: Result and reaction as own goals cost United in Europa League quarter-final

Man Utd 2-2 Sevilla: Late goals cancel out Marcel Sabitzer’s first half brace

Ten Hag optimistic over Rashford's injury

Manchester United squandered a two goal lead at Old Trafford to keep their Europa League quarter-final with Sevilla delicately poised after the first leg.

Jadon Sancho had a goal disallowed after just 27 seconds for an offside before Marcel Sabitzer opened the scoring inside 15 minutes. He swept inside of Marcao and curled a left-footed strike past Bono to find the back of the net.

The Austrian added a second seven minutes later as Anthony Martial picked him out in the box and he fizzed a fine effort into the far corner to give United control in a dominant first half.

The second 45 minutes were a closer affair. Sevilla grew into the game and targeted Tyrell Malacia who struggled all night. Jesus Navas forced an own goal to get the visitors back into the match before an unfortunate Harry Maguire deflected a header from Youssef En-Nesyri past David De Gea to earn the Spaniards a draw.

Relive all the action from the Europa League as Manchester United draw with Sevilla:

Manchetser United vs Sevilla

• Sevilla claw back a draw after Manchester United surrender a two-goal lead in the quarter-finals of the Europa League
• Sevilla’s Europa League magic leaves Erik ten Hag with questions to answer
• 90+2 GOAL! - En-Nesyri’s headed effort strikes Maguire and wrongfoots De Gea (MUN 2-2 SEV)
• 84’ GOAL! - Jesus Navas forces a Malacia own goal to pull one back out of nowhere (MUN 2-1 SEV)
• 61’ CROSSBAR! - Antony dances into the box on the counter-attack and rattles the crossbar (MUN 2-0 SEV)
• 45+3’ SAVE! - De Gea is called into action to deny Nianzou’s header on stroke of half-time (MUN 2-0 SEV)
• 21’ GOAL! - Sabitzer adds a second after Martial’s brilliant pass (MUN 2-0 SEV)
• 14’ GOAL! - Sabitzer brings Fernandes’ pass under control and slots home a lovely finish (MUN 1-0 SEV)
• 1’ DISALLOWED - Sancho scores with 27 seconds on the clock but it’s ruled out for offside (MUN 0-0 SEV)

[13 April 2023 19:03 · Ben Fleming]

Team news

As suspected, it is Martial who comes into the side in Rashford’s absence. The Frenchman leads the line and will be flanked by Antony and Sancho. Casemiro returns from his ban to start in central midfield with Sabitzer while Varane returns in central defence as Maguire drops to the bench.

Sevilla make wholesale changes from their draw on Friday against Celta Viga. In goal, Bono replaces Dmitrovic while, in defence, Navas, Bade and Nemanja Gudelj are replaced by Montiel, Nianzou and Marcao.

Gudelj moves into the midfield to partner Fernando and in the forward four, Rakitic, Ocampos and Oliver Torres are preferred to Gil, Suso and En-Nesyri.

[13 April 2023 18:53 · Ben Fleming]

Confirmed line-ups

Here’s how both teams line up:

Manchester United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Sabitzer, Casemiro; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Martial.

Subs: Butland, Vitek, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Eriksen, Fred, Pellistri, Iqbal, Elanga, Weghorst.

Sevilla: Bono; Montiel, Nianzou, Marcao, Acuna; Fernando, Gudelj, Rakitic; Ocampos, Oliver Torres; Lamela.

Subs: Dmitrovic, Alberto, Telles, Rekik, Suso, Mir, En-Nesyri, Navas, Gomez, Gil, Bade.

[13 April 2023 18:41 · Ben Fleming]

Takeover latest

The Manchester United Supporters Trust has urged the Glazers to accelerate the potential sale of the club to ensure Erik ten Hag gets the funds he needs to strengthen the squad in the summer and criticised the American family for leaving United in limbo and “in dire need of investment”.

The Raine Group, who are running the United owners’ search for either a buyer or minority investment, have set a third deadline at the end of April for bids to be submitted. But Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has withdrawn his offer to buy the club and called the decision to extend the takeover process to a third round of bidding a “farce”.

[13 April 2023 18:31 · Ben Fleming]

Takeover latest

While the focus is on the pitch tonight, Manchester United is never short of news off it. Despite interest from Qatar and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the proposed sale of Manchester United appears to have made little progress in the past few weeks.

This morning Thomas Zilliacus, who was interested in buying the club, labelled the bidding process a “farce” and withdrew his bid.

Read below for all the latest updates:

[13 April 2023 18:25 · Ben Fleming]

How will United cope without Rashford

In Rashford’s absence, United will be forced to rely on their other attacking talents to provide attacking thrust. January signing Wout Weghorst has flattered to deceive since coming in on loan while Anthony Martial has been hampered by injuries throughout the campaign.

Richard Jolly looks ahead to the task facing Erik ten Hag’s side up front tonight:

[13 April 2023 18:16 · Mike Jones]

Marcus Rashford injury news: Manchester United issue update on top goalscorer

Marcus Rashford has been ruled out for several games with a muscle injury to leave Manchester United waiting to see if he will miss their FA Cup semi-final against Brighton and a potential shootout for a Champions League place with Tottenham.

United’s 28-goal top scorer was hurt in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Everton but manager Erik ten Hag said the England international was “not totally broke” because he will return before the end of the season.

And Ten Hag said that Anthony Martial, who has not begun a game since January’s Manchester derby, is fit to start the Europa League against Sevilla on Thursday.

[13 April 2023 18:11 · Mike Jones]

Manchester United vs Sevilla prediction

Despite Sevilla’s relatively low standing in La Liga this season they are still a force to be reckoned with - especially in the Europa League which they have won a record six times.

Manchester United have home advantage and Erik ten Hag has them well drilled with a winning mindset. They should take a one-goal lead through to the second leg.

Manchester United 2-1 Sevilla

[13 April 2023 18:06 · Mike Jones]

Man Utd vs Sevilla predicted line-ups

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Sabitzer, Casemiro, Fernandes; Antony, Martial, Sancho.

Sevilla XI: Dmitrovic; Montiel, Bade, Gudelj, Acuna; Fernando, Rakitic; Suso, Lamela, Gil; En-Nesyri.

[13 April 2023 18:02 · Mike Jones]

What is the early team news?

Manchester United’s major injury concern is Marcus Rashford, who was forced off during the 2-0 win over Everton with an apparent groin issue. The forward has been ruled out for the next couple of games at least so Anthony Martial’s recent return to fitness will be useful and the Frenchman may well start for Erik ten Hag.

Tyrell Malacia should again fill in for Luke Shaw if the left back is unable to return, while Casemiro is available after missing out in the league due to suspension.

Jose Luis Mendilibar will certainly be without his left back, with Alex Telles unable to feature against his parent club. Pape Gueye and Tecatito Corona are not registered on Sevilla’s competition squad list

[13 April 2023 17:57 · Mike Jones]

How to watch Manchester United vs Sevilla

Manchester United vs Sevilla is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday 13 April at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the first leg live on BT Sport 1, with coverage from 7pm. Subscribers can stream the game via the BT Sport app or online player.