Summary

  • Man Utd score three second-half goals to beat Real Betis 4-1 in their Europa League last 16 first-leg game

  • Arsenal draw 2-2 with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal in the Europa League last 16 first leg

  • West Ham cruise to a 2-0 win over Larnaca in the Europa Conference last 16 first leg

  1. 'United weren't precise in possession and let Betis back in'published at 21:04 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    HT: Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Rene Meulensteen
    Former Manchester United coach on BBC Radio 5 live

    When you get that early goal you want to keep the opposition under pressure. To do that you have to be really precise in possession and not give easy possession away and that didn't happen and that is how Real Betis got back into the game.

  2. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:04 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    A change at the break for United. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is on for Diogo Dalot at right-back.

  3. Postpublished at 21:01 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    HT: Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    The good news?

    Manchester United have won each of their last seven games at Old Trafford in all competitions when level at half time since a goalless draw with Newcastle United in October.

  4. Postpublished at 20:57 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    Was it handball?

    Hit the thumbs.

  5. Will missed chances prove costly?published at 20:55 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    HT: Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    .Image source, Getty Images

    There's no denying who finished the half stronger.

    40.8% of the action was in the Manchester United third in the last 15 minutes, with Betis hitting the post in the process.

    But Erik ten Hag's side had some huge chances earlier on and could easily have been 3-0 up before Ayoze Perez's excellent equaliser.

    That goal from Betis was their first shot on target but it has changed the momentum slightly at Old Trafford.

    Will those missed chances prove costly for United or can they produce more in the second half?

  6. 'United will be okay at half-time'published at 20:52 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    HT: Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Leon Osman
    Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Real Betis have not come here to sit back, they have come to score goals. They have had a couple of opportunities that have primarily come from Manchester United errors.

    Manchester United will be okay at half-time, they could have capitalised on a fast start and gone on to score more but Betis responded well.

  7. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Hmm.

    Roars from the travelling fans as the whistle goes. There's not much noise elsewhere.

    United's players trudge off looking a little concerned. They have work to do.

  8. De Gea contract situation unresolvedpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

    David de Gea is yet to sign a Manchester United contract extension, even though his current one expires at the end of the season.

    It has been repeatedly stressed it will get done but moments like that will not convince anyone the former Spain international is good enough with the ball at his feet to deliver what Erik ten Hag demands.

  9. Postpublished at 45+1 min

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Diogo Dalot's cross takes a deflection, making it awkward for Claudio Bravo, who has already committed to a punch and it's clumsy.

    Marcus Rashford controls it and tries to switch it but Betis intercept.

  10. Postpublished at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Leon Osman
    Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Manchester United have got away by a lick of paint. David de Gea keeps rolling passes and Real Betis are set up for it.

    Ayoze Perez is trying to find a teammate and in doing so the ball is deflected right across the line as everyone stops and watches it hit the post.

  11. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 44 mins

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    My word. United have been let-off the hook.

    David de Gea passes it straight to Juanmi. It comes to Ayoze Perez and his flick bounces off the post and misses a team-mate following up at the back post by inches!

    Wow.

    Luiz Enrique reacts to the ball hitting the postImage source, Reuters
  12. CLOSE!published at 43 mins

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Almost a brilliant assist from Marcus Rashford. He makes a smart run in behind, beats the defender for pace and pulls it back to Antony.

    There's a crucial challenge from the centre-back before Claudio Bravo gathers it in. Rashford looked offside too.

    Claudio Bravo collects a loose ballImage source, Reuters
  13. Postpublished at 42 mins

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Betis are controlling possession at the moment, frustrating United a little as they slow the tempo down.

  14. Postpublished at 39 mins

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Ayoze Perez can't keep the ball in play on the far side as the corner comes to nothing.

    United try route one at the other end, sending it long for Anthony to chase.

  15. Postpublished at 37 mins

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    A quirky free-kick routine comes off for Betis as they win a corner on the left.

  16. Man Utd made to paypublished at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

    I said earlier Manchester United needed a second and that is why.

    Erik ten Hag stood on the touchline with his arms crossed, looking like he was seething at Real Betis' equaliser.

    This game could have been over now. Instead, United need to recover in somewhat more coherent fashion than they managed at Liverpool.

  17. Postpublished at 36 mins

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Casemiro is penalised for climbing as he jumps over Ayoze Perez to win a header.

    Betis won't rush the free-kick. Skipper Joaquin is stood over it.

  18. Postpublished at 20:36 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    Leon Osman
    Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That is a brilliant strike from Ayoze Perez, a sensational half-volley. We have seen some great strikes for Leicester but that will be right up there.

    I said Real Betis wasn't going away, and when they get into a good position the ball is clipped out to Perez who takes one touch with his chest the second is a half-volley and it goes in off the post.

  19. Postpublished at 35 mins

    Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis

    The Spanish fans are dancing in the snow.

    There was a defeaning silence from the other half of the stadium when that went in.

    Erik ten Hag was stood stationary in the dugout.

  20. goal

    GOAL - Man Utd 1-1 Real Betispublished at 20:33 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2023

    Ayoze Perez (32 mins)

    Leicester City's on-loan forward Ayoze Perez with the equaliser!

    Casemiro loses possession, Juanmi lifts it over to Perez on the right and he absolutely thumps it into the far corner with the outside of his boot.

    It's a lovely finish and we have a real game on our hands now.

    There's a quick VAR check for a potential handball in the build-up but nothing's given.

    Ayoze Perez scores for Real BetisImage source, Reuters