Manchester United take on Sevilla at Old Trafford in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night.

United have already defeated Barcelona and Real Betis, who are above Sevilla in the La Liga table, in the Europa League this season and they are heavy favourites to win the competition for the second time since it was rebranded.

Sevilla have struggled this term and they sit in the bottom half of La Liga. They recently sacked Jorge Sampaoli and Jose Luis Mendilibar, who has managed multiple teams in Spain throughout his career, has taken charge.

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Regarding the team news, Casemiro is available for selection again and returns to the starting line-up, but Marcus Rashford, who has scored 28 goals this season, sustained an injury against Everton last weekend and is out through injury, just like Luke Shaw.

Shaw was brought off in the first half in the recent win against Brentford and has been sidelined since.

Recap the events from Old Trafford.

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Sabitzer gives reason to explain draw

Marcel Sabitzer thinks the draw against Sevilla might have been caused by a lack of focus late in the game.

Just like against Everton at the weekend, United were outstanding in the first half of the match and they were good value for their two-goal lead at half-time, with Marcel Sabitzer netting a brace thanks to some brilliantly worked attacks.

Although the lead could have been more at the break, the tempo dropped after the interval and, following multiple questionable substitutions from Erik ten Hag, Sevilla slowly began to grow in belief and confidence.

Read what he said here.

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Ten Hag's bizarre decisions cost United vs Sevilla

A banner was unfurled in the Sevilla end that read 'We've got a dream' and their supporters ignited a flare. Manchester United should have doused the dream.

Instead it is still alive. United scored all four goals only two of them were in their own net. They did their utmost to make a contest of a tie when its competitiveness ought to have ended after 90 minutes in Manchester.

Tyrell Malacia's dithering defending gave Sevilla a lifeline in the 84th minute and a header that ricocheted in off the dumbstruck head of Harry Maguire in the 92nd minute continued Sevilla's hex over United.

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What would you rate the players?

 

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United player ratings as Martial and Sabitzer good

David de Gea

Had next to nothing to do against a tepid Sevilla attack but then Sevilla got a goal back denying a third consecutive clean sheet for the United No.1. 6

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Another positive performance from a right-back who is now edging his duel with Diogo Dalot. Wan-Bissaka continues to thrive in his unlikely alliance with Antony. 7

Raphael Varane

Did next to nothing wrong in his 45 minutes before he came off after going down injured towards the end of the half. 7

Read the ratings here.

Sevilla's Tanguy Nianzou vies with Manchester United's Anthony Martial (Image: AFP via Getty)

FULL-TIME!

United throw away a two-goal advantage - disaster.

Varane and Martinez also sustained injuries.

Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United watches from the touchline (Image: Man Utd)

GOAL! 2-2 SEVILLA!

Sevilla score at the death - an absolute disaster.

Six minutes added

Almost full-time.

Martinez injured

Martinez lifted off the pitch with an ankle injury. That really doesn't look good.

United have used all their substitutions and will play with 10 men.

Malacia deflected it

The ball deflected off Malacia but De Gea should have done better.

GOAL! 2-1 SEVILLA!

Oh dear, Sevilla have scored and Ten Hag really won't be happy.

An own-goal from De Gea, who turns it into his own net at the front post.

CHANCE!

A big chance for Malacia, who takes too long on the ball.

He should have scored from there.

Antony comes off

Pellistri ON.

Antony OFF.

Just 10 minutes left

We're heading into the latter part of the game now.

Harry Maguire of Manchester United in action against Sevilla(Image: Manchester United)

Pellistri coming on

Another change will be made.

Juventus are wining elsewhere.

Sevilla pushing for a goal

United should have killed the tie by now.

That is the only criticism of them again.

This referee is poor

Sabitzer has just been penalised for trying to win a header.

It really wasn't a foul.

Antony has annoyed

Another yellow card for Sevilla - Acuna has not been happy with Antony since that kick.

Rashford watches on

He's sidelined 'for a few games'.

Naughty from Antony

Antony looks to have kicked out at Acuna.

He's been naughty there.

The changes are made

Eriksen, Weghorst and Elanga ON.

Fernandes, Sancho and Martial OFF.

Lucas Ocampos of Sevilla FC battles for possession with Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United(Image: Getty)

CHANCE!

Antony hits the bar. Great effort and unfortunate not to score.

Three changes

Looks like Weghorst, Eriksen and Elanga are coming on.

The game did need an injection of energy.

Some fatigue

This is United's 50th game of the campaign, which means they've played more than last season.

David De Gea of Manchester United saves a Sevilla header(Image: Manchester United)

The tempo has dropped

United’s intensity has noticeably dropped this half. It would be a bit of a disappointment for Ten Hag if they only win this 2-0 as they were so dominant and creative in most of the first half. Substituting Varane has not helped but Maguire has started his evening confidently.

Antony of Manchester United goes on a run against Sevilla(Image: DeFodi Images via Getty)

Just like Everton

United dominated the first half and returned from the break slowly, which is exactly what is happening here. Sancho looks to be struggling with confidence and could do with a goal.

Better from Sevilla

It's been a good start to the second half for Sevilla, although it couldn't have got much worse.

CHANCE!

Antony cuts inside and his effort just curls around the post.

We've seen those hit the net on a few occasions.

Varane comes off

Maguire ON.

Varane OFF.

Harry Maguire comes on for Manchester United to replace Raphael Varane against Sevilla(Image: AMA/Getty)

Back under way

Here we go.

Maguire warming up

Maguire out warming up on his own ahead of the second half, so possibly coming on for Varane.

Half-time ratings

And here are your half-time ratings...

De Gea

Next to nothing to do. 6

Wan-Bissaka

Purposeful half. 7

Varane

Done next to nothing wrong. 7

Martinez

Some good blocks. 8

Malacia

Good contribution to the first goal. 7

Casemiro

Improved United. 7

Fernandes

Excellent from deep again. 8

Antony

Bright. 7

Sabitzer

Clinical. 8

Sancho

Lively. 7

Martial

Great piece of play for the second goal. 8

Marcel Sabitzer celebrates with Manchester United teammates after scoring against Sevilla(Image: Offside via Getty)

HALF-TIME!

That's the whistle for the break.

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Two minutes added

Almost half-time.

Maguire warming up

Maguire is warming up. Ten Hag showed in the League Cup final he is prepared to make a change at 2-0 to avoid a risk.

Fernandes card a joke

The Lamela call was right from the officials. The Fernandes one was a joke. Fair enough that a free-kick was given but a booking is outrageous.

Still, it might be a blessing in disguise if United win well tonight that Fernandes is suspended for the second leg.

Harsh on Fernandes

That’s a very harsh booking for Fernandes, but if United put this game out of sight tonight, which they are clearly capable of doing, then it might work to their favour. At least he won’t then miss the first leg of the semi-final. This referee has been pretty quick to get his yellow card out tonight, but he made the right call in keeping the red in his pocket for Lamela’s tackle on Casemiro.

Bizarre yellow card

Fernandes booked, which means he'll miss the second leg in Spain.

That really wasn't a yellow card.

Lamela survives

VAR check is complete and no red card.

Varane is down injured, though

VAR check for red card

Lamela fouled Casemiro and VAR is checking.

Another trophy?

United look set to play Juventus in the next round and it's little wonder they're fancied to win it all.

Sabitzer is thriving

Sabitzer is one Bayern Munich midfielder who is thriving in Manchester this week. Two months into his loan, he would be a worthy permanent addition if United can negotiate a reasonable fee with Bayern.

Provided there is not a Sevilla comeback of any sort, United have won seven, drawn one and lost one of the nine matches that Sabitzer has started.

Marcel Sabitzer makes it 2-0 for Manchester United against Sevilla(Image: Getty)

CHANCE!

Some excellent play to create another chance, although Sabitzer was offside.

The build-up play has been electric tonight.

Malacia clears the danger

Sevilla venture into United's half, which has been rare, and Malacia clears the danger.

United can kill this tie

United play at Wembley again on Sunday week in the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton - three days after the second leg against Sevilla. They have to be aiming to all but kill the tie tonight, at the rate they have started. They could record a more handsome win than they did against Real Betis in the first leg of the previous round.

Ten Hag doesn’t usually do ‘weakened’ teams but he is starting to rotate more and another serene trip to Seville would be ideal with such a hectic run-in.

Erik Lamela of Sevilla and Raphael Varane of Manchester United(Image: AMA/Getty)

Rakitic booked

The former Barcelona man booked for a foul on Casemiro.

A statement performance

That was world-class from Martial. The cameras may not have picked up Wan-Bissaka charging up the right-hand side but he seemed the obvious ball. That’s what made the pass even greater from Martial.

Yes, Sevilla are poor but this is a statement performance so far from United sans Rashford. The scoreline flatters Sevilla and United need to look at putting this tie to bed tonight.

Brilliant from Martial

Martial has had a big role in both goals now and that is a wonderful pass to Sabitzer. It didn’t look on here but he weighted it to perfection once he had spotted Sabitzer’s run. Fernandes immediately went to celebrate with Martial and once Sabitzer had reached the corner he pointed back to the Frenchman.

GOAL! 2-0 UNITED!

Wow, another brilliant goal and another for Sabitzer, who has a brace.

Martial the creator and he was sensational in the build-up.

Martial played his part

You can’t overlook the role of Martial in that goal. United’s attack was going nowhere when he was on the left wing and facing the wrong way, but he showed good feet to find some space then to flick a backheel pass out of the corner he was in. It opened the pitch up and seconds later the ball was in the back of the net.