MU vs. Real Betis Football Match Results: A Spectacular Turning Point with Explosive Second Half (Europa League)

In the Europa League match against Real Betis, Manchester United (Man Utd) had an explosive second half following a spectacular turning point from Antony.

Playing at home in the first leg of the round of 16 in the Europa League, MU welcomed Real Betis. Coach Ten Hag surprised many by not making any changes to the starting lineup following their 0-7 defeat to Liverpool over the weekend. The Dutch coach only moved Bruno Fernandes back to the number 10 position.

The home team got off to a great start, scoring the opening goal in the 6th minute. Bruno Fernandes sent in a cross that Betis defender tried to clear, but the ball fell to Rashford's feet. The English striker took a touch and then blasted a powerful shot into the near corner to beat Bravo.

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The early goal boosted MU's confidence and they created several more chances, but their attackers seemed to lack luck. In the opposite direction, Real Betis showed their cunningness when given the opportunity. In the 32nd minute, Ayoze Perez received the ball on the right wing and sent a direct shot to the far corner that beat De Gea.

Towards the end of the first half, the away team almost took the lead after a mistake by De Gea, but luckily for the home team, the ball hit the post. In the second half, Ten Hag made substitutions, bringing on Dalot and Wan Bissaka. Initially, the game was similar to the end of the first half, but Antony made a turning point in the 52nd minute.

The Brazilian midfielder scored an exceptional curling shot with his left foot that went straight into the top corner of the net, leaving Bravo with no chance to save it. After this goal, MU's spirit was greatly improved, and they only took 6 minutes to score their next goal.

This time, it was Bruno Fernandes who scored with a dangerous header after a corner kick from Luke Shaw. Real Betis collapsed after conceding this goal, allowing MU's players to dominate the game. Antony missed two clear opportunities when facing Bravo.

It wasn't until the 82nd minute that the "Red Devils" scored their fourth and final goal. Weghorst scored with a lightning-fast rebound shot inside the penalty box. With a convincing 4-1 win, Man Utd have a huge advantage going into the second leg next week.

Final Score: Manchester United 4-1 Real Betis (HT: 1-1)

Scorers:

Manchester United: Rashford 6', Antony 52', Bruno Fernandes 58', Weghorst 82'

Real Betis: Perez 32'

Starting Lineups:

Manchester United: De Gea, Dalot, Martinez, Varane, Shaw, Fred, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Antony, Rashford, Weghorst

Real Betis: Bravo, Sabaly, Pezzella, Luiz Felipe, Abner, Rodriguez, William, Henrique, Juanmi, Joaquin, Ayoze

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