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15 March 2018

Sevilla stun Manchester United at Old Trafford 2-1 to shock Champions League exit at last-16 stage (video)



Manchester United 1-2 Sevilla (agg 1-2): Wissam Ben Yedder double condemns Jose Mourinho's side to shock Champions League exit at last-16 stage

  • Manchester United went into the game on level terms after a 0-0 draw away against Sevilla in the first leg
  • Paul Pogba was on the bench after missing the Liverpool game but was introduced for Marouane Fellaini 
  • Wissam Ben Yedder broke the deadlock for the visitors with a perfectly-placed effort into the bottom corner
  • The Sevilla substitute then doubled their advantage with a header, despite David de Gea getting a hand to it 
  • Romelu Lukaku managed to pull a late goal back for Manchester United, but it was not enough for his side 
By the time the last Manchester United player left the pitch, the stadium had already close to emptied. Only one pocket of noise and jubilation remained, Sevilla's support, bouncing and boisterous, singing in Spanish to the same melody that accompanies 'Will Grigg's on fire'.
Wissam Ben Yedder's on fire doesn't scan, but he was and as a result Manchester United are out of Europe. An excellent performance by the away team, full of the ambition United failed to show over two matches, was only half the tale, though. 
It is well known that a 0-0 first leg is a dangerous score, but it is not as dangerous as United made it look on Tuesday night with a performance lacking in all the qualities that once made them such a force in this competition — a club that won it, twice, under Sir Alex Ferguson and often went deep.
Wissam Ben Yedder strikes from the edge of the Manchester United box to put Sevilla into the lead on Tuesday evening
Wissam Ben Yedder strikes from the edge of the Manchester United box to put Sevilla into the lead on Tuesday evening
Ben Yedder dashes off to celebrate putting the Spanish side into the lead during the Champions League last-16 tie
Ben Yedder dashes off to celebrate putting the Spanish side into the lead during the Champions League last-16 tie
A dejected Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku prepare to take kick-off after United fell behind at a packed Old Trafford
A dejected Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku prepare to take kick-off after United fell behind at a packed Old Trafford
Ben Yedder was able to double his side's advantage with a header that crept over the line after David de Gea got a hand to it
Ben Yedder was able to double his side's advantage with a header that crept over the line after David de Gea got a hand to it
Sevilla's entire team and a number of their substitutes pile into a celebration in the corner following their second goal
Sevilla's entire team and a number of their substitutes pile into a celebration in the corner following their second goal
Goalkeeper De Gea looks glum after conceding a second goal to Ben Yedder, despite managing to get a hand to the ball
Goalkeeper De Gea looks glum after conceding a second goal to Ben Yedder, despite managing to get a hand to the ball
Romelu Lukaku managed to pull a goal back for United, but it turned out to be too little, too late for Jose Mourinho's side
Romelu Lukaku managed to pull a goal back for United, but it turned out to be too little, too late for Jose Mourinho's side
The scoreboard at Old Trafford shows the scoreline after United exited the Champions League against Sevilla on Tuesday
The scoreboard at Old Trafford shows the scoreline after United exited the Champions League against Sevilla on Tuesday

PLAYER RATINGS, MATCH FACTS AND MATCH ZONE 

Manchester United (4-1-4-1): De Gea 6; Valencia 6 (Mata 77), Bailly 6, Smalling 6, Young 6; Matic 6; Rashford 6, Fellaini 6 (Pogba 60, 5), Lingard 6 (Martial 77), Sanchez 5; Lukaku 6.5
Subs not used: Romero, Lindelof, Darmian, McTominay
Goal: Lukaku 84 
Bookings: Rashford 
Manager: Jose Mourinho 5
Sevilla (4-2-3-1): Rico 6; Mercado 6.5, Kjaer 7.5, Lenglet 7, Escudero 7; Nzonzi 8, Banega 7; Sarabia 7, Vazquez 6.5 (Pizarro 87), Correa 8 (Geis 89); Muriel 6 (Ben Yedder 72, 8.5)
Subs not used: Soria, Pizarro, Pareja, Nolito, Arana
Goals: Ben Yedder 74, 78 
Bookings: Banega, Sarabia, Correa, Ben Yedder 
Manager: Vincenzo Montella 8
Referee: Danny Makkelie 5 
Wissam Ben Yedder opening the scoring for Sevilla from the edge of the area. See more in Sportsmail's fantastic MATCH ZONE service
Wissam Ben Yedder opening the scoring for Sevilla from the edge of the area. See more in Sportsmail's fantastic MATCH ZONE service

Manchester United haven't travelled beyond this stage since 2014 and didn't really look like doing it on Tuesday night, either. If Sevilla could have found their range earlier, this tie would not have taken so long to conclude. As it was the addition of Ben Yedder – a striker rejected by West Ham for being too small, apparently – changed the game. 
He has been Sevilla's top scorer in Europe this season, but has not started either game against United. Once introduced in the 72nd minute, however, he gave Sevilla a momentum and impetus United did not demonstrate in three hours of knockout football. Sevilla got what they deserved; United, too.
The numbers show the perils of 0-0 for the team at home in the second leg; in 70 per cent of Champions League matches the club in Manchester United's position has gone out.
Jose Mourinho picked a midfield in Marouane Fellaini and Nemanja Matic that lacked creation and those farther forward, Alexis Sanchez and Jesse Lingard, could not get into the game. It was crying out for Juan Mata but by the time he was introduced the tie was as good as over. He made a goal for Romelu Lukaku but by then there were seven minutes remaining and United needed two more.
Meanwhile, the noise around Old Trafford was telling its own tale. The stunned silence when the goals went in, the frustration of the boos at the end. This was a long, long way from what was expected; and a long, longer way from what was good enough.
Supporters mill outside of a well-lit Old Trafford ahead of kick-off in the last-16 second leg on Tuesday evening
Supporters mill outside of a well-lit Old Trafford ahead of kick-off in the last-16 second leg on Tuesday evening
The two teams shake hands and greet one another in the build-up to the encounter at Old Trafford
The two teams shake hands and greet one another in the build-up to the encounter at Old Trafford
Marcus Rashford forced a good save from Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico with a free-kick in the opening exchanges
Marcus Rashford forced a good save from Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico with a free-kick in the opening exchanges
United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the touchline during Tuesday evening's contest at Old Trafford
United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the touchline during Tuesday evening's contest at Old Trafford
Sevilla's Argentinian midfielder Joaquin Correa headed the ball over the United bar from a corner in the opening 20 minutes
Sevilla's Argentinian midfielder Joaquin Correa headed the ball over the United bar from a corner in the opening 20 minutes
Ex-Manchester City forward Nolito shared a snap of Sevilla's players and staff celebrating in the dressing room post-match
Ex-Manchester City forward Nolito shared a snap of Sevilla's players and staff celebrating in the dressing room post-match
This was an uninspired, cautious display that ended in humiliation on their home turf. It exposed the limitations of this team, certainly their limitations if sent out to play in such an unimaginative way. Marcus Rashford, alone, and even then only sporadically, showed the determination to run at the Sevilla defence, to challenge them in wide positions, to get in behind. 
The rest was mediocre in the extreme. Wayward, long balls. Ponderous, slow play. 'Attack, attack, attack', shouted the fans. Sevilla did, finally locating the target after a serious of wild attempts, to send United stumbling out of the competition, disoriented, humbled. At least they can concentrate on coming a distant second to Manchester City now.
It is fitting that an attacker changed the game after such torpor. Ben Yedder's first goal came after two minutes of involvement, in which time his movement was already having an impact. It was a superbly taken goal. Pablo Sarabia picked him out through the middle and Ben Yedder held off the defensive attention to bury the ball at David de Gea's left post. 
Statistics show how difficult that is this season. Until then, De Gea had saved 20 of 21 shots in the Champions League – the 'expected goals' indicator suggested five of them should have gone in, too.
The next, the killer, was a little less perfect but no less effective, a header at the back post after Ben Yedder had lost Ashley Young, that De Gea scrambled to clear but was judged correctly to have crossed the line. Romelu Lukaku pulled one back from a Mata cross – and how United could have done with his invention from the start – but the tie was gone. 
United's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku is tackled by Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet during a back and forth first half 
United's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku is tackled by Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet during a back and forth first half 
Luis Muriel worked some space in the United box but was only able to drag his left-footed shot wide of De Gea's post
Luis Muriel worked some space in the United box but was only able to drag his left-footed shot wide of De Gea's post
Lukaku shows his frustration after he was unable to control a ball into his path during a difficult first half on Tuesday
Lukaku shows his frustration after he was unable to control a ball into his path during a difficult first half on Tuesday
Sevilla manager Vicenzo Montella directs his players as they look to build on a solid opening to the game at Old Trafford
Sevilla manager Vicenzo Montella directs his players as they look to build on a solid opening to the game at Old Trafford
Marouane Fellaini has his shot blocked by a Sevilla defender as United struggled to control the game at home
Marouane Fellaini has his shot blocked by a Sevilla defender as United struggled to control the game at home
Alexis Sanchez takes on Sevilla's Gabriel Mercado as he looks to push United towards an opening goal at Old Trafford
Alexis Sanchez takes on Sevilla's Gabriel Mercado as he looks to push United towards an opening goal at Old Trafford
Ben Yedder should have had a hat-trick, his easiest chance being his third, one on one with De Gea, flapping at it, unnerved by the thinking time, blasting his finish straight at his legs.
It says something of the upheaval and trials of Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson stood down that less than half of Thursday night's starting line-up had ever played a Champions League knock-out game at Old Trafford – but that is still no excuse. 
There is enough European experience in players like Sanchez, Matic and – later – Pogba to have seen United through against a team currently sitting fifth in La Liga, 11 points shy of the Champions League qualification places.
Yet, almost from the outset, there was trouble. Lukaku had a shot after a minute, but from there Sevilla took charge. Had they been able to hit a bovine backside with the proverbial stringed instrument, United could have been in real trouble. It did not make for comfortable viewing, even for the pragmatic Mourinho. He stood for long periods on the edge of the technical area, hands deep in pockets, expression sober. 
He had picked a midfield to smother as well as deliver, but neither aspect was going particularly well. Fellaini, preferred to Pogba, played much as he did under Louis van Gaal, alternating between defensive midfield duties and support striker, flicking the ball on to that other giant, Lukaku. It wasn't greatly effective. 
Rico gets down well to his right to make contact with the ball and divert it away from goal after a threatening attack
Rico gets down well to his right to make contact with the ball and divert it away from goal after a threatening attack
Mercado closes down Rashford as he attempts to make a dash down the left flank during the Champions League game
Mercado closes down Rashford as he attempts to make a dash down the left flank during the Champions League game
Fellaini was taken off in the 60th minute of Tuesday night's game in favour of £89million French midfielder Paul Pogba
Fellaini was taken off in the 60th minute of Tuesday night's game in favour of £89million French midfielder Paul Pogba
Lukaku attempts to volley the ball towards goal using his left foot but is met by some staunch defending from Sevilla
Lukaku attempts to volley the ball towards goal using his left foot but is met by some staunch defending from Sevilla
Rashford is fouled by Sevilla player Pablo Sarabia as he dashes towards the penalty area during the second half
Rashford is fouled by Sevilla player Pablo Sarabia as he dashes towards the penalty area during the second half
Mourinho on Manchester United's elimination from Champions League
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Indeed, the one time United did threaten to score was in a sweet passing move between Fellaini and Sanchez that breached an otherwise competent Sevilla defence.
That came in the 38th minute, Fellaini feeding Sanchez and getting the ball on the return before forcing an excellent save from Sergio Rico, cutting inside from the left. 
Lingard was frustrated by another save just after half-time but, those moments aside, it was meagre stuff. Sevilla were better, but wild – Luis Muriel twice and Franco Vazquez missing with shots, Joaquin Correa failing with a header from a left-sided corner.
Yet, in trying to do a job on Sevilla, United ended up having had a job done on them instead. If the blueprint survives from this match, it should be tucked away, never to be unfolded or utilised again. 
This is no way for Manchester United to play in Europe; it is a way for them, and any other team carrying 0-0 into a home leg, to lose.  
De Gea shows his dejection after United went behind at Old Trafford courtesy of a goal from Sevilla substitute Ben Yedder
De Gea shows his dejection after United went behind at Old Trafford courtesy of a goal from Sevilla substitute Ben Yedder
Ben Yedder nods the ball towards the United net as his side take a two goal lead during Tuesday night's game at Old Trafford
Ben Yedder nods the ball towards the United net as his side take a two goal lead during Tuesday night's game at Old Trafford
The Sevilla man pulls his shirt off as he runs towards the corner after helping to condemn United to a Champions League exit
The Sevilla man pulls his shirt off as he runs towards the corner after helping to condemn United to a Champions League exit
A shellshocked Mourinho looks surprised on the touchline after his side exited the Champions League at the last-16 stage
A shellshocked Mourinho looks surprised on the touchline after his side exited the Champions League at the last-16 stage
Sanchez puts his head in his shirt as the ex-Arsenal man again failed to get past the last-16 stage of the Champions League
Sanchez puts his head in his shirt as the ex-Arsenal man again failed to get past the last-16 stage of the Champions League
Eric Bailly is clearly upset following full-time as Old Trafford empties out behind him on a demoralising evening for the club
Eric Bailly is clearly upset following full-time as Old Trafford empties out behind him on a demoralising evening


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5497169/Man-Utd-1-2-Sevilla-Mourinhos-crash-Champions-League.html#ixzz59k4J41jw
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