Facundo Pellistri had to wait a long time to make his full Manchester United debut, but he grabbed his opportunity when it finally came against Real Betis on Thursday night.
Pellistri joined the club in a £7.65million transfer from Uruguayan side Penarol in October 2020. The 21-year-old winger spent time on loan with Spanish side Alaves and, after playing in all three World Cup games for Uruguay, his patience is now being rewarded.
His eighth appearance of the season was his first start as Erik ten Hag used United’s 4-1 lead from the first leg to give the youngster a chance. Pellistri was bright throughout the 1-0 win in Seville on Thursday as United eased into the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
