Manchester United fans are confident that their side will progress through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League after drawing Real Betis as last-16 opponents.
United have never played the Spaniards competitively before but faced them in a friendly during December’s World Cup break, losing 1-0 with a heavily weakened and rotated. The Reds will host Betis first on Wednesday, March 8 before the return leg a week later.
The draw came the morning after United’s triumphant 2-1 win over Barcelona in the playoff round. Second-half goals from Fred and Antony saw the hosts to a memorable 4-3 aggregate victory in a competition classic.
