Fernandes Gets 9, Weghorst With 8.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Real Betis | OneFootball

Manchester United entertained Real Betis at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League last 16 tie. The Red Devils made a quick start to the game and took the lead in the sixth-minute courtesy of Marcus Rashford’s goal. However, Ayoze Perez equalised for the visitors in the 32nd minute as both teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.

Erik ten Hag’s men ramped up the pressure in the second half and got their noses ahead once again in the 52nd minute via Antony’s effort. Bruno Fernandes made it 3-0 to Man United just six minutes later before Wout Weghorst put the icing on the cake by scoring his team’s fourth goal in the 82nd minute. The contest ended with Man United securing a dominant 4-0 win at the Theatre of Dreams.

Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the match against Real Betis.

GK: David de Gea – 6/10

The Spanish keeper made one good save in the game but will be disappointed for not keeping a clean sheet.

RB: Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10

He didn’t do much wrong at the back and made some decent runs with the ball.

CB: Raphael Varane – 7/10

Varane dealt with the danger when required and engineered one good chance going forward.

CB: Lisandro Martinez – 7/10

The Argentine defender gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and was a lively presence on the ball as well.

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LB: Luke Shaw – 7.5/10

Shaw performed his defensive duties well and made some decent chances in the final third. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Casemiro – 7/10

He earned the ball back a few times for his team and engineered one good opportunity in the opponent’s half.

CM: Fred – 6.5/10

Fred anchored the midfield with conviction and had a couple of bright moments in the final third.

RW: Antony – 8/10

He was a constant menace on the right flank and has got a goal to show for his efforts.

CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 9/10

Fernandes did his fair share of defending and was a real threat in front of the opponent’s goal. He ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.

LW: Marcus Rashford – 7.5/10

The English talent caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders and got his name on the scoresheet early in the game.

ST: Wout Weghorst – 8.5/10

He caused all sorts of problems for the Real Betis centre-backs and got his deserved goal in the 82nd minute.

Substitutes:

RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6/10

The talented full-back struggled to get into the rhythm of the game in the second half.

LB: Tyrell Malacia – 6/10

Malacia was solid at the back.

LW: Jadon Sancho – 6.5/10

He engineered two inviting chances in the final third.

CM: Scott McTominay – N/A

McTominay hardly had any time to influence the game.

RW: Facundo Pellestri – N/A

He came on for the final few minutes of the contest.