CL 2nd Round, 2nd leg, Man Utd (0) vs (0) Sevilla (TV3)

LuckyLloyd

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43376849

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said on Monday he did not know whether midfielder Paul Pogba would return for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second-leg tie against Sevilla.

Pogba has returned to training after missing Saturday's 2-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool.

Forward Anthony Martial could return at Old Trafford after missing two matches.

The first leg in Seville finished 0-0, thanks largely to a superb first-half save from United's David de Gea.

The Red Devils will be without defenders Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind, and midfielder Ander Herrera.

And Tuesday's game could come too soon for striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is regaining fitness after almost three months out with a knee injury.

Midfielder Michael Carrick will hope to be included after confirming on Monday that he will retire at the end of the season.

Sevilla will be without defender Sebastien Corchia, while Daniel Carrico is also a doubt.

Former Manchester City winger Jesus Navas is unlikely to make the squad as he recovers from injury.

The Spanish side had the better of the first leg, but a combination of De Gea's saves and poor finishing left them frustrated.

United, who were playing their first Champions League knockout game in four years, have won 15 of their 18 home games so far this season.

"I think it is a very difficult match," said Mourinho. "We are going to try to prove that we are better [than the first leg]."

Can Sevilla spoil Saturday's party? You would think not given Mourinho's record, but Sevilla have a European pedigree of their own and should be absent of any pressure tonight. It could develop into a very interesting tie if Utd don't get a goal in the first 20 mins or so.

Will I Am Not

Saturday’s party :pac:

GavRedKing

Utd should have enough to get through this tie but it should be a fascinating game.

dfx-

With Sevilla, it could be 5-0 or 3-3. They're certainly not a side to depend on when in front, so United will not be out of it at any time. Being conservative probably keeps them in the game longer too though...

Nalz

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Can Sevilla spoil Saturday's party? You would think not given Mourinho's record, but Sevilla have a European pedigree of their own and should be absent of any pressure tonight. It could develop into a very interesting tie if Utd don't get a goal in the first 20 mins or so.

Thank you for referring to Manchester Unted as "Utd" and not "Man U" LuckyLloyd

This will be tough for Man Utd. I think they'll scrape through.

Agent Coulson

utd should roll Sevilla over easily.

Bret Hart

3-1

Excited and nervous, that's what the CL knockouts are all about. Missed the feeling!

Hopefully we can get the win.

Trigger

Agent Coulson wrote: »

utd should roll Sevilla over easily.

Harry Palmr

Sevilla have to start Ben Yedder but their manager appears to be a bit of an idiot about him.

and sure enough

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Young; Matic, Fellaini, Lingard, Alexis, Rashford, Lukaku.

Sevilla XI: Rico, Mercado, Kjaer, Lenglet, Escudero, N’Zonzi, Banega, Correa, Vázquez, Sarabia, Muriel.

Mr.Nice Guy

Confident of a United win but might be a scare along the way like Celta Vigo last season.

Need a big, bullying performance from Lukaku and I think there will be.

Wheeliebin30

Blatant free.

Mr.Nice Guy

N'Zonzi so good.

LuckyGent88

Another poor performance so far. Showing Sevilla way too much respect and they are very comfortable in possession.

Harry Palmr

Seville with nice build up play but little in the area.

monkey9

Strange atmosphere at that match. If Sevilla's passing was a bit better, they might have created more chances than they have already. Their passing has been very poor so far.

super_furry

The only way Sevilla are going to score is through a United mistake. They don't have enough creativity to really open United open and they're snatching at half-chances.

Mr.Nice Guy

Sevilla's shots from long range are a waste. Lack of composure when they get to the edge of the box.

A Dub in Glasgo

This is snooze material

TitianGerm

super_furry wrote: »

The only way Sevilla are going to score is through a United mistake. They don't have enough creativity to really open United open and they're snatching at half-chances.

Ben Yedder is excellent, I don't understand why he didn't play in the first leg and didn't start tonight.

KERSPLAT!

United started well but Sevilla getting more possession but not really doing much with it. Can only see a United win but Sevilla could make it very difficult with a goal.

Turtwig

super_furry wrote: »

The only way Sevilla are going to score is through a United mistake. They don't have enough creativity to really open United open and they're snatching at half-chances.

Or Ben Yedder comes on.
United being really passive.

niallo27

Seville not getting much off this ref.

Fromvert

Think it's only a matter of time before United get their goal. Sevilla are very wasteful when getting forward.

super_furry

Fellaini's playing like a striker.

Harry Palmr

TitianGerm wrote: »

Ben Yedder is excellent, I don't understand why he didn't play in the first leg and didn't start tonight.

Indeed, it's weird that he is basically persona non Grata. far more incisive than any other forward.

HT 0-0

Mr.Nice Guy

Bit of a phony war at the minute. Game hasn't quite sparked into life. Only a matter of time before it happens as the tension grows.

N'Zonzi was the standout player for me. Bossed it in midfield. Lenglet has impressed in defence too. Sevilla's attack is pretty toothless and they're resorting to extremely ambitious shots from long range which De Gea will be quite happy to see. United need to get better service into Lukaku. Been disappointed with Lingard and Rashford, the latter doesn't look comfortable on the right. Subs will be important. Might be a game where a bit of Mata magic wins it.

pudzey101

Sh!te game so far , not sure which of the 2 teams would be more a threat in the next round

Sevilla to improve in 2nd half. Score draw?

super_furry

Can't see Sevilla scoring at all the way they're playing. 1-0 United with Fellaini scoring.

Harry Palmr

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Sevilla to improve in 2nd half. Score draw?

Away goal would mean Seville winning

Trigger

It still puzzles me how N’zonzi hasn’t been snapped up by a big team

Equium

I think it's safe to say that this year's champions aren't playing tonight.

The difference in quality on show between these teams and some of the football we saw last week is there for all to see.

Utopia Parkway

United would definitely be in trouble if Sevilla had a decent striker over the two legs. Muriel has been comically bad.

patsy sally

ddnt see any of the first half any chances in the game?

super_furry

patsy sally wrote: »

ddnt see any of the first half any chances in the game?

Fellaini with the best one. Smashed it at the goalkeeper from a tight angle, easy enough save.

patsy sally

super_furry wrote: »

Fellaini with the best one. Smashed it at the goalkeeper from a tight angle, easy enough save.

cheers

Turtwig

Looked a clean tackle.

patsy sally

cracking tackle

Liam McPoyle

pudzey101 wrote: »

Sh!te game so far , not sure which of the 2 teams would be more a threat in the next round

You boys won't have to worry about either of them anyway son.

pudzey101

Business Cat wrote: »

You boys won't have to worry about either of them anyway son.

Just giving my opinion sir at least we can beat a good italian side at home 😂😂😂

Trigger

pudzey101 wrote: »

Just giving my opinion sir at least we can beat a good italian side at home 😂😂😂

Sevilla are Spanish

Fromvert

astradave wrote: »

Sevilla are Spanish

And AC aren't what I'd consider a good team :pac:

Mr.Nice Guy

Lenglet's been immense for them.

Fromvert

Second half has been been a lot better, both teams getting chances.

KERSPLAT!

Coming to life now

super_furry

I'd have Matic off before Fellaini. Think he's probably been United's best player.

Harry Palmr

Liverpool could do a lot worse than look at N'zonzi

osarusan

Am I the only one who thinks Correa is fairly crap?

Trigger

super_furry wrote: »

I'd have Matic off before Fellaini. Think he's probably been United's best player.

He’s only coming back from injury, he’s been good but starting to tire

Turtwig

Born teams central defenders playing very well.