MANCHESTER UNITED saw their cup treble dreams fizzle out with a whimper after a shocking display against Sevilla.
Following the collapse at Old Trafford United needed to start the second leg well to stand a chance of going through against the Europa League specialists.
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However, a combined calamity from David de Gea and Harry Maguire put paid to that as Maguire gifted the ball for Youssef En-Nesyri‘s opener inside eight minutes.
The second half started no better, with Casemiro losing his man at a corner as an effort deflected off Loic Bade’s shoulder and looped over De Gea.
De Gea then rushed out his goal to try and sweep away the danger of a Sevilla long ball, but misjudged it and gifted the ball to En-Nesyri to score his second of the night in an open net.
It was a match also summed up by a complete lack of effort and desire to win second battles, as they were outfought and outmatched by the La Liga side.
Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Red Devils.
David de Gea – 2
GettyDavid de Gea and Harry Maguire summed up a miserable evening for the Red Devils[/caption]
Played a hospital pass to Maguire for Sevilla‘s opener and looked unsettled at times later on in the half. Robbie Savage planted blame for the looping second goal at his doorstep.
Only De Gea knows what he was trying to do as he rushed out for the third goal, which sums up the grievances many United fans have with the Spaniard.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 5
How this match could have been different if De Gea passed to him in the eighth minute. Wan-Bissaka was dependable enough when progressing the ball upfield.
Shifted to left-back in the latter stages of the first half and was then hooked by Ten Hag at half-time.
Harry Maguire – 3
Shocking error to gift Sevilla the lead after just eight minutes. Inexplicably called for the ball before trying a blind pass to Wan-Bissaka under pressure.
Guilty of giving the ball away on a number of occasions later on as well. Two horror European legs to forget for him.
Victor Lindelof – 6
A steady-eddie as his defensive partner seemed to implode next to him.
Competent enough on the ball and won enough defensive duels when challenged. Unspectacular night for the Swede but did his job on the whole.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Once again deputising at left-back in the absence of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia but was shifted back to the right side late in the first half.
Blocked two shots on the line in a goalmouth scramble early in the second half.
Casemiro – 4
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A ghost of the player seen for much of the season tonight. Often guilty of not plugging gaps in midfield well enough and also sloppy on the ball at times.
Lost his man for the corner at the start of the second half. Booked later in the half so would have missed the semi-final first leg.
Christian Eriksen – 4
Unable to help United control the midfield for much of the game and struggled in the frantic nature it.
Poor display from the Dane before being subbed off in the 86th minute.
Marcel Sabitzer – 5
Like Eriksen unable to really grab hold of the midfield battle and dictate tempo.
Up for the fight but lacked the passes in behind he thrived off last week.
Antony – 6
Only United player who looked they had a modicum of desire in the first half. However, the final ball was unable to find target whenever a chance presented itself – not that there were many.
Less able to make an impact in the second half.
Jadon Sancho – 3
BT Sport‘s Paul Scholes slammed Sancho’s opening actions in the game as “terrible” and unfortunately that’s all the chance he was given by Ten Hag after being hooked at half-time.
Even forgetting the lack of quality on show, Sancho’s desire left a lot to be questioned, particularly given Antony‘s work rate on the opposite flank.
Anthony Martial – 5
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Limped off injured once again and is set for a return to the club’s medical room.
Not his best night even prior to the injury. Struggled to get involved and link with his fellow attackers.
Substitutes
Marcus Rashford (On for Sancho 46mins) – 6
Returned from injury and was able to offer something to in behind or out wide. However, didn’t look his sharpest and was unable to lift the team as much as they needed.
Luke Shaw (On for Wan-Bissaka 46mins) – 5
Came on following an injury and played like it. Passing range was off-key all over the pitch.
Wout Weghorst (On for Martial 54mins) – 5
Once again put in the hard yards in the final third but as always showed a lack of cutting edge.
Fred (On for Sabitzer 68mins) – 5
Came on to add energy but with couldn’t offer the lift needed to turn the tie around.
Anthony Elanga (On for Eriksen 86mins) – N/A
Saved the embarrassment of being associated with his team-mates for most of the night and actually worked the Sevilla goalkeeper in his brief cameo.