Man Utd get redemption as they thrash Betis in UEL

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Antony scored for Man Utd in the 52nd minute. EFE

Manchester United faced Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie at Old Trafford. The Red Devils put the defeat against Liverpool behind them and won 4-1 against Pellegrini's side.

Manchester United equalled their heaviest ever defeat and worst since 1931 in losing 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday. The Red Devils faced Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 match at home. For this reason, Erik ten Hag responded by naming the same starting line-up and was rewarded with a return to form.

Marcus Rashford smashed United into an early lead with his 26th goal of the season, but Betis levelled against the run of play when Ayoze Perez fired into the far corner.

The visitors could even have gone in front before half-time when Perez's deflected cross came back off the post. But it was two of United's most fiercely criticised stars in recent days who made the difference after the break. They hit back in the second half of the match.

Antony curled a brilliant shot into the top corner before Bruno Fernandes, who Ten Hag named again as captain, headed in Luke Shaw's corner. The Brazilian player scored his eighth goal of the season.

Wout Weghorst netted the fourth goal to crown his team. The 30-year-old player scored just his second goal in 15 appearances for United by pouncing from close range six minutes from time.