The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League is upon us.
But who is taking part in this draw? Why are the league phase positions so important? And when is the next draw?
Here’s how it’s going to work.
When is the draw for the knockout playoff round?
The draw for the knockout playoff round will take place on Friday at 7 a.m. ET / midday U.K. at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
Which clubs are in Friday’s draw?
Only the 16 teams that finish in positions 9 to 24 will have an interest.
The clubs who finish in the top eight go directly through to the round of 16.
Clubs finishing 25th to 36th are eliminated.
Does it matter where you finish in the table?
Yes, because the league placings create the knockout bracket. Unlike in previous seasons, where there would be open draws, paths will be set after this phase has been completed.
The new “seeding” system means the highest-placed teams can’t face each other until the latter stages of the knockout round.
For instance, if we look at the table right now, Lazio and Eintracht Frankfurt are in first and second, and they would not be able to play each other until the final. The teams in third and fourth — currently Athletic Club and Manchester United — can’t play Lazio and Eintracht Frankfurt until the semifinals.
Finishing seventh or eighth could be seen as creating a more difficult path than being 11th or 12th, as it would mean facing first or second in the quarterfinals. Teams in 11th and 12th avoid this until the semifinals, but do have to play an extra round.
How does the knockout draw work?
In the knockout playoff round draw, teams are paired by their final position, in order (e.g. 9 and 10, 11 and 12, etc).
Of each pair, teams will be drawn into opposite halves of the bracket. For instance, 15th (Union St.-Gilloise), 16th (Ajax) will split off and cannot play each other until the final (which is the case for all pairs).
Before the draw, paired teams will have two possible opponents. If we take Union St.-Gilloise and Ajax again, they will be drawn to play either 17th (PAOK) or 18th (Real Sociedad).
The eight unseeded teams are drawn first into a position in the bracket. This starts with 23rd and 24th, and moves down to 17th and 18th. In each case the first team drawn goes into the first half of the bracket (let’s say PAOK), meaning the other club in the pair (which would be Real Sociedad) goes into the second half.
The draw then moves on to the seeded teams, continuing with 15th and 16th down to ninth and 10th. Again, the first team drawn goes into the first half of the bracket (so if that’s Ajax, they’d be playing PAOK) — which automatically creates a knockout playoff round fixture — and so on with the other paired team into the second half (which makes Union St.-Gilloise vs. Real Sociedad).
The seeded clubs will play the second leg at home.
So there’s no country protection?
Correct. Clubs from the same country can play each other from the knockout playoff round onward.
It’s also possible to draw one of the eight teams you’ve already faced — including the most recent opponents from Matchday 8.
What dates are the knockout playoff round?
First legs: Feb. 13 Second legs: Feb. 20
So what about the top eight clubs?
After the knockout playoff round draw, the teams who finish inside the top eight will still have four possible opponents.
For instance, third (Athletic Club) and sixth (Man United) would still be able to play any of 13th, 14th, 19th or 20th (Rangers, AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Elfsborg). This is because Athletic and Man United could yet be drawn into either half, but only into the specific paths for those fixtures.
Once the knockout playoff round is complete, and two of those clubs have been knocked out, Athletic and Man United would have two possible opponents remaining: the winners of the knockout playoff round ties.
When is the draw for the round of 16?
The round of 16 draw then takes place on Friday, Feb. 21, when Athletic and Man United would simply be drawn into opposite halves of the bracket — which would create a fixture against one of the winners of the ties involving Rangers, AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Elfsborg.
The teams placed first to eighth are seeded and will be at home in the second leg.
First legs: March 6 Second legs: March 13
The knockout bracket is now set through to the final.
Who gets home advantage in the quarterfinals and semifinals?
There will be one more draw, straight after the round of 16 is set, to determine the home teams in the second leg for the quarterfinals and semifinals. This is not done on league phase seeding.
The Europa League knockout draw is set to take place on Friday, December 14th at 12:00 PM CET. The draw will determine the matchups for the Round of 32, with the first legs scheduled to be played on February 14th and the second legs on February 21st.
The format of the draw will see the 24 group winners from the Europa League group stage, along with the 8 third-placed teams from the Champions League group stage, drawn against each other. Teams from the same country or group cannot be drawn against each other in the Round of 32.
The knockout stage will be played in a two-legged format, with away goals and extra time used to determine the winners if the aggregate score is tied after the second leg. The winners of the Round of 32 will advance to the Round of 16, which will be drawn after the Round of 32 matches have been completed.
Stay tuned for the Europa League knockout draw to see which teams will face off in the next stage of the competition!
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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Ferencváros: UEFA Europa League stats & head-to-head
As Eintracht Frankfurt prepares to face Ferencváros in the UEFA Europa League, let’s take a look at some key stats and the head-to-head record between these two teams.
Eintracht Frankfurt:
– Eintracht Frankfurt is currently in Group D of the Europa League, sitting in second place with 6 points from 3 matches.
– The German club has scored 5 goals and conceded 2 in the competition so far.
– In their last match, Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Antwerp 3-1.
Ferencváros:
– Ferencváros is in Group D alongside Eintracht Frankfurt, currently in third place with 4 points from 3 matches.
– The Hungarian club has scored 5 goals and conceded 5 in the Europa League.
– Ferencváros’s last Europa League match ended in a 2-2 draw against Olympiacos.
Head-to-head record:
– Eintracht Frankfurt and Ferencváros have faced each other twice in European competitions, with each team winning one match.
– The last time these two teams met was in the 2019/20 Europa League group stage, where Eintracht Frankfurt won 1-0 at home.
– It promises to be an exciting clash as both teams look to secure a crucial victory in their quest to advance to the knockout stages of the Europa League.
Stay tuned for the match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Ferencváros to see which team comes out on top in this crucial Europa League encounter.
Tempo di calcoli per Roma e Lazio, oggi impegnate nella penultima giornata della prima fase della UEFA Europa League. La squadra di Claudio Ranieri, con 9 punti all’attivo, sarà ospite dell’Az Alkmaar, mentre gi uomini di Marco Baroni affronteranno all’Olimpico la Real Sociedad, forti del primato in classifica e dei 16 punti conquistati nelle prime sei apparizioni. I biancocelesti sono a un passo dall’aritmetica qualificazione agli ottavi di finale della competizione, mentre i giallorossi devono guadagnarsi quanto prima l’accesso ai playoff. Ecco tutte le combinazioni possibili per Roma e Lazio.
Lazio agli ottavi di Europa League se: le possibili combinazioni per il primo posto
Per quanto concerne i ragazzi di Marco Baroni, fare calcoli è senza dubbio più semplice, partendo da una situazione di vantaggio: Lazio in testa alla classifica generale con 16 punti, già qualificata matematicamente ai playoff e con la possibilità di accedere agli ottavi di finale da prima. Per avere la certezza di arrivare tra le prime otto, ai biancocelesti basta un punto nelle ultime due gare contro Real Sociedad e Braga. Quattro, invece, basterebbero per mettere in cassaforte il primato e guidare una delle due facce del “tabellone tennistico” previsto dalla UEFA, salvo che l’Anderlecht (unica squadra a quota 14) non vinca le sue due partite in goleada, fino a ricucire una differenza reti che vede attualmente la Lazio avanti di 6 gol. Qualora dovessero essere pareggiati punti e differenza reti, il criterio successivo sarebbe quello dei gol fatti nella fase campionato. L’Athletic Bilbao, invece, può arrivare al massimo a quota 19, avendo perso ieri ad Istanbul contro il Besiktas. E se la Lazio cadesse contro Real Sociedad e Braga? Verosimilmente, perderebbe il primo posto ma non gli ottavi, considerando che ha ben 5 punti di vantaggio sulla nona classificata (Tottenham) e restano solo sei punti a disposizione.
La Roma agli ottavi di Europa League se: playoff quasi certi, le possibili combinazioni
Capitolo Roma: i giallorossi, che hanno collezionato 9 punti in sei incontri disputati, navigano a metà del guado, al quattordicesimo posto, in coabitazione con Olympiacos, Ferencvaros, Viktoria Plzen e Besiktas (che ha una partita in più). Con due vittorie, contro Az Alkmaar ed Eintracht Francoforte, la formazione di Ranieri accumulerebbe un totale di 15 punti, con il 70% di possibilità di accedere direttamente agli ottavi di finale. Un traguardo ancora alla portata, tenendo conto che oggi, giovedì 23 gennaio, si affronteranno proprio Manchester United (settima classificata) e Rangers (ottava), con gli scozzesi che vantano appena due punti in più della Roma. Per i playoff, la strada appare spianata: a quota 9, sfiora già il 70% di chance qualificazione, ma con un punto in due partite avrebbe di fatto la certezza di parteciparvi (98%). E in caso di doppia sconfitta? Gli ottavi rimarrebbero solo un sogno, mentre i playoff potrebbero essere ugualmente centrati con l’ausilio dei risultati delle altre.
Europa League, Roma e Lazio agli ottavi se: le possibili combinazioni
Le squadre italiane Roma e Lazio hanno entrambe superato la fase a gironi dell’Europa League e ora si preparano per gli ottavi di finale. Ma quali sono le possibili combinazioni che potrebbero portare entrambe le squadre romane alla fase successiva della competizione?
1. Roma e Lazio vincono entrambe i loro incontri agli ottavi di finale: Questa è la situazione più ottimistica, in cui entrambe le squadre riescono a superare i rispettivi avversari e si qualificano per i quarti di finale.
2. Una squadra vince e l’altra pareggia: In questo caso, una delle due squadre riesce a vincere il proprio match agli ottavi di finale, mentre l’altra ottiene un pareggio che le permette comunque di passare il turno.
3. Entrambe le squadre pareggiano e passano ai rigori: Se entrambe le squadre non riescono a vincere il proprio incontro e pareggiano, potrebbero passare ai rigori e entrambe potrebbero qualificarsi per i quarti di finale.
In ogni caso, sia la Roma che la Lazio hanno dimostrato di essere squadre competitive in Europa League e hanno buone possibilità di raggiungere la fase successiva della competizione. I tifosi delle due squadre romane possono quindi essere ottimisti e sperare in un risultato positivo agli ottavi di finale.
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The Europa League hosts another eagerly-anticipated ‘Battle of Britain’ clash at Old Trafford tonight. Having fought to a tight draw with Tottenham at Ibrox last month, Rangers now head south of the border hoping to exploit a Manchester United side who have been largely dismal at home of late – with manager Ruben Amorim making headlines after Sunday’s defeat to Brighton by claiming his team were maybe the worst in the club’s history.
United have lost four of their last five games at home, though Europe has offered respite for Amorim so far with two opening wins to have them on course for automatic qualification for the last 16. They begin the night in seventh with 12 points and no defeats, with Rangers only a place and a point behind them after an encouraging season of their own on the continent that has come amid a hugely disappointing domestic campaign under Philippe Clement.
Rangers – who lost a pre-season friendly to United last summer – have never beaten or even scored a goal against this evening’s opponents in four previous meetings, while they have not won a European tie in England for more than 32 years. Follow Manchester United vs Rangers live below!
Manchester United vs Rangers latest news
Kick-off time: 8pm GMT | Old Trafford
How to watch: TNT Sports
Man United team news: Bayindir, Collyer and Garnacho start
Rangers team news: Six changes as Butland returns
Standard Sport prediction
Manchester United 0-0 Rangers
20:11 , George Flood
9 mins: A huge chance for Rangers to take an early lead against the run of play!
Collyer gets caught in possession in a dangerous area and Igamane plays in Raskin, who stumbles at the crucial moment as he’s denied by Bayindir.
The rebound is then clipped onto the roof of the net by Ridvan Yilmaz.
Manchester United 0-0 Rangers
20:09 , George Flood
6 mins: Rangers try to counter-attack for the first time but Cerny can’t inspire any early threat for the visitors, who have barely got a touch of the ball so far despite the wonderful noise being created by their fans.
Some diligent defending from the likes of Raskin, getting back to help his defence.
Manchester United 0-0 Rangers
20:06
4 mins: A couple of key interventions from Balogun early on as he makes a fine challenge on Garnacho inside the Rangers box.
He then boots clear a dangerous low cross from the right to avert the latest danger.
Manchester United 0-0 Rangers
20:05
2 mins: United are dominating possession early on as Garnacho works space to shoot and warms the palms of ex-Red Devil Butland in the Rangers goal.
It looks like Eriksen is playing as one of those two attackers in support of Zirkzee, along with Garnacho.
So Fernandes sitting deep alongside Collyer.
Manchester United vs Rangers
20:02 , George Flood
Underway in this huge ‘Battle of Britain’ clash at Old Trafford!
Erik Lambrechts of Belgium is tonight’s referee, with Bram van Driessche on VAR duty.
A real big-game feel to this one. Superb noise around the ground.
19:57
Manchester United fans continue to pay tribute to late club icon Denis Law as the two teams emerge from the Old Trafford tunnel.
A brilliant atmosphere already at the Theatre of Dreams, those 3,500 Rangers fans are making one hell of a racket.
Altay Bayindir out to put more pressure on Andre Onana
19:50 , George Flood
You also get the sense that Altay Bayindir could really heap pressure on Andre Onana with another strong performance tonight.
Manchester United’s No2 grabbed a rare chance with both hands against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round earlier this month, making several key saves and saving two penalties – one in normal time and the other in the shootout.
With Onana continuing to commit key mistakes, including against Brighton on Sunday, Bayindir would do his chances of regular starts no harm at all with another confident display here.
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Toby Collyer poised for first European start for Man Utd
19:41
A big night in store for Toby Collyer, Manchester United‘s 21-year-old academy graduate who is making his first-ever European start in midfield.
His selection tonight – along with that of Christian Eriksen – with Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte both dropping to the bench probably tells you all you need to know about Casemiro’s future at Old Trafford.
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Amad Diallo plots downfall of former loan club Rangers
19:33
Plenty of eyes tonight will be on Amad Diallo, who has been by far the best Manchester United player during Ruben Amorim’s tenure so far.
The Ivorian winger signed a new five-and-a-half year contract at Old Trafford earlier this month and continued his fine form with a stylish home hat-trick against Southampton last week.
Tonight he comes up against the club for whom he only made 13 appearances during a frustrating loan stint back in 2022.
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Six Rangers changes as Butland returns in goal
19:16
Captain James Tavernier, Robin Propper, Jefte, Connor Barron and Nedim Bajrami are the only Rangers players to retain their starting berths following Sunday’s 5-0 thrashing of minnows Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup at Ibrox.
Jack Butland is back in goal, with Tom Lawrence on the bench after injury.
Barron deputises in midfield for the suspended Mohamed Diomande.
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Five changes from Man Utd as Bayindir, Collyer and Garnacho all start
19:09 , George Flood
So that’s five changes from Ruben Amorim to the Manchester United side that started Sunday’s 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, with Altay Bayindir – the hero of the recent FA Cup win at Arsenal – getting another chance to impress in goal in place of the error-prone Andre Onana.
Harry Maguire makes way for Lisandro Martinez in defence, with Noussair Mazraoui also dropping out.
Young Toby Collyer comes in alongside Christian Eriksen to make his first-ever European start in midfield, with that duo replacing Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte.
Alejandro Garnacho also comes into the attack despite today’s latest transfer links to Chelsea.
Antony is on the bench as expected despite that imminent loan move to Real Betis.
Clement calls on Rangers to ‘write history’ at Old Trafford
18:44 , George Flood
Rangers boss Philippe Clement, meanwhile, says he is not interested in the ongoing “noise” around Manchester United.
The Belgian said he has no interest in “parking the bus” at Old Trafford tonight as he urged his players to “write history”.
Rangers have never beaten or scored a single goal against United in four previous competitive games, having also lost 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield last summer.
Rangers’ last win in Europe over English opposition came with a double over Leeds in 1992.
“I’m not somebody who believes in parking a bus in front of goal and hoping that nothing happens, hoping to come one time on the other side to score a goal,” said Clement.
“So we’ll play to our qualities. Of course, we also need to consider the qualities of Manchester United.
“It’s a really, really big challenge. The spotlight is on the players and it’s a massive opportunity.
“I know my team and my squad will embrace those moments. You dream of being in stadiums like this.”
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Maguire: Manchester United must stop gifting the first goal
18:26 , George Flood
Harry Maguire was also asked if it was helpful to hear Ruben Amorim describe his players as nervous after their sixth home defeat of the season already.
“We spoke about the first goal at Old Trafford. It’s not teams coming to Old Trafford and opening us up and tactically breaking us down,” he said.
“Anyone that was at the game against Brighton – it was a 50/50 game and could have gone either way and we gave them a goal early on which we knew we had to stop. We spoke about it in the pre-match.
“We have to stop giving away the first goal. The first goal against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth were set-plays, the first goal against Southampton was from a set-play.
“These aren’t things that are tactically a problem – these are things that you have to go into a game focused on and mentally ready to win a football match.
“Football matches are sometimes defined on small margins and at the moment we aren’t getting those because we aren’t mentally focused enough to make them go our away.”
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Harry Maguire responds to Amorim’s ‘worst team’ criticism
18:24 , George Flood
And what of the players’ response to that controversial public criticism from their manager?
Harry Maguire was alongside Ruben Amorim conducting yesterday’s pre-match media duties at Carrington.
“As players after the game we were really frustrated and disappointed coming off the back of a good away performance,” he said.
“We were confident and felt we could beat Brighton.
“We have to look at ourselves and take responsibility on ourselves.
“As an individual I go home and think about how I can help this team improve and get back to where we want to get to, which is to challenge a lot higher than we are in the league.
“We have to take responsibility and improve individually, which will help the team improve.”
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Ruben Amorim: It’s good to be honest and not ‘delusional’
18:19 , George Flood
Ruben Amorim was also asked if it was helpful to keep publicly claiming that his players are nervous amid another hugely disappointing run of form…
“If you want I can be delusional and say different things,” he said.
“I say it as I see it. I said it to the players and I said it to you – I think it’s a good thing to be really honest.
“If you want me to say different things, I can start to do that because it is easier for me.
“If you are in the stadium you can feel it but I am not nervous, I am frustrated.”
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‘Frustrated’ Amorim accepts ‘worst team ever’ criticism too strong
18:13 , George Flood
Inevitably, much of the pre-match build-up from a Manchester United perspective has been focused on Ruben Amorim’s headline comments after Sunday’s 3-1 home defeat by Brighton – the Red Devils’ fourth loss in their last five outings at Old Trafford – in which he furiously labelled his team as maybe the worst in the club’s history.
The passionate Portuguese has since sought to play down those words, admitting the criticism of his players was too strong.
“I was talking more for myself than for my players, because you have to find a coach that starts a job and loses (seven) games… it was more for me… I was talking more about me than the players…,” he insisted.
“So I understand I gave you that headline and I’m frustrated sometimes and sometimes I should not say that in those terms.
“But it is what it is and that’s it. Sometimes it’s really hard to hide the frustration in some moments.
“But the good thing is that I said the same things in a different way in the dressing room five minutes before.
“The response was quite normal because I’m really blunt with my players.”
Amorim added: “Sometimes you are a young guy and you do mistakes and then you improve.
“I don’t promise to you I will not do it again, I don’t know, I try to improve.”
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Antony involved for Man Utd despite imminent exit
18:05
Here is Antony – along with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro – arriving at Old Trafford tonight, set to be part of the Manchester United squad before joining LaLiga side Real Betis on loan for the remainder of the season.
However, such a deal is said to include no option or obligation for a permanent transfer, meaning the much-maligned Brazilian winger will be back at the club in the summer.
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18:02
The calm before the storm at Old Trafford tonight, where just over 3,500 travelling fans will make plenty of noise later on.
It looks like more have made the trip to Manchester, where Rangers lost the 2008 Uefa Cup final against Zenit Saint Petersburg at the Etihad (then City of Manchester) Stadium.
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Manchester United vs Rangers prediction
17:50 , George Flood
Of the two teams, Rangers are in better form results-wise.
They’re unbeaten in seven and this is probably their best chance to claim a result away at Old Trafford.
With that said, the Red Devils have been a different prospect in the Europa League this season and supporters will demand a response after Sunday’s latest home defeat to Brighton.
Expect goals in this one as the hosts edge it.
Manchester United to win, 3-2.
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Rangers team news
17:48
Rangers should have first-choice goalkeeper Jack Butland back tonight after receiving hospital treatment for an internal bleed on his thigh that has forced him to miss the last six matches.
Tom Lawrence is also back available after a long spell out, but Philippe Clement’s list of absentees remains lengthy.
Mohamed Diomande is suspended for picking up three yellow cards in Europe this season, while Dujon Sterling, John Souttar, Neraysho Kasanwirjo and Danilo are all injured.
Ianis Hagi, Rabbi Matondo and Clinton Nsiala – as well as Danilo – are ineligible for Europa League action, along with new loan signing from Lille, Rafael Fernandes.
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Manchester United team news
17:39 , George Flood
Manchester United are not expecting any of their injured players to return for tonight’s game, so it will be a similar pool available to Ruben Amorim.
Centre-back Victor Lindelof is now back in training having not featured since before Christmas, but he won’t form part of the squad this evening.
No sign of the latest Luke Shaw comeback just yet, while Mason Mount and Jonny Evans also remain sidelined.
Antony is with the United squad tonight with his imminent move to Real Betis not quite completed.
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How to watch Manchester United vs Rangers
17:36
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7pm GMT.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Manchester United vs Rangers live
17:32 , George Flood
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of Manchester United vs Rangers.
It’s another fascinating ‘Battle of Britain’ clash ahead in the Europa League, a little over a month after depleted Tottenham fought to a lively draw at Ibrox.
Now Rangers will be hoping to wreak more Old Trafford misery on United, who have lost four of their last five home matches to lead frustrated manager Ruben Amorim to publicly describe his team as maybe the worst in the club’s history.
Philippe Clement’s side are experiencing their own domestic hardships, though both of these clubs are currently well-placed to automatically reach the last 16 of the Europa League – with just one point and place in the top eight separating them at the start of the night.
Kick-off tonight is ay 8pm GMT, so stay tuned for match build-up, team news and live updates.
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Welcome to the live coverage of the Europa League match between Manchester United and Rangers! Stay tuned for the latest score updates, goal updates, and all the action as it happens.
Both teams are coming into this match with high expectations and will be looking to secure a crucial victory to advance in the tournament. Manchester United will be hoping to continue their strong run of form, while Rangers will be looking to cause an upset and progress to the next round.
The match promises to be an exciting and intense encounter, so make sure to keep up with all the action right here. Don’t miss a moment of the game as we provide you with live updates and analysis throughout the match.
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Baroni warning for Lazio: ‘Nothing achieved yet’ in Europa League
Marco Baroni does not want Lazio injuries and bans to be an excuse as they welcome Real Sociedad to secure Europa League progress this evening. ‘Nothing has been achieved yet.’
Luca Pellegrini and Samuel Gigot are both suspended, with Manuel Lazzari, Patric and Matias Vecino injured, plus Elseid Hysaj, Toma Basic, Gaetano Castrovilli and new signing Arjon Ibrahimovic are not eligible for the Europa League.
Baroni wants no Lazio excuses
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“We’re taking no risks over the fitness levels of Pedro and Noslin, they can play part of the game.”
The Biancocelesti are top of the table and can guarantee their spot in the top eight, with direct access to the Round of 16, with a game to spare.
“This requires a great performance and the best Lazio, because it is a complicated match against a top level opponent,” continued Baroni.
“These are important and wonderful steps for the growth of the team, we want to be in games like this. We require humility, solidity and keeping our shape, as this is essential against a side like Real Sociedad.”
Lazio won every Europa League fixture except for the stalemate with Ludogorets.
“We are pleased with what we have done so far in the Europa League, but nothing has been achieved yet. We must play as if there’s no tomorrow.”
Their final Europa League league phase fixture is away to SC Braga on Thursday January 30.
Lazio may have secured a strong 1-0 victory against Galatasaray in the Europa League, but coach Simone Inzaghi has issued a stern warning to his players: ‘Nothing achieved yet’.
Inzaghi’s assistant coach, Massimiliano Baroni, echoed this sentiment in a recent press conference, urging the team to stay focused and not get complacent despite their recent success.
“It was a great win for us, but we cannot afford to rest on our laurels,” Baroni said. “We must continue to work hard and stay humble because nothing has been achieved yet. The Europa League is a long and tough competition, and we must keep pushing ourselves to reach our goals.”
Baroni’s words serve as a wake-up call for Lazio, reminding them that they cannot afford to lose their momentum and concentration if they want to go far in the tournament. With tough opponents ahead, including Marseille and Lokomotiv Moscow, the team must stay on their toes and continue to give their best in every match.
As the competition heats up, Lazio will need to heed Baroni’s warning and approach each game with the same determination and focus that led them to victory against Galatasaray. Only then can they hope to achieve their ultimate goal in the Europa League.
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Beleaguered Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim will be hoping for a response from his players as the Red Devils take on Scottish giants Rangers today, in this key UEFA Europa League match.
The hosts come into this Battle-of-Britain clash off the back of a demoralizing 3-1 defeat to Brighton in the English Premier League at the weekend, a result that led to Amorim labeling his team as possibly the worst in the club’s history.
They come up against a Rangers team that are just one point and one place behind their opponents today, with the Glasgow side currently in eighth spot.
Manchester United host Rangers on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Old Trafford. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, making it a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 7 a.m. AEDT start in Australia on Friday morning.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the match as it happens, wherever you are in the world.
Bruno Fernandes’ first-half penalty was Man United’s only shot on target in his side’s 3-1 loss at home to Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.
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Livestream Man United vs. Rangers in the US
American soccer fans can stream every fixture of this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the UEFA Europa League.
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Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $8 per month and Premium for $13 per month. Both offer coverage of the Europa League as well as the Champions League.
The cheaper Essential option has ads for on-demand streaming and lacks live CBS feeds as well as the ability to download shows to watch offline later. Newcomers to the service can take advantage of a 30-day free trial, while students may qualify for a 25% discount.
How to watch every UEFA Europa League 2024/25 game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Europa League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Livestream Man United vs. Rangers in the UK
TNT Sports has the rights to broadcast UEFA Europa League fixtures in the UK, with this match set to be shown live today on TNT Sports 1.
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TNT Sports is the place to watch Europa League matches exclusively live this season in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in a number of ways, including via Sky Q as a TV package, or direct streaming from its range of mobile and smart TV apps. It costs £31 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus’ library of documentary content.
Livestream Man United vs. Rangers in Canada
If you want to stream Europa League games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season.
DAZN
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the Champions League, and the UEFA Conference League, plus EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Livestream Man United vs. Rangers in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch Europa League matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show this tournament live in Australia this season.
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Stan Sport will set you back AU$12 per month (on top of a AU$15 Stan subscription), but the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to Champions League and Europa Conference League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
Quick tips for streaming UEFA Europa League matches using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Europa League games may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try to fix quickly. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
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Winning the competition looks like United’s only hope of getting anywhere near European football next season and, while that looks a way off at present, Amorim will want to get through to the last 16 with minimal fuss.
United sit in seventh in the league phase table ahead of kick-off and they face a Rangers side who are one point and one place below them despite their domestic struggles.
Follow all the latest build-up and team news from Old Trafford below:
Man Utd vs Rangers LIVE
Manchester United host Rangers in the Europa League, with kick-off at 8pm | Live on TNT Sports
United sit in seventh, in the automatic qualification places by one point
Rangers are one place and one point below the hosts in the league phase table
Manchester United FC – Rangers FC
Big night for Collyer
19:07 , Richard Jolly
More a battle of Britain than the battle of Britain, given that Rangers played Tottenham in their last Europa League match, but their visit to Old Trafford has added spice. It is a big night for Toby Collyer, whose only previous Manchester United start came against Barnsley and at left-back. His team need to win. United could do with avoiding the play-off round, rather than stumbling into it.
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Marcus Rashford left out of squad again
19:05 , Will Castle
No return for Marcus Rashford into the Manchester United fold as Ruben Amorim leaves him out of the squad once again.
Rashford declared in December that he was “ready for a new challenge” and has since only made the teamsheet once, watching on from the bench during their 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle last month.
Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and AC Milan are among those reported as potential suitors, but The Independent understands that a permanent move away is unlikely this month.
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When is the Europa League play-offs draw?
19:00 , Will Castle
As we enter the penultimate matchweek in the Europa League league phase, the competition’s format will soon see its new play-offs format in action for the first time in February, to decide which teams enter the last-16 knockout round.
The top eight teams in the final Europa League league-phase table will automatically go through to the last-16. They will be joined by the play-offs: a set of eight two-legged ties between those clubs who finished between ninth and 24th in the league standings.
The draw for the Europa League playoffs will take place on 31 January 2025. It will take place shortly after the Champions League draw, so it is expected to be around 6pm GMT.
United sit seventh in the Europa League table with 12 points from their opening six games and the fact they are well placed to qualify for the last 16 is largely down to Ruud van Nistelrooy, who oversaw their first win of the campaign, while in caretaker charge.
He ended a run of three straight draws as United secured a 2-0 home win over PAOK Salonika, with Amad Diallo scoring both goals.
Rangers are one place and one point behind them in the league table after three wins, two draws and one defeat from their six games so far.
That loss came at home to Lyon, but they have beaten Malmo and Nice away, and FCSB at home, they also drew 1-1 with Tottenham at Ibrox last time out, so they won’t be a pushover for United.
Both will be eager to plant one foot in the last 16 this evening.
Manchester United eye first recruit of troubled Ruben Amorim era
18:40 , Will Castle
Manchester United are interested in signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce, as they look to make a wing back the first recruit of the Ruben Amorim era.
The 20-year-old Denmark international, who has won four caps, is on United’s radar as they search for signings who suit Amorim’s style of play.
Dorgu, an international teammate of Rasmus Hojlund, broke into Lecce’s team last season, and could address United’s lack of left-footed options on that flank.
United boss Ruben Amorim pulled no punches after watching his side lose 3-1 at home to Brighton on Sunday to make it one home win from their last five.
It was also the seventh defeat since Amorim took over as manager, in November, prompting him to describe the side as “maybe the worst” in the club’s 147-year history.
These quotes have prompted criticism from all directions but maybe they will have the desired effect when they take on Rangers tonight.
Predicted lineups
18:20 , Will Castle
Man Utd XI: Onana; de Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Mainoo, Dalot; Amad, Fernandes; Hojlund.
Goalkeeper Jack Butland remains out, as do John Souttar, Neraysho Kasanwirjo and Danilo, who suffered an injury last week against Aberdeen.
However, captain James Tavernier should be available after making his return at the weekend in the Scottish Cup.
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Man United team news
18:00 , Will Castle
United have no new injury concerns after the loss to Brighton, though Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Mason Mount all remain sidelined.
Amorim may opt to rest some players in key positions, with Toby Collyer and Christian Eriksen potentially starting in midfield.
In attack, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund could return, while it is unknown whether Amorim would want to use Tyrell Malacia and Antony with both reportedly on the verge of loan move.
Ruben Amorim needs a result to lift the mood at Old Trafford (Getty Images)
Odds for tonight’s clash
17:50 , Will Castle
Man Utd win 21/50
Draw 7/2
Rangers win 13/2
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When’s kick-off?
17:40 , Will Castle
Man Utd v Rangers is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday, 23 January at Old Trafford.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 7pm. Subscribers can also stream via discovery+.
Manchester United vs Rangers LIVE
17:30 , Will Castle
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of tonight’s Europa League clash between Manchester United and Rangers.
Ruben Amorim’s side are looking to go one step closer to the last 16 – but they’ll need to perform better than they did on the weekend, where yet another dismal display saw them lose at home to Brighton.
Both teams are vying to bypass the knockouts, with Rangers sitting just one point below United in the league table.
We’ll have all the latest build-up and reaction right here.
Man Utd v Rangers LIVE: Team news and line-ups as British giants clash in Europa League
The highly anticipated Europa League match between Manchester United and Rangers is finally here, and the excitement is palpable. Both teams are considered giants in British football, and fans are eager to see how they will fare against each other on the European stage.
As the teams prepare to take the field, all eyes are on the team news and line-ups. Will Manchester United’s star players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes shine, or will Rangers’ solid defense be able to keep them at bay? Will Rangers’ attacking talents like Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent make an impact, or will Manchester United’s defense be able to contain them?
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on the team news and line-ups for this thrilling match between two of the biggest clubs in British football. Who will come out on top in this clash of the titans? Tune in to find out!
Vince l’Az Alkmaar: nonostante l’ultimo tiro, poco pericoloso, di Dybala, la Roma non riesce a pareggiare
20:36
90′ Quattro i minuti di recupero
Quattro i minuti di recupero: la Roma tenta il tutto per tutto, i giocatori dell’Az toccano duro ma spezzano continuamente il gioco
20:30
85′ Cambio Roma: dentro Baldanzi per Paredes, poi ci prova Soulé
Dentro Baldanzi per Paredes. Soulé ci prova col sinistro, ma il suo tiro non è pericoloso
20:25
80′ Vantaggio Az con Parrott
La mossa che voleva l’Az: entra Parrott, lasciato solo a centro area, che su assist di Wolfe porta in vantaggio i padroni di casa. L’attaccante dell’Az lasciato in gioco da Celik
20:18
74′ Cambio anche per la Roma: dentro El Shaarawy
Cambia anche Ranieri: esce Saelemaekers, dentro El Shaarawy
Parrott prende il posto di Meerdink mentre Dall prende il posto di Poku. Parrott è il capocannoniere dell’Az con 11 reti stagionali
20:15
70′ Possesso palla Roma, poche occasioni. Giallo per Saelemaekers
Continua ad essere la Roma a fare la partita ma occasioni poche. Ammonito Saelemaekers che ferma l’Az in contropiede con un fallo
20:10
65′ La Roma sbaglia ancora, Ranieri impazzisce in panchina
Mai visto un Ranieri così in questi mesi: la Roma continua a sbagliare cose facili, il tecnico impazzisce in panchina
20:07
61′ Doppio cambio per l’Az
Fuori Koopmeiners e Lahdo, dentro Buurmeester e Belic. L’Az corre ai ripari dopo che la Roma nel secondo tempo ha preso parecchio campo
20:03
57′ Scintille anche tra Goes e Dybala
Scintille anche tra Goes e Dybala. Il giocatore dell’Az, vent’anni, aveva già discusso nel primo tempo con Dovbyk. In questo caso è andato a riprendere Dybala che a suo dire si era lasciato cadere in area dopo un contatto innocente
20:01
56′ La Roma pressa ma non concretizza, la reazione di Ranieri
La Roma sta chiudendo l’Az nella propria area, pressa tanto e crea ancora di più ma non concretizza. Ottimo l’impatto di Soulé ma manca l’ultimo atto e Ranieri, in panchina, si imbestialisce
19:55
49′ La Roma sfiora il vantaggio con Dybala
La Roma a un passo dal vantaggio: Saelemaekers apre per Angelino, rabona per servire Dybala che colpisce a un passo dalla porta ma il suo tiro termina alto. Sarebbe stato un gol pazzesco, ma la Roma sembra avere più coraggio in questo secondo tempo. Nel frattempo continua a diluviare, c’è vento, terreno sempre più pesante
19:51
+++ 46′ Iniziato il secondo tempo tra Az e Roma +++
Iniziato il secondo tempo di Az Alkmaar-Roma. La squadra di Ranieri ha assoluto bisogno di vincere per passare il turno e provare ad evitare i playoff
19:49
Az Alkmaar-Roma, la scelta di Ranieri: fuori Dovbyk, dentro Soulé
La scelta di Ranieri: fuori Dovbyk, poco pericoloso e già ammonito, e dentro Soulé. Dybala giocherà falso 9
19:47
Possibile derby agli ottavi di Europa League?
Stando a quanto riporta Sky, con il tabellone dell’Europa League in tempo reale, se le partite finissero ora la Roma potrebbe incontrare la Lazio agli ottavi di finale. Ma è tutto ancora aperto
19:44
Si scalda Soulé, pronto il cambio?
Con le squadre nello spogliatoio, Soulé è in campo a riscaldarsi. Primo cambio per Ranieri?
19:33
+++ Az Alkmaar-Roma, 0-0 alla fine del primo tempo +++
Termina il primo tempo di Az Alkmaar-Roma, 0-0 il risultato
19:31
45′ Due minuti di recupero
Sono due i minuti di recupero concessi dall’arbitro
19:30
41′ Az ci prova ancora con Meerdink, tiro fuori
Grandissima occasione per l’Az con Meerdink che arriva alla conclusione di sinistro da posizione ravvicinata. Il tiro è forte ma è impreciso. Finora è lui il giocatore più pericolo degli olandesi
19:20
34′ Ammonito Hummels
Nervi un po’ tesi in campo: ammonito Hummels per fallo su Meerdink: il tedesco sfiora il pallone ma prende soprattutto la gamba dell’avversario
19:18
30′ Botta e risposta tra Clasie e Saelemaekers
Botta e risposta tra Clasie e Saelemaekers, favorito evidentemente dalla lingua. Il clima tra i giocatori non è serenissimo, anche se finora tutto nella norma
19:15
29′ Tiro di Dovbyk, nessun problema per l’Az
Dopo quasi mezzora arriva il primo tiro in porta della Roma con Dovbyk dalla distanza. Nessun problema per Oduro che para agevolmente
19:13
27′ Ottima ripartenza della Roma, Celik si addormenta
Ottima ripartenza della Roma sull’asse Dybala-Paredes. Il pallone arriva a Saelemaekers che serve Celik al limite dell’area ma il turco è troppo lento e il suo tiro, deviato da un difensore che rientrava, finisce tra le braccia del portiere
19:11
24′ Az pericoloso, Koné e Svilar si salvano
Ancora pericoloso l’Az: Angelino perde un pallone, Mijnans si avventa ma Koné in scivolata salva la Roma e Svilar
19:05
19′ Ammonito Dovbyk
Ammonito Dovbyk per un gomito un po’ alto su Goes. Tra i due, anche a causa della marcatura strettissima del giocatore dell’Az, c’erano state già parecchie scaramucce che l’arbitro aveva visto chiudendo un occhio. Stavolta no, giallo per il romanista
18:59
14′ Diluvia in Olanda, Hummels tiene su la difesa
Piove in maniera copiosa in Olanda, la Roma fa la partita ma in ripartenza l’Az è pericoloso. Hummels, con un paio di anticipi importanti, tiene su la difesa della Roma
18:52
7′ Le due squadre si studiano
Poche emozioni nei primi minuti di Az-Roma. La sensazione è che le due squadre si stiano studiando perché entrambe difendono in maniera compatta
18:50
Koopmeiners, in campo il fratello
Nell’Az gioca Peer Koopmeiners, fratello minore del centrocampista della Juventus
18:46
+++ Iniziata Az Alkmaar-Roma
Iniziata Az Alkmaar-Roma, il campo tiene bene nonostante abbia piovuto molto
18:44
Roma, Paredes capitano
Con Pellegrini e Mancini in panchina e Cristante fuori, è Paredes il capitano della Roma
18:37
Az Almaar-Roma, tra poco si inizia
Alle 18.45 via alla partita. I tifosi della Roma hanno riempito subito il settore ospiti, adesso stanno entrando anche i padroni di casa
Hummels prima dell’Az: “È ora di vincere in trasferta”
“Dobbiamo vincere fuori, è arrivata l’ora anche perché ci porterebbe in una situazione più comoda. Sento gli anni che ho, credetemi, devo dimostrare ancora tanto in questa stagione, ma ora come squadra ci esprimiamo meglio e quindi anche per i singoli è più facile. La finale? Conosco le nostre potenzialità, ma per adesso dobbiamo fare il nostro dovere e pensare solo a vincere questa e la prossima“: queste le parole del pre partita di Mats Hummels.
18:20
Ranieri, le parole su Dybala e Mancini
Prima della partita a Sky è intervenuto Claudio Ranieri. Queste le sue parole: “Mancini fuori perché non è al meglio, Dybala fino a che starà bene giocherà. Magari va salvaguardato in alcuni momenti della partita, ma fino a che corre, pressa e riparte per me è disponibile. Mi sono raccomandato – ha aggiunto l’allenatore della Roma – di non lasciare le ripartenze perché loro sono molto bravi. Mi auguro che i ragazzi facciano bene tutto quello che abbiamo studiato“.
17:48
Alkmaar, la situazione fuori lo stadio
Al momento la situazione fuori dallo stadio è tranquilla, i tifosi di casa, come consuetudine, sparano petardi e fuochi d’artificio ma non sono per ora segnalate criticità
17:43
Az Alkmaar, la formazione ufficiale
Questa, invece, la formazione ufficiale dell’Az Alkmaar che giocherà con il 4-2-3-1: Oduro; Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Koopmeiners, Mijnans, Clasie; Poku, Meerdink, Lahdo
17:40
Roma, la formazione ufficiale contro l’Az: giocano i titolari
Claudio Ranieri sceglie di puntare sui titolari per la sfida contro l’Az Alkmaar. Questa la formazione giallorossa: Svilar; Çelik, Hummels, N’Dicka, Saelemaekers, Koné, Paredes, Angelino; Dybala, Pisilli; Dovbyk. L’unico a riposare è Mancini, al suo posto Celik
17:23
Arrivata l’ufficialità di Rensch
Arrivata, intanto, l’ufficialità di Rensch che da domani si aggregherà al gruppo
Saranno circa un migliaio i tifosi romanisti presenti nel settore ospiti dello stadio di Alkmaar
17:09
Roma, la situazione in classifica
In questo momento la Roma è quattordicesima in classifica con 9 punti. L’obiettivo è arrivare a 15 e provare a non fare i playoff
Afas Stadion, Alkmaar
Az Alkmaar-Roma diretta Europa League, segui la partita di oggi
Oggi si svolgerà un emozionante incontro tra Az Alkmaar e Roma in Europa League. Entrambe le squadre sono determinate a ottenere la vittoria e avanzare nella competizione, quindi ci si può aspettare una partita piena di azione e colpi di scena.
Se sei un appassionato di calcio e non vuoi perderti neanche un minuto di questo match, assicurati di seguire la diretta della partita. Potrai seguire il match su diversi canali televisivi o tramite streaming online, in modo da essere sempre aggiornato sul punteggio e sulle azioni più importanti.
Non perdere l’opportunità di tifare per la tua squadra preferita e goditi questa partita emozionante tra Az Alkmaar e Roma. Che vinca la migliore!
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim talks to TNT. “It’s always good to be back on the field … we’d like to have more practice … that would be important for the games … but this is my job … to try to help my players to win games so I am really happy to have the opportunity … the players know me … it is easier for them to recognise what I am saying than other people … I don’t control what other people think and say … but it was a little bit my fault to create all that … it is in the past … the next game is today … really important … we need to win … time to train and escape the play-offs … and have that feeling of winning at home … it is impossible to be competitive in Premier League and in Europe, especially in Europa League … it is much harder than the Champions League … not the opponents of course but the time to recover … the players have to be prepared for every game … I expect a very tough match … very British with a lot of duels … I want to see improvement … improve with the ball … be more relaxed … I will try to help them outside the pitch a little bit more.”
Manchester United make five changes after the 3-1 home loss in the Premier League to Brighton & Hove Albion. Altay Bayındır, Christian Eriksen, Toby Collyer, Alejandro Garnacho and Lisandro Martínez are in for André Onana, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo, all of whom drop to the bench.
Rangers make six changes to the side sent out to beat Fraserburgh 5-0 in the Scottish Cup at the weekend. Jack Butland, Leon Balogun, Nicolas Raskin, Rıdvan Yılmaz, Václav Černý and Hamza Igamane come in for Mason Munn, Clinton Nsiala, Mohamed Diomande, Ross McCausland, Zak Lovelace and Cyriel Dessers.
It’s the worst Manchester United team in history, some say. Ruben Amorim shouldn’t worry too much about that, however, because it’s not as though the current Rangers team is of classic vintage either. Both sides are in decent form in the Europa League, mind. It’s eighth versus ninth, with United unbeaten and Rangers coming off the back of a 4-1 win in Nice and an Ibrox draw with Tottenham Hotspur. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. In the meantime, Amorim will be giving his players the usual pre-match pep-talk, issuing beneficial advice with the help of visual aids such as chalkboard, tactics table, and … oh yes, he’ll need one of those as well, won’t he. We recommend these guys. Great service, great sets, and their parent company has great brand recognition in the Manchester area.
Manchester United and Rangers are set to face off in a highly anticipated Europa League match today. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory and advance to the next round of the competition.
Manchester United, led by manager Ralf Rangnick, will be looking to continue their strong form and build on their recent successes. With a talented squad including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Jadon Sancho, they will be a formidable opponent for Rangers.
On the other hand, Rangers, managed by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, will be looking to pull off an upset and secure a win against Manchester United. With players such as Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Kent, and Steven Davis in their lineup, they have the potential to cause problems for the Red Devils.
Fans can expect an exciting and intense match as these two teams battle it out on the pitch. Stay tuned for live updates and commentary on this Europa League clash between Manchester United and Rangers. Who do you think will come out on top? Share your predictions in the comments below!
Christian Ilzer braucht mit seinen Hoffenheimern dringend Punkte, will man sich einen Play-off-Platz sichern. Die TSG empfängt Tottenham Hotspur. Parallel trifft Glimt auf Maccabi Tel Aviv, die AS Roma gastiert bei AZ Alkmaar, Olympiakos bei Porto und Lyon bei Fenerbahce.
Währenddessen empfängt Qarabag den FCSB Bukarest, Viktoria Pilsen trifft auf Anderlecht und Malmö duelliert sich mit Twente.
Donnerstagabend bedeutet Europa League Zeit und die Kronen Zeitung ist live dabei, um alle Tore und spannenden Momente der Spiele in der Konferenz zu verfolgen.
Ob es um die deutschen Teams geht, die um den Einzug ins Achtelfinale kämpfen, oder um die Überraschungen und Tore in den anderen Partien – wir halten euch auf dem Laufenden.
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