Manchester United faced Sevilla in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League on Sunday night. The match, held at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany, was highly anticipated by both sets of fans.
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First Half
The first half of the match was evenly contested, with both teams creating chances. Manchester United had a great opportunity to take the lead in the 9th minute, but Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made a fantastic save to deny Anthony Martial.
Sevilla were also threatening, with Lucas Ocampos causing problems for the United defense. However, United goalkeeper David De Gea was equal to the task and made a number of important saves.
Second Half
The second half started brightly for Manchester United, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a penalty in the 9th minute after Marcus Rashford was fouled in the box. United continued to press for a second goal, but were unable to convert their chances.
Sevilla grew into the game as the half wore on and equalized in the 26th minute through Suso. The Spanish side then took the lead in the 78th minute through Luuk de Jong.
Full Time
The match finished 2-1 to Sevilla, who progressed to the final of the Europa League. Manchester United were left to rue missed chances, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side failing to capitalize on their first-half dominance.
Sevilla will now face Inter Milan in the final of the Europa League, while Manchester United will look to regroup and come back stronger next season.