Man United" took a strong step towards the Europa League quarterfinals © IMAGO/CordonPress nuotr,

During Thursday evening's first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, "Manchester United" defeated Sevilla's "Real Betis" team at home with a score of 4:1.

The hosts started the match excellently and already in the 6th minute, they took the lead after a fine goal by Marcus Rashford.

"Betis" players managed to equalize in the 32nd minute after a precise strike by Ayoze Perez.

However, in the second half of the match, "United" stepped up their game and scored 3 more goals. Antony scored in the 52nd minute, Bruno Fernandes doubled the team's lead in the 58th minute, and Wout Weghorst settled all doubts in the 82nd minute of the match.

The second leg will take place in Seville on March 16th.