Match report

Manchester United Defeats AC Milan 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

AC Milan
AC Milan
0–1
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Mar 18, 2021

Manchester United stunned AC Milan with a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League, securing a vital win for their campaign. The Red Devils took the lead through Paul Pogba in the 48th minute, capitalizing on AC Milan's defensive struggles. The Rossoneri, despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, failed to break through the Man Utd defense. The win solidifies Manchester United's position in the Europa League group stage.

Key Facts

  • • Match Result: AC Milan 0-1 Manchester United
  • • Goal: P. Pogba (48')
  • • Yellow Cards: P. Kalulu (65'), D. Dalot (77'), S. Kjær (85')
  • • Substitutions: AC Milan - Samu Castillejo (65'), Rade Krunic (72'), Manchester United - M. Rashford (46')

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 24 S. Kjær (D)
  • 23 F. Tomori (D)
  • 19 T. Hernández (D)
  • 20 P. Kalulu (D)
  • 10 H. Çalhanoğlu (M)
  • 18 S. Meïté (M)
  • 7 Samu Castillejo (F)
  • 33 R. Krunić (M)
  • 79 F. Kessié (M)
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 Z. Ibrahimović
  • 5 Diogo Dalot
  • 21 Brahim Díaz
  • 46 M. Gabbia
  • 1 C. Tătărușanu
  • 8 S. Tonali
  • 90 A. Donnarumma
  • 4 I. Bennacer
  • 30 R. Tonin

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 D. Henderson (G)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 18 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 21 D. James (M)
  • 39 S. McTominay (M)
  • 10 M. Rashford (M)
  • 11 M. Greenwood (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 P. Pogba
  • 33 B. Williams
  • 34 D. van de Beek
  • 27 Alex Telles
  • 1 David de Gea
  • 19 A. Diallo
  • 31 N. Matić
  • 38 A. Tuanzebe
  • 13 L. Grant

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rashford · On: P. Pogba
  2. Manchester United
    48' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Pogba
  3. AC Milan
    65' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kalulu

    Foul

  4. AC Milan
    65' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Samu Castillejo · On: Z. Ibrahimović
  5. AC Milan
    65' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Kalulu · On: D. Dalot
  6. AC Milan
    72' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rade Krunić · On: B. Diaz
  7. AC Milan
    77' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    D. Dalot

    Foul

  8. AC Milan
    85' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kjær

    Foul

  9. Manchester United
    90' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Shaw

    Off the ball foul

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Manchester United
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 85%
Offsides 6 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 13
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 529 521
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 435 442
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester United's early substitution of Marcus Rashford in the 46th minute set the tone for their offensive push.
  • ▸ Paul Pogba's goal in the 48th minute shifted momentum in favor of Manchester United, who maintained control for the remainder of the match.