Match report
Manchester United Defeats Granada CF 2-0 in UEFA Europa League
Granada CF
0–2
FT
Manchester United
Apr 8, 2021
Manchester United secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Granada CF in their UEFA Europa League match. The game saw United take the lead early through a goal from Marcus Rashford, followed by a penalty from Bruno Fernandes, ensuring a solid win for the Red Devils.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United defeated Granada CF 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
- • Marcus Rashford scored the first goal for Manchester United at the 31st minute.
- • Bruno Fernandes scored the second goal from a penalty at the 90th minute.
- • P. Pogba, S. McTominay, L. Shaw, and N. Matic received yellow cards for Manchester United.
- • Domingos Duarte and Y. Eteki received yellow cards for Granada CF.
Lineups
Granada CF
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Rui Silva (G)
- 16 Víctor Díaz (D)
- 20 Vallejo (D)
- 22 Domingos Duarte (D)
- 15 Carlos Neva (D)
- 19 Montoro (M)
- 4 M. Gonalons (M)
- 10 Antonio Puertas (M)
- 24 Kenedy (M)
- 21 Y. Herrera (M)
- 9 Soldado (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Germán Sánchez
- 2 D. Foulquier
- 11 D. Machís
- 8 Y. Eteki
- 7 L. Suárez
- 23 Jorge Molina
- 13 Aarón Escandell
- 31 Arnau Fàbrega
- 3 N. Pérez
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David de Gea (G)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 18 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 21 D. James (M)
- 39 S. McTominay (M)
- 10 M. Rashford (M)
- 11 M. Greenwood (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Alex Telles
- 7 E. Cavani
- 31 N. Matić
- 34 D. van de Beek
- 19 A. Diallo
- 8 Mata
- 17 Fred
- 26 D. Henderson
- 56 A. Elanga
- 38 A. Tuanzebe
- 13 L. Grant
- 33 B. Williams
Timeline
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8' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardP. Pogba
Foul
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31' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalM. Rashford · Assist: V. Lindelof
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40' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardS. McTominay
Foul
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42' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardL. Shaw
Foul
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46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Shaw · On: Alex Telles
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51' Granada CF Card · Yellow CardDomingos Duarte
Foul
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54' Granada CF subst · Substitution 1Off: Domingos Duarte · On: Germán Sánchez
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66' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Rashford · On: E. Cavani
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72' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardHarry Maguire
Foul
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74' Granada CF subst · Substitution 2Off: Carlos Neva · On: D. Foulquier
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74' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Pogba · On: N. Matic
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75' Granada CF subst · Substitution 3Off: Kenedy · On: D. Machís
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84' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardN. Matic
Foul
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85' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Greenwood · On: D. van de Beek
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86' Granada CF subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Gonalons · On: Y. Eteki
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87' Granada CF subst · Substitution 5Off: Soldado · On: Luis Javier Suárez
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89' Granada CF Card · Yellow CardY. Eteki
Foul
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90' Manchester United Goal · PenaltyBruno Fernandes
Match Stats
| Stat | Granada CF | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 59% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 11 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 237 | 518 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Accurate Passes | 141 | 448 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow card for P. Pogba at the 8th minute set a cautious tone for Manchester United.
- ▸ Marcus Rashford's goal at the 31st minute gave Manchester United a significant advantage, setting the stage for their victory.
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' penalty in the 90th minute sealed the win for Manchester United, ensuring a comfortable victory in the UEFA Europa League.