The meeting between AC Milan and Manchester United in the Round of 16 of the Europa League promised something special and we are looking forward to the second leg of the tie at the San Siro on Thursday the 18th of March.
AC Milan come into the game having lost 1-0 at home against Napoli in Serie A on the weekend. That result came as another blow to their title chances this season and it will now be a case of trying to secure a top four place.
However, AC Milan will be feeling confident about their chances of progression in the Europa League having picked up a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Old Trafford.
AC Milan played well for much of the game but it appeared as though they were going to lose 1-0 until they scored directly from a corner in the final minutes of the match.
AC Milan have proven difficult to beat in the Europa League recently and they have remained undefeated in 11 of their last 12 games in the competition. They are undefeated in 5 of their last 6 on home soil but have picked up just a single victory from their 3 most recent home Europa League matches.
Both teams have scored in 6 of their last 9 Europa League games at the San Siro.
Manchester United make the trip to Milan having defeated West Ham United 1-0 at home in the Premier League on the weekend. That result keeps them in second place and extended their lead over 5th place West Ham, so it was an important win.
However, Manchester United will be disappointed to come into this second leg with the score at 1-1. It appeared as though they had done enough to secure a 1-0 victory in the first leg but conceded a goal late in the game, which should have been avoided.
Nonetheless, Manchester United are currently on a 13 game unbeaten run in all competitions and they have lost only one of their 19 most recent matches. The Red Devils are difficult to beat in the Europa League and they have lost only one of their last 10 games in the competition.
Trends show here have been over 2.5 goals in 3 of the latest away Europa League matches of Manchester United.
Team news and Ismael Bennacer and Mario Mandzukic remain unavailable to AC Milan due to injury. They also have doubts over the fitness of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alessio Romagnoli but Hakan Calhanoglu, Theo Hernandez, and Ante Rebic should all be available.
Manchester United travel without the injured duo of Juan Mata and Phil Jones. David de Gea should be available having returned to Manchester this week plus Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial, and Donny van de Beek may return following injury.
This should be a great game as Manchester United know they need to score at least one goal if they are going to remain in the Europa League this season.
AC Milan also have the ability to score goals and this one could end in a draw, with over 2.5 goals. That would mean progress for Manchester United on the away goals rule.
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