Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Granada
Match Time & Date:
08/04/2021
03:00 PM
Prediction: 1-2
Manchester United
Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes will host Thursday’s Europa League game between Granada and Manchester United. Los Granadinos are on a three-game losing run in all competitions, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in the first leg. All Foulquier, Lozano, Milla, Sanchez, Soro, and Suarez Charris are likely to miss the game through injuries.
The Red Devils, on the other hand, did well to beat Italian giants Milan in the last 16. Man Utd head into the match following a come-from-behind win over Brighton, and seeing that Marcus Rashford’s injury is in the past, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the visiting team. Both Jones and Martial remain sidelined with injuries, while Juan Mata is rated doubtful for the match. It has to be noted that the two teams have never met before in a competitive game.
Highlighted Player (Maxime Gonalons):
The 27-year-old France international defensive midfielder Maxime Gonalons has been with Lyon since the tender age of 10, climbing through the club’s rank all the way to the first-team regular and club captain. Gonalons made his competitive debut for Lyon in 2009 against Anderlecht in the UEFA Champions League playoof round when he came on for Jeremy Toulalan.
During the seven seasons with Lyon’s first-team, Maxime Gonalons established himself as the mainstay completing the total of 212 Ligue 1 appearances. Reliable midfielder has been a major impact in Lyon’s Champions League challenges as well, taking part in all of his club’s five appearances in Europe’s elite competition last year.
Playing in the holding role at Lyon, Maxime Gonalons’ influence is pivotal as the French international adds much needed steel to the midfield allowing his more creative teammates the freedom and carelessness upfront. His locker room impact is equally crucial as the 27-year-old midfielder is an imposing figure both on and off the pitch.
Highlighted Team (Manchester United):
Over the years Manchester United have established themselves as one of the greatest clubs in world football. The Red Devils have won three European Cup (Champions League) trophies and they have clinched no less than 20 Premier League titles.
A number of top-class players were part of Manchester United in the past, but, no doubt, the club’s biggest legend is coach Sir Alex Ferguson, who was in charge of the team for 26 years. During Alex Ferguson’s spell at Old Trafford the club won a number of trophies, but the Red Devils have been struggling in all competitions ever since he retired. Louis van Gaal helped Manchester United win the FA Cup trophy in the 2015/2016 season, with Jese Lingard scoring the winner in the 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium.
The likes of Bobby Charlton, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best and Eric Cantona are the football stars that graced Old Trafford for Manchester United.
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