Sevilla dominated proceedings in their round of 16 first leg at home to Manchester United but could find no way past an inspired David de Gea. José Mourinho sprung a surprise by including Scott McTominay in his starting XI instead of Paul Pogba, though the French midfielder was quickly introduced when Ander Herrera was forced off in the 17th minute. Though often isolated up front, Romelu Lukaku volleyed over United's best chance of the first half.The visitors remained resolute at the back as Sevilla seized control and, when they were carved open, De Gea came to their rescue. Two saves
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Where the Europa League final was won and lost
Herrera on the ball … even when he's notAnder Herrera was spotted more than once imploring his team-mates either to work back and defend and/or help the team regain their defensive shape (a Mourinho man if ever there was one). It is this awareness as much as his understated influence on the ball that made the man of the match stand out. Henrikh Mkhitaryan's answer when asked for his recollections of his goal revealed just how deep a thinker the Spaniard is even in the heat of battle. "To be honest, I shouldn't have been there," he said. "I should have been around the [edge