MANCHESTER UNITED recovered in stunning fashion from their Liverpool thrashing to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the Europa League.

Marcus Rashfordgave unchanged United a dream start with a sixth-minute strike before Leicester City loanee Ayoze Perez equalised with a powerful effort.

Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst then added second half goals as United ran riot.

Though there was ugly scenes at the final whistle asBetis fans clashed with riot police in Old Trafford.

De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Fred; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst

Bravo; Sabaly, Pezzella, Luiz Felipe, Vinicius; Carvalho, Rodriguez; Luis Henrique, Joaquin, Juanmi; Perez

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Manchester United destroyed Real Betis 4-1 at Old Trafford and made a strong claim for the Europa League quarter-finals.

United opened the scoring after just six minutes when German Pezzellas weak block set Marcus Rashford up from close range and he beat Claudio Bravo with a powerful finish.

Betis equalised on 32 minutes when Juanmi crossed to Ayoze Perez and the Leicester loanee beat David de Gea with a fine shot from the right.

However, the Red Devils dominated the second half and regained the lead with a screamer by Antony on 52 minutes.

United skipper Bruno Fernandes made it three just six minutes later with a fine header after Luke Shaws corner.

And Wout Weghorst completed the hosts triumph from close range just eight minutes before the whistle.

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised Bruno Fernandes performance against Real Betis.

The Dutch tactician, who played the same team that was thrashed by Liverpool, described Fernandes display as brilliant.

Ten Hag told BT Sport: Bruno, I think he was brilliant today.

He led the team from the first minute by his game, his possession made the rhythm of the game and then scored a goal. So Im happy.

Rashford added: Its always important to win the next fixture to bounce back and try and continue the momentum we had before that game.

Im pleased we managed to win the game and its put us in a good way in the tie.

We always try and start quick and a goal always helps that. They defended the box quite well in the first half, in the second half it opened up a bit more as expected with the game being at 1-1.

We started well in both halves. Its always important to try and score the goals and in the end, thats the difference.

Real Betis fans reportedly fought with police as ugly scenes marred the end of Manchester Uniteds 4-1 Europe League triumph.

A section of the away end appeared to try and break into the home stand by climbing over the barrier, five minutes before the end of the Last-16 clash.

The authorities were quick to intervene amid reports seats were being pulled up and thrown by some fans.

Footage showed the riot police standing guard on the Betis end and holding fans back, while scuffles broke out.

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford described the dominant victory over Real Betis as a step back in the right direction.

The striker also insists United shouldnt put too much emphasis on Sundays thrashing to rivals Liverpool.

Rashford told BT Sport: It is a step back in the right direction.

We have to build on it now again but we cant put too much emphasis on Sunday because it is gone and we cant change it so we have to keep moving forward.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes issued a resounding response to his critics with a stunning performance.

Fernandes disappointed against Liverpool so much that some called for him to be stripped of the armband.

But the playmaker participated in three out of Uniteds four goals against Real Betis.

The Portugal international scored the third, delivered the pass that set Marcus Rashford up before German Pezzellas weak block and provided the assist for Antony.

And as the heat map shows, the 28-year-old was very influential on the pitch.

Manchester United have made a strong claim for the Europa League quarter-finals.

But Real Betis cant be underestimated ahead of the return fixture with United.

The Red Devils will travel to Spain next Thursday to face Manuel Pellegrinis side at the Benito Villamarin.

Betis need at least three goals to equal the tie as the away-goals rule doesnt apply this season

Manchester United dominated 57 per cent of possession against Real Betis.

United registered a whopping 25 shots, 13 of which were on target.

Betis, on the other hand, only registered six shots, but only two of them were on target.

Manchester United beat Real Betis 4-1 at Old Trafford and made a strong claim for the Europa League quarter-finals.

United opened the scoring after just six minutes when Bruno Fernandes delivered a low ball from the right and German Pezzella tried to block it but his effort was very weak and he fell to the ground.

That set up Marcus Rashford from close range and he beat Claudio Bravo with a powerful finish.

Betis equalised on 32 minutes when Juanmi crossed to Ayoze Perez and the ex-Newcastle as well as Leicester ace beat David de Gea with a fine shot from the right.

However, the Red Devils dominated the second half and regained the lead with a wonderstrike by Antony on 52 minutes.

United captain Bruno Fernandes made it three just six minutes later with a fine header after Luke Shaws corner.

And Wout Weghorst completed the hosts triumph from close range just eight minutes before full-time

Thats full-time in Manchester!!!

United ace Martinez tries a volley after Fernandes corner but sends it wide

Four more minutes of added time to go.

United can feel like they are practically through to the Europa League quarter-finals.

The Red Devils would probably be getting ahead of themselves, but how much did they need a decisive win like that...?

Weghorst finally gets his goal and celebrates it passionately.

Pellistri gets a ball through from the right and McTominay shoots but Bravo saves.

Weghorst gets the rebound and he doesnt miss this time.

Weghorst finally scores for United!!!

United boss Ten Hag makes a double chance as McTominay and Pellistri come on for Fred and Antony respectively

Just 10 more minutes to go at Old Trafford.

United have been absolutely dominant against Betis

Antony could have scored a hat-trick by now...

This time the winger is played through by Weghorst but his shot down the right is denied by Bravo

Its obvious Ten Hag took Rashford and Shaw off earlier to save them for the Premier League.

An impressive performance by United so far to exorcise the demons from Anfield

Another major miss by Weghorst who has the chance to kill the game from close range.

But the strikers shot is blocked by Felipe and the ball bounces to Bravo

Betis are slowly gaining ground but cant create threats.

Pellegrinis side want to make sure they dont concede any more goals and are looking to see if they can reduce the deficit ahead of the return fixture.

Another long-range shot for United, this time by Antony, but it is too weak

United star Casemiro tries a long-range shot that probably didnt even end up in the crowd - way over the bar

United are playing with so much confidence but want more goals ahead of the return fixture.

Betis, on the other hand, are on damage control

United star Fernandes is booked after a collision with Betis keeper Bravo.

The captain tries to pick up a weak pass from the defenders and his side foot hits the keepers shin.

The playmaker is fortunate there, could have been a red.

Bravo is also fortunate that he wasnt hit with the studs

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