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FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Europa League result and reaction as Dalot and Mainoo goals secure win

FCSB 0-2 Man Utd: Ruben Amorim’s men booked their place in the last-16 with a fine outing in Romania

Michael Jones
Thursday 30 January 2025 21:56 GMT
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Ruben Amorim tells Marcus Rashford what he must do to stay at Manchester United

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Manchester United secured their place in the Europa League last-16 with a competent if unspectacular performance away at FCSB.

Ruben Amorim’s side controlled the game from the very start and dominated possession in the first half though they found it difficult to break through the hosts’ defences. FCSB actually came closest to opening the scoring as Mihai Popescu met a free kick and poked the ball just wide of the target.

United, however, lacked tempo and pace but with a firm grip on the game Amorim made changes at half-time and brought on pacey wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo.

The deadlock came from a quick throw in from Amad who found Christian Eriksen. The Dane slipped Kobbie Mainoo into the box and he squared to Diogo Dalot for a tap in. Garnacho then had his say in the second goal. He bombed forward on the left, received the ball from Mainoo then sent it back to the midfielder who side-footed home.

It’s three wins from three now for Man Utd and their Europa League campaign is going swimmingly.

Relive the updates from the National Arena in Bucharest in our live blog below:

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United's strong away form

Since losing 2-1 at Astana in November 2019, Manchester United have not lost any of their last six away Europa League group stage matches.

They’ve won four and drawn two in that run.

Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:45
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Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

Manchester United are aiming to sell Alejandro Garnacho and bring in Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel on loan in what could end up a frantic final weekend of the transfer window.

While Garnacho's destination is still to be determined, amid interest from Chelsea and Napoli, Tel is understood to favour Old Trafford out of a range of potential options that includes Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.

Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs

Tel is open to joining United due to the prospect of being an immediate starter at Old Trafford, while Alejandro Garnacho is set to depart before the deadline
Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:40
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Pre-match thoughts from FCSB manager Elias Charalambous:

"We are facing very difficult opponents and we need to play at our best.

“Manchester United are one of the biggest teams in the world with great players. I consider this the most important match of my career so far and we will do everything to win.

“The squad are in good shape, motivated and fuelled by the fact we are here, playing at this level and with a real chance to go further in this competition."

Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:35
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Why is Rashford not in the squad?

That is a question being asked of Ruben Amorim who says that Rashford needs to give his maximum to earn his place back.

Amorim said: "Again, the situation is the same as with every player. Last time, I talked about him. In the last game, my sentence was that I will not put any player in who won't give the maximum.

“I didn't say I would not put Marcus Rashford in. It's the same situation. When I feel it's the right moment, I will put any player in to play again.

“We are a better team with Marcus Rashford. That is clear. he is a big talent but, until the right moment, I will not change my mind.

“That is all. Always the same answer."

Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:30
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Onana on momentum

Andre Onana spoke about the momentum Manchester United are building after consecutive wins over Rangers and Fulham.

“We have to enjoy it because at the end of the day when things are going good everyone is happy,” Onana told MUTV.

“It’s what we want because we are Manchester United and we are under the obligation to give everything on the pitch.

“Hopefully this game [vs Fulham] was the turning point and from here we move on.”

Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:25
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Andre Onana hopes win at Fulham is ‘turning point’ for Manchester United

Goalkeeper Andre Onana hopes Manchester United’s 1-0 win at Fulham proves a “turning point” in their season.

Lisandro Martinez’s 78th-minute strike earned Ruben Amorim’s side victory at Craven Cottage on Sunday, lifting them up to 12th in the Premier League table.

Defender Martinez’s deflected long-range effort was almost cancelled out in the final minutes by Joachim Andersen, but a crucial block on the line by 21-year-old Toby Collyer ensured United held on.

Andre Onana hopes win at Fulham is ‘turning point’ for Manchester United

The visitors ground out victory thanks to Lisandro Martinez’s deflected effort.
Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:20
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A fine home record

FCSB have lost just three of their last 22 home group stage matches in the Europa League with 11 wins and eight draws.

They are unbeaten in all three this season (two wins, one draw).

Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:15
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United versus Romanian sides

Manchester United have won five of their six meetings with Romanian sides in all competitions.

However, their last such match ended in a 1-0 home defeat to CFR Cluj in the 2012-13 Champions League.

Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:10
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FCSB versus English teams

This is FCSB’s first ever meeting with Manchester United.

They’ve lost each of their last seven games against English sides by an aggregate score of 20-2.

Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:05
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Marcus Rashford left with just one transfer option to end Manchester United stalemate

Manchester United and Marcus Rashford are facing up to a period where one of their best-paid stars is in the cold for months, as a suitable move has yet to present itself and only Juventus looks like a possible option this January.

The club have fielded a number of informal enquiries for the forward since he announced he was open to leaving in December, but Rashford wants to ensure any move is one that fits his preferences.

Marcus Rashford left with just one transfer option to end Manchester United stalemate

The 27-year-old was surprised by Ruben Amorim’s latest comments and faces spending the rest of the season on the sidelines unless he can secure a move away
Mike Jones30 January 2025 19:00

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