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Manchester United Set to Face Mourinho in Europa League
Red Devils Drawn Against Roma in Knockout Round
Manchester United will face a familiar foe in the Europa League knockout round, as they were drawn against AS Roma on Monday. Jose Mourinho, who managed United from 2016 to 2018, will return to Old Trafford with his current club, setting up an intriguing reunion.
Key Details:
- The first leg will be played at Old Trafford on March 9, with the return leg in Rome on March 16.
- United finished second in their group behind Real Sociedad, while Roma won their group ahead of Ludogorets Razgrad.
- This will be the first meeting between United and Roma in European competition since the 2007 Champions League quarter-finals.
United's recent form has been mixed, with the team winning just one of their last six matches in all competitions. However, they will be buoyed by the return of Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed the Red Devils' 2-2 draw with Leeds United on Wednesday due to illness.
Roma, meanwhile, are in good form, having won their last three matches in Serie A. They are currently third in the table and are well-positioned to qualify for next season's Champions League.
The Europa League knockout round draw threw up several other intriguing ties, including Barcelona vs. Manchester City, Sevilla vs. PSV Eindhoven, and Juventus vs. FC Nantes.