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FORM GUIDE
United’s 7-0 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday brought a 12-game unbeaten run to a crashing end but the Reds will hope that was just a blip in what’s been a promising 2023 so far.
Our Spanish opponents have had a frustratingly inconsistent few months since the World Cup, with home defeats to Barcelona and Celta Vigo juxtaposed against a good run on the road which has seen them win four of their last five away games.
They currently sit fifth in La Liga, three points behind Real Sociedad in the final Champions League qualification spot.
The latest outing for Manuel Pellegrini’s men saw them hold Spanish and European champions Real Madrid to a goalless draw at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
JOURNEY SO FAR
The Reds reached the round of 16 via a memorable 4-3 victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona last month.
After securing a 2-2 draw in a brilliant contest at the Nou Camp, goals from Fred and Antony helped turn around a first-half deficit to defeat the Catalan side at a buoyant Old Trafford.
Real Betis qualified for the round of 16 automatically after topping Europa League Group C prior to Christmas.
The Andalusians finished six points clear of Jose Mourinho’s Roma in a pool which also included Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad and Finnish champions HJK Helsinki.
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