Manchester United recorded their last 16 Europa League with a 2-0 win over FCSB.
Used goals by Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo proved the difference as the Red Devils were controlled by their Romanian hosts.
The first semester was a Cagey case, with the United dominant occupation, but struggled to break a well -organized FCSB defense.
Visitors shaped some decent openings, with goalkeeper Rasmus Hojlund Tarnovanu and Christian Eriksen shooting half a straight volleyball on the shot-stopper.
However, it was the FCSB that came closer to breaking the impasse when Popescu met with Radunovic’s cross with a sliding volleyball, only to see Roll’s efforts to be spacious.
United raised the pressure after the break, introducing Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo to introduce some very necessary offensive spark.
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Within minutes, Garnacho is far from score, hitting a loose back before seeing the low clip of the clip the post and roll back.
Moments later, Bruno Fernandes hit Crossbar with a stunning long strike.
The discovery finally reached the 60th minute. Diallo got a quick throw in Mainoo, who turned smartly and hit a dangerous ball throughout the goal. Dalot reached the back in the slot home, giving United the lead.
The FCSB almost hit back in a spectacular way, with Birligea’s attempt to hit the United Altay Bayindir goalkeeper, but to crush from Crossbar.
Mainoo then sealed the victory in the 68th minute with a well -exhausted goal. The young midfielder started the traffic, spreading the ball to Garnacho before ghosting the box to meet Argentina’s cut. With his calmness over his years, he threw the ball beyond Tarnovanu, securing all three points for United.
Despite delayed attempts by FCSB, including a header coming out of Birligea saved well by Bayindir, guests were comfortable seeing the rest of the minutes.
With this victory, Manchester United are expanding their undefeated route to the Europa League Group-Stage away to seven matches. The Red Devils are now looking at the knockout stages, with confidence that grow up as they chase European silverware.
