“So, we will go deeper when we face them": Ten Hag reacts to Europa League last 16 draw v Real Betis

In reaction to the Europa League round of 16 draw that paired Man United against Real Betis, Ten Hag said: “I just heard and we played them in the pre-season after the winter break, and you know what you get from Spanish football.

"We faced it yesterday. It is a playing team, a skilful team, so we will have to play our best. We also played Real Sociedad this season and so we know, only when you play your best, you have a chance to survive and to get into the next round.

“So, we will go deeper when we face them. First we have to put the energy and the focus into the next games, and games [after that], because first we have the Carabao Cup, the FA Cup and then the Premier League.”

To reach this round, United defeated Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate. The first leg is scheduled for Thursday 9 March while the return fixture takes place in Spain on Thursday 16 March.