Manchester United Europa League group draw 2022/23: Teams, fixtures, schedule, history and odds to advance

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Manchester United Europa League group draw 2022/23: Teams, fixtures, schedule, history and odds to advance

Manchester United were drawn in Europa League group stage. Erik ten Hag will lead his team to two unfamiliar countries for the club in the Europa league this season. The toughest test will be against La Liga side Real Sociedad. United finished top of Group F in Champions League last season, but were knocked out in last 16 by Atletico Madrid.

Manchester United were drawn in Group F of the 2022/23 Europa League along with Real Sociedad, Sheriff Tiraspol and Omonia.

Manchester United beat La Real 4-0 on aggregate in the 2020/21 round of 32 on their way to the final.

Sheriff Tiraspol became the first Moldovan team to play in the Champions League last season. Sheriff beat Real Madrid away. United have never played against a Moldova team.

Omonia beat Gent 2-0 home and away to qualify for the Europa League. Omona are managed by former Premier League midfielder and Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

Manchester United are 6/1 second-favourites with SkyBet to win the UEFA Europa League behind Arsenal.

Manchester United Europa League group draw 2022/23 takes place on August 26th.

Manchester United qualified for the Europa League 2022/23 after finishing sixth in the Premier League last season. 32 teams qualified, divided into four pots of eight teams each. A club from each pot will be selected to make up each of the groups A-H.

Manchester United will play each other twice in their group. If United finish top of their groups, they will advance directly to the round of 16. The runners-up in each of the groups will go into the playoffs.

Manchester United won the European Cup in 1968 and the modern Champions League in 1999. They have enjoyed more success in the Europa League recently. Their first direct qualification for the competition came in 2017. Since then, they have reached the semifinals and final of the tournament twice. Sevilla knocked them out of 2020 semis and Villarreal won 2022 final on penalties.


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