Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Manchester United
Updated
Manchester United won: Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Manchester United in the Europa League (Round 6) on Thu, 12 Dec 2024 at Doosan Aréna, Plzeň. Viktoria Plzen goals: Matej Vydra 48'. Manchester United goals: Rasmus Højlund 62', Rasmus Højlund 88'. Expected goals: 0.95-2.73. Possession: 32-68. Player of the match: Bruno Fernandes (9).
Match report
Manchester United beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1
Manchester United came from behind to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 away from home at Doosan Aréna on Thursday 12 December in the Europa League.
Matej Vydra put Viktoria Plzen ahead on 48' (1-0), Rasmus Højlund levelled for Manchester United on 62' (1-1) and added another on 88' (1-2).
Rasmus Højlund's 88' strike proved decisive.
Viktoria Plzen had 32% of the ball, shots were 15-17 (2-8 on target) and expected goals finished 0.95-2.73. Manchester United were the better side on chances, too.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 11,320. Referee: Marian Alexandru Barbu.
Match stats
| Viktoria Plzen | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 32 | 68 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.95 | 2.73 |
| Total shots | 15 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 38 |
| Big chances | 1 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 201 (65%) | 558 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 12 |
Lineups
Viktoria Plzen (3-4-2-1): Martin Jedlicka, Sampson Dweh, Svetozar Markovic, Vaclav Jemelka, Cadu, Cheick Souaré, Lukas Cerv, Lukas Kalvach, Matej Vydra, Pavel Sulc, Daniel Vasulin
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot, Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Amad, Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee
Key events
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
- 48' · Goal · Matej Vydra (Viktoria Plzen)
- 56' · Substitution · Rasmus Højlund for Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
- 61' · Substitution · Antony for Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United)
- 61' · Substitution · Mason Mount for Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)
- 62' · Goal · Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United)
- 71' · Substitution · Prince Adu for Daniel Vasulin (Viktoria Plzen)
- 78' · Substitution · Milan Havel for Cadu (Viktoria Plzen)
- 81' · Substitution · Manuel Ugarte for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 81' · Substitution · Alejandro Garnacho for Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- 81' · Yellow card · Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United)
- 86' · Substitution · Alexandr Sojka for Matej Vydra (Viktoria Plzen)
- 88' · Goal · Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United?
Manchester United won, 1-2 (Europa League) on Thu, 12 Dec 2024.
When and where is Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United?
Thu, 12 Dec 2024, 17:45 UTC at Doosan Aréna, Plzeň, Europa League.