7 FACTS ON MANCHESTER UTD V AC MILAN

A great historic night awaits, one which the Rossoneri have deserved. Old Trafford brings back memories of that historic Champions League final in 2003, while the Diavolo’s two-legged victory over Manchester United at the semi-final stage of the same competition in 2007 remains unforgettable. While the two sides will be facing off in the last 16 of the Europa League this evening, it’s still a special and prestigious fixture. Here are some facts and figures to get you warmed up for Manchester United v AC Milan, a first-leg showdown that will kick off at 18:55 CET:

1- Manchester United and AC Milan are set to meet in Europe for the eleventh time. All of their previous ten encounters came in the European Cup/Champions League.

2- Manchester United have been eliminated from four of their five UEFA European knockout ties against AC Milan. No other side has knocked out the Red Devils on more occasions (excluding the UEFA Super Cup, four times for Real Madrid too).

3- Manchester United are the team that allowed their opponents the fewest shots on target in the round of 32 of this season’s Europa League (three across two matches). The Red Devils also managed to keep a clean sheet in both games.

4- Manchester United have only suffered one defeat in their last ten matches against Italian sides in Europe (a 1-0 home loss to Juventus in 2018), winning seven and drawing two of those fixtures.

5- Having worn the Manchester United shirt, Diogo Dalot will be in familiar surroundings this evening. In 20 matches for AC Milan in all competitions, he’s contributed to four goals (two goals, two assists), more than his three goal involvements across 35 appearances for the Red Devils (one goal and two assists).    

6- Samu Castillejo’s next appearance will be his 100th in an AC Milan shirt in all competitions. Two of his ten Rossoneri goals have come in this season’s Europa League.

7- Despite the fact that he was involved in Manchester United’s six Champions League group stage fixtures this campaign, Bruno Fernandes is the player with the most Europa League goals since the start of last season: ten in twelve appearances (an average of one every 94 minutes).

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