In a thrilling Europa League encounter, Rasmus Hojlund was the hero of the night as Manchester United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen. The Danish striker’s brace not only clinched the win but also showcased his growing importance to the team.
The match, played at Viktoria Plzen’s home ground, saw United trailing early in the second half after Matej Vydra put the hosts ahead with a goal three minutes into the second half. However, United’s resilience and Hojlund’s impact off the bench turned the tide in their favor.
Hojlund, who replaced Marcus Rashford in the 56th minute, scored his first goal six minutes later. A deflected shot from Amad Diallo found its way to Hojlund, who calmly finished to level the score. His second goal came in the 88th minute, following a brilliant pass from Bruno Fernandes off a free kick. This decisive strike not only secured the win but also put United into the top eight of the standings, ensuring their place in the Round of 16.
In his post-match interview, Hojlund expressed his satisfaction with the win but emphasized the need for more training time to improve the team’s performance. “It feels good to have scored two goals, but I am more happy with the win,” Hojlund said. “We need more time to train and get better as a team.”
United’s coach, Ruben Amorim, praised Hojlund’s performance and highlighted the importance of the win in the context of their recent struggles in the Premier League. “Rasmus has shown his quality and determination, and this win is a step in the right direction for us,” Amorim commented.
The victory was a much-needed boost for Manchester United, who had faced consecutive losses in the Premier League. With Hojlund’s impressive form, fans are hopeful that the team can build on this momentum and achieve greater success in the coming matches.
As United continues their Europa League campaign, all eyes will be on Hojlund to see if he can maintain his goal-scoring form and help lead the team to further glory.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 7th in the Europa League with 12 points.
In the last 6 games, it has won 3 times and drew 3 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 1-2 against Viktoria Plzeň.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 8.
