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How to watch the action as Manchester United face Real Betis in their second mid-season friendly, with team news and the latest odds from the Red Devils' ...

Real Betis host Manchester United at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville, Spain on Saturday, December 10. Of the 14 players contracted to United who departed for Qatar in November, one — Cristiano Ronaldo — has since left the club entirely, while six are on their way back to Manchester following elimination. 90 mins from kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of today's match between Manchester United and Real Betis. They are, however, yet to sell out the stadium with a record crowd of 57,123 when Betis played Valencia in 2019. It was a great strike from outside the box and it may have taken a deflection to put it onto the post but United get away with one there. The United centre-back tried to hobble off the pitch but the stretcher has now been called for and he will be substituted. United still yet to test the Betis goalkeeper. United have looked slow in their build-up play and the home side are comfortable. 6th min: Williams is called into action at the back as Betis attack down the left. United go up the other end and Elanga drags a shot well wide. The hosts had the best chance when they struck the post early on and Martial's dipping effort is the closest United have come, however, neither side has troubled the goalkeepers. 39th min: Martial tees up McTominay on the edge of the box but he slices an effort as he is chopped down.

Manchester United have named David De Gea in their starting line-up to face Real Betis in a friendly today.

Kobbie Mainoo scored as a substitute in Cadiz while Shola Shoretire, Marc Jurado and Charle McNeil also featured as substitutes. [which follows a 4-2 defeat to Cadiz in midweek](/sport/football/cadiz-vs-man-united-friendly-result-ten-hag-b1045656.html). [anchester United](/topic/manchester-united) have named [David De Gea](/topic/david-de-gea) in their starting line-up to face [Real Betis](/topic/real-betis) in a friendly today.

Betis are a good and prominent side in Spain and recently won the Copa Del Rey. United's experienced players will need to make more of an impact in today's game ...

Manchester United slipped to a narrow friendly defeat against Real Betis as the Reds' winter training week ended at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville ...

Betis were inches away from an opener at the midway point in the first half, as Paul Akouokou's shot through a forest of bodies clipped the left-hand post, after promising work by Luiz Henrique on the right flank. Victor Lindelof and Scott McTominay were the only United starters who played the full 90 minutes of what was effectively another training exercise. It was a warning sign for United and regrettably it wasn't heeded sufficiently before Fekir received Iglesias's clever pass into the penalty area and fired home in the 49th minute. The young Reds in question included forwards Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill but clearcut chances still proved elusive as Betis saw out their 1-0 win. The United left-back also hauled down the rapid Luiz Felipe and that challenge might have earned him a yellow card in a competitive game. Teden Mengi's second start of the trip was sadly cut short just part the quarter-hour mark when he suffered an injury.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has no clear back-up for Diogo Dalot, who came off in Qatar nursing his leg.

When Dalot was suspended for the 2-1 win over Fulham prior to the World Cup break, Tyrell Malacia was asked to fill in at right-back. [Aaron Wan-Bissaka](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/aaron-wan-bissaka) has featured in both of the club’s mid-season friendlies during the week-long trip to Spain but has barely featured competitively. United fans are nevertheless concerned, though, and are hoping Dalot’s supposed setback isn’t severe. [Dalot](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/diogo-dalot) has played every United game he’s been available for this season. [United vs Real Betis LIVE](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/real-betis-man-united-live-25714932) [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) are expected to dip into the transfer market for competition for Dalot but the Reds play three times before the new year. Manchester United fans are concerned about Diogo Dalot’s future availability for the Reds after the right-back was taken off with what looked like a hamstring injury in Portugal's 1-0 loss to Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals.

CHRIS WHEELER AT THE ESTADIO BENITO VILLAMARIN: On a night when some Manchester United players were facing one of the games of their lives, this game will ...

In fact, United’s two clearest opportunities fell to Scott McTominay who blasted both high and wide. Just like the officials in Cadiz, however, referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero seemed reluctant to get his cards out. What we won’t get, of course, are the wholesale changes during these encounters that reduce them to little more than exhibition games. After losing to Cadiz 4-2 on Wednesday night, United went down to the sixth-placed side in La Liga managed by former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini. Heaton, to be fair, made a number of saves after that and looked a safer pair of hands than Martin Dubravka in the defeat to Cadiz. United will have a few of their World Cup players back by then – Christian Eriksen returns to the club on Monday, and those knocked out of the quarter-finals will only be a week behind – but a number of those on duty in Spain will also face Burnley.

Manchester United offered to pay part of Cristiano Ronaldo's wages to facilitate his exit in the summer, but their plans were scuppered as several clubs ...

While the German was sacked in September, it appears unlikely Ronaldo will move to Stamford Bridge. His exit was agreed by mutual consent and Sportsmail revealed Ronaldo slammed Ten Hag, the Glazer family and several aspects how the club is being run in the interview with Morgan, which ultimately led to his departure from Old Trafford Ronaldo was understood to earn in the region of £500,000-a-week at United, making him the highest-paid player at Old Trafford, and the club felt his wages could prove a stumbling block to any deal. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3985338/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-contract-new-club/?source=emp_shared_article&redirected=1#_=_), Ten Hag was prepared to let the 37-year-old leave after United were humiliated 4-0 by Brentford in August and the club were open to pay part of his wages. Ronaldo was scathing in his criticism of Erik ten Hag, the Glazer family and several aspects of how the club is being run.

TV host, Piers Morgan, has fired back at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, once again leaping to the defence of Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo.

When he is in good shape, he is a good player and he could help us to get back and achieve the objectives we have, that is quite clear — but he wasn’t,” Ten Hag explained. However, Morgan, Ronaldo’s confidante, has now responded to the former Ajax coach on Twitter on Saturday, writing: ‘”When he’s in good shape, he’s a good player. Yes, potentially (get a new contract), but it is theoretical.

United, who are preparing to return to action following the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar, started with a similar XI to the team that Erik ten Hag picked ...

[Real Betis](/football/team?id=244) handed [Manchester United](/football/team?id=360) a second loss in as many outings in a 1-0 friendly win at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Sevilla on Saturday. [Nottingham Forest](/football/team?id=393) in their first top-flight match since the World Cup break. [Nabil Fekir](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/189025/Nabil-Fekir) turned home a cross from [Borja Iglesias](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/214995/Borja-Iglesias) from a set piece to give the LaLiga side the game's only goal and the win.

These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, December 11. 'We're screwed' - United fans fear the worst after Diogo Dalot injury scare.

[Read what fans said about Dalot's injury here](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-diogo-dalot-injury-25722221) [Erik ten Hag gets his message across](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-betis-goal-news-25722540) [Aaron Wan-Bissaka](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/aaron-wan-bissaka) has featured in both of the club’s mid-season friendlies during the week-long trip to Spain but has barely featured competitively. Mengi was stretched off and made way for Bennett, who is Manchester-born and won the FA Youth Cup last season. [Read what Heaton said about Bennett's display here](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-tom-heaton-betis-25720923) [Dalot](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/diogo-dalot) has played every United game he’s been available for this season. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) fans are concerned about Diogo Dalot’s future availability for the Reds after the right-back was taken off with what looked like a hamstring injury in Portugal's 1-0 loss to Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Premier League club defeated 1-0 at Estadio Benito Villamarin in mid-season friendly.

Started on the left – as opposed to on the right in Cadiz. And again on 69 from a Miranda header. Fine saves on 64 and 65 as Betis pushed for a second. A positive experience for United’s young players including the Mancunian. Challenged well, but up against a top side controlling the game. Lively one or twice on the right in front of 250 away fans. Better in Cadiz on Wednesday. Shot went wide of the far post on 30. Lost the ball in midfield, leading to Betis attacking and hitting the post on 20. Carried on going in hard on opponents. The most experienced defender, he organised the defence well and instructed Menghi and then Murray, but the defence was split by the experienced Beticos. Much better than against Cadiz, stemming the threat of the experienced Betis attack.

The boss says the club will attempt to bring in another forward, following the exit of last season's top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo. Although obviously refusing ...

We do everything we can if that opportunity will be there." "Each player is under contract and I respect that but we make sure we are working in the background to get the right players in." "We do everything that is in our power, so I do research on every opportunity that comes.

Man United are light on recognised strikers following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo last month and Ten Hag was asked about Cody Gakpo.

And now we have to stop the process and we get him and he gets himself in a better position so that he’s fit and available. “I think he is [happy] but he was so disappointed that he had bad luck with the injury. In his analysis of the United squad, Ten Hag felt they had too many right-footed left wingers. For our team, he’s a really important player and we need that profile. When Gakpo, who scored three times for the Netherlands at the World Cup, was mentioned to Ten Hag, he replied: “I cannot give comments on specific players. We are doing research on every opportunity and we do everything we can if that opportunity is there to contract them.”

Erik ten Hag said that Manchester United is doing its research on every opportunity to find a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, whose contract was ...

"The first challenge for him is to be available and fit. Manchester United will play Burnley in the EFL Cup on December 21. Since parting ways, Manchester United are keen to find Ronaldo's replacement when the transfer window opens next month.

Manchester United have been linked with moves for World Cup stars, including Cody Gakpo, as they look to replace the departed Cristiano Ronaldo.

Players have contracts and I respect that but be sure we are working in the background to get the right players in.” [Portugal lost to Morocco in the quarter-finals](https://en.as.com/soccer/morocco-vs-portugal-live-online-score-stats-and-updates-qatar-world-cup-2022-n/), had his contract with Manchester United terminated last month. Asked outright about whether PSV star Gakpo was one of the players on his radar, Ten Hag was typically coy in his response: “I cannot give comments on specific players.

Cristiano Ronaldo had already cleared out his locker at Manchester United before his explosive interview with Piers Morgan aired, according to reports.

[talkSPORT.com](https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true). [denied that anything is close](https://talksport.com/football/1269709/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-arabia-al-nassr-portugal-man-utd/). [mutually terminated](https://talksport.com/football/1253876/cristiano-ronaldo-man-united-statement-piers-morgan-interview-free-agent/), and he is therefore now a free agent.

Minute-by-minute report: Will Manchester United finally get their first WSL win over their rivals? Join Tom Bassam to find out.

9 min: United clear the initial corner but as the ball is hoisted back in it all gets a bit messy on the edge of box. The Jamaican striker gets to the byline on the City right and pulls the ball back for Chloe Kelly, but Hannah Blundell nips in at the key moment. City have been WSL force for far longer than United, but this season there is a growing sense that the red side side of Manchester can truly challenge. 4 min: There is a smart turn from Toone just inside the City half but her through ball towards Russo lacks precision an is easily cut out. This time she drives forward to the edge of the City box but her shot is a poor one and dribbles wide. Toone cuts the ball back to her teammate from the left-hand side of the box, Galton’s shot gets a handy deflection to beat Roebuck. It is a lovely goal for United as Toone combines with Galton to drive into the City box. Robeuck flaps at the resulting ball into the box but City are able to clear. 62 min: It is all United after that City bolt from the blue. 64 min: Moment of danger for United as Kelly’s cross drifts over the outstretched arm of Earps and just wide. The striker shifts the ball between her feet to make room for a shot which is just wide Roebuck’s right post. Again the United nips in ahead of the forward on halfway as PA announced a record WSL attendance at the Etihad, more than 44,000 fans in today.