In a thrilling Europa League match on December 12, 2024, Manchester United secured a decisive victory against Viktoria Plzen with a final score of 4-1. The match took place at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, showcasing an impressive performance from Manchester United, which now solidifies their position in the knockout stages of the competition. United’s Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the 12th minute, giving the team an early lead. Following Rashford’s goal, Bruno Fernandes scored a stunning long-range effort in the 34th minute, bringing the score to 2-0. Viktoria Plzen managed to pull one back in the 45th minute with a goal from Jhon Córdoba, but United responded fiercely in the second half. Antony scored in the 62nd minute, and Rashford confirmed his standout performance with another goal in the 78th minute, sealing a 4-1 victory. Post-match, United manager Erik ten Hag praised his players for their resilience and ability to perform away from home, stating, ‘The players showed great character and quality. We are building momentum at the right time.’ Meanwhile, Viktor Plzen’s manager also acknowledged the gap in quality, saying, ‘We fought hard, but Manchester United is a different level.’ With this result, Manchester United progresses confidently towards the knockout stages, while Viktoria Plzen faces the challenge of regrouping in their upcoming domestic matches.
Manchester United Triumphs Over Viktoria Plzen in Europa League Clash
