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Premier League side Manchester United have been handed a difficult draw in the Europa League, with a visit to face ex-coach Jose Mourinho, Fred and Sofyan Amrabat.
Manchester United have been handed a challenging draw in the revamped Europa League for the 2024/25 season, featuring reunions with familiar faces and an all-British clash.
The draw, conducted on Friday in Monaco, sets the stage for an exciting campaign in the newly formatted competition.
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New Europa League Format
The Europa League has undergone significant changes this season:
The old 32-team, eight-group format has been replaced by a single, 36-team league phase.
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Each club will play eight games - four home and four away - between September and the end of January.
Teams were assigned two sides from each of the four pots in the draw.
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Manchester United's Draw
Home Games
- Rangers (Scotland)
- PAOK (Greece)
- Bodo/Glimt (Norway)
- FC Twente (Netherlands)
- FC Porto (Portugal)
- Fenerbahce (Turkey)
- Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic)
- FCSB (Romania)
Key Highlights
All-British Clash: United will kick off their campaign with a home game against Scottish giants Rangers. This match will feature in-form Super Eagles star Cyriel Dessers, adding extra intrigue to the fixture.
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Mourinho Reunion: The away fixture against Fenerbahce promises to be a highlight, as it will see United reunite with former manager Jose Mourinho.
Adding to the drama, former United midfielder Fred who netted a hat-trick recently and recent departure Sofyan Amrabat are also part of the Fenerbahce squad.
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Varied Opposition: The draw provides a mix of established European names like Porto and Rangers, alongside less familiar opponents such as Bodo/Glimt and FCSB (formerly known as Steaua Bucharest).
Travel Considerations: With away trips to Turkey, Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Romania, United will need to manage their travel schedule carefully to balance European and domestic commitments.
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What's Next
The exact dates and kick-off times for these fixtures, as well as their order, will be confirmed on Saturday. With the new format promising more games and potentially more drama, United's journey in the 2024/25 Europa League is set to be an exciting one for their players and fans.
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