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Reactions as Marcus Rashford hit screamer for Man United in Spain vs Real Betis

Manchester United got a worthy moment from Marcus Rashford as they move to the next round.

By Angus Barnes

Manchester United got a worthy moment from Marcus Rashford as they move to the next round.
Manchester United got a worthy moment from Marcus Rashford as they move to the next round.

After what was a very tense first-half encounter at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in the game between Real Betis and Manchester United, the Red Devils came out on top to seal their qualifications to the next round of the Europa League with a 5-1 accumulated aggregate from the two-legged tie.

Marcus Rashford had a very uninspiring first half without any attempt at goal despite Manchester United being in control with almost 60 percent of the ball possession. The Red Devils couldn't find a way through the home side's backline as they moved the ball around without much intent on goal.

But a short halftime break was enough for Marcus Rashford to find his clinical confidence once again as he scored a 25-yard screamer that infuriated the home supporters as the Manchester United fans celebrated the effort of their most reliable player.

Casemiro sighted a very free Marcus Rashford on the left wing and sent a sublime pass across the pitch to him, which he beautifully controlled before finding the bottom left corner of the Real Betis goalkeeper with a long-range strike that caught everyone by surprise.

What were the reactions to Rashford's screamer?

When the shot left Rashford's foot, he was off to the sideline to celebrate after the ball hit the net back of the net. He celebrated in front of the hostile Real Betis fans who yelled at him as he made his now iconic pose. Erik Ten Hag clapped from the touchline while the away supporters screamed in celebration. Rashford was subbed off moments later as Ten Hag rotated his team.