Manchester United are set to face FC Porto in a crucial Europa League 2024-25 match on Friday, October 4, at the Estadio do Dragão in Porto. After a challenging run that has seen the Red Devils go winless in their last three matches across all competitions, they will be eager to secure three points in this away fixture.
The recent struggles for United began with a commanding victory over Barnsley in the third round of the Carabao Cup. However, their subsequent Premier League clash against Crystal Palace ended in a goalless draw, followed by a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. The team also played out a 1-1 draw against Twente in their opening Europa League match, leaving them currently positioned at the bottom of their group.
On the other hand, FC Porto had a rocky start to their Europa League campaign, suffering a 3-2 defeat to FK Bodo/Glimt in their first match. However, they have been in fine form domestically, sitting in second place in Liga Portugal with 18 points from their first seven games.
Match Details:
- Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
- Venue: Estadio do Dragao, Porto
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST (India)
Where to Watch:
- TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network (India)
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV app and website (India)
Team News and Predicted Lineups:
| FC Porto Probable XI | Manchester United Probable XI |
|---|---|
| Diogo Costa (GK) | Andre Onana (GK) |
| Joao Mario | Noussair Mazraoui |
| David Carmo | Lisandro Martinez |
| Ivan Marcano | Matthijs de Ligt |
| Wendell | Diogo Dalot |
| Stephen Eustaquio | Christian Eriksen |
| Mateus Uribe | Manuel Ugarte |
| Pepe | Amad Diallo |
| Galeno | Bruno Fernandes |
| Mehdi Taremi | Marcus Rashford |
| Toni Martinez | Rasmus Højlund |
As Manchester United looks to regain form and FC Porto aims for their first win in this season’s Europa League, this clash promises to be an exciting contest. Both sides are looking for redemption after early setbacks in the tournament, and fans can expect a highly competitive match at the Estadio do Dragao.
