Manchester United are back in Europa League action tonight, concluding the League Phase with a tricky trip to Bucharest to face FCSB. Ruben Amorim's side are aiming to confirm their place in the last 16 and victory tonight will secure a top eight finish and ensure they avoid a two-legged play-off next month.
A point could be enough but the Red Devils would be relying on results from elsewhere going in their favour. Man Utd are, however, are at least guaranteed a place in the play-offs and they could finish anywhere between second and 12th in the table. FCSB start the night in eighth - the final spot to qualify automatically for the last 16 - so they too need a victory as there are as many as seven teams hoping they slip up.
It promises to be another dramatic night of European football as the first phase of the new-look Europa League format draws to a close. Kick-off at The National Arena is at 8pm GMT, follow all the action from FSCB vs Manchester United LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
FCSB vs Manchester United latest news
Kick-off time and venue: 8pm GMT; The National Arena
How to watch
FCSB team news: Olaru remains sidelined
Manchester United team news: Ugarte could feature
Standard Sport prediction: Points shared
Manchester United team news
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Marcus Rashford has been left out of the Manchester United squad that has travelled to Romania.
Luke Shaw has also been left at home despite his recent return to training but Manuel Ugarte has been included despite picking up a knock in United’s win over Fulham.
FCSB team news
17:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
FCSB hope to have former Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches available after the veteran missed the last three games through injury. Sriker Darius Olaru remains sidelined.
Where to watch FCSB vs Manchester United
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.
Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Welcome
17:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of FCSB vs Manchester United.
Both teams are already guaranteed a Europa League play-off place, at the very least, but tonight is about securing a place in the last 16 and therefore avoiding two extra games next month.
A win for either side will be enough for a top-eight finish, whilst a point could be enough for the Red Devils.
What a night potentially in store for us! Kick-off from the National Arena is at 8pm GMT.
Stay tuned for all the build-up.
