Manchester United show mental strength in defeating Real Betis just days after humbling loss to Liverpool
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The Red Devils were winners on Thursday at home in the Europa League round of 16 first leg
After a humbling defeat to Liverpool, Manchester United needed a response in the worst way and they got just that with a 4-1 victory in the Europa League round of 16 first leg against Real Betis at Old Trafford on Thursday. It's a win that shows the influence of Erik ten Hag as he got a 180-degree turn from his captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored an insurance goal and also was critical in Marcus Rashford's opening goal.
Fernandes was criticized for an unprofessional performance during that shocking 7-0 loss to Liverpool on the weekend but the team moved past it according to ten Hag.
"We talked about it, we've seen it and set the right conclusions. Then we have to reset and bounce back," ten Hag said prior to the match. "We know in a season setbacks will always be there. It was a huge setback -- that's clear."
