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Manchester United faced AC Milan in the Europa League. Would this make a nice birthday present for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates his 48th birthday on February 26. This special moment coincided with the draw for the round of 16 of the Europa League.
Since the draw for the last 16 of the Europa League on Friday (2/26/2021), Milan and MU have been forced to meet in this round. The first leg will be played at the San Siro on March 11 and a week later at Old Trafford.
This is also a birthday present for Solskjaer. Whether it’s a good gift or a bad one, considering Milan is one of the strongest teams of the remaining contestants.
“It’s a great birthday present, isn’t it? To watch the draw! We used to have difficult things in the draw,” he told the club’s official website.
“It is one of the draws that you think can be like a Champions League match,” he continued.
“It is good for us to have a match to look forward to. This team needs a challenge and we enjoy the challenge and accept it,” Solskjaer said.
Man United to the round of 16 after eliminating Real Sociedad 4-0 on aggregate. Milan progressed after dislodging Red Star 3-3 on aggregate, 2-2 in the first leg and 1-1 in the second leg. The Rossoneri win with away goals.
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