Europa League: Manchester United Beat Over Viktoria Plzen 2-1

Rasmus Hojlund's brace guided Manchester United to a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday. After coming on for Marcus Rashford in the 56th minute, Hojlund scored an equalizer just six minutes later, assisted by Amad Diallo. The Denmark striker then sealed the win in the 88th minute, converting a Bruno Fernandes assist off a free-kick. The result lifted United into the top eight of the standings, providing a much-needed boost following back-to-back Premier League defeats.

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Updated on: 13 December 2024 1:50 pm

UEFA Europa League soccer Manchester United vs Viktoria Plzen football gallery: Rasmus Hojlund

UEFA Europa League: Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund, left, celebrates after scoring | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund, left, celebrates after scoring during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.

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UEFA Europa League soccer Manchester United vs Viktoria Plzen football gallery: Pavel Sulc

UEFA Europa League: Plzen's Pavel Sulc, centre, challenges for the ball with Man United's Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Plzen's Pavel Sulc, centre, challenges for the ball with Manchester United's Noussair Mazraoui, right, and Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.

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UEFA Europa League: Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund, left, scores his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund, left, scores his side's opening goal during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.

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UEFA Europa League: Man United's Rasmus Hojlund, right, challenges for the ball with Plzen's Sampson Dweh | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund, right, challenges for the ball with Plzen's Sampson Dweh during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.

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UEFA Europa League soccer Manchester United vs Viktoria Plzen football gallery: Casemiro

UEFA Europa League: Man United's Casemiro, right,challenges for the ball with Plzen's Prince Kwabena Adu | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Manchester United's Casemiro, right,challenges for the ball with Plzen's Prince Kwabena Adu during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.

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UEFA Europa League: Plzen's Matej Vydra, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Plzen's Matej Vydra, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.

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UEFA Europa League soccer Manchester United vs Viktoria Plzen football gallery: Andre Onana

UEFA Europa League: Man United's goalkeeper Andre Onana | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana in action during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.

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UEFA Europa League soccer Manchester United vs Viktoria Plzen football gallery: Matej Vydra

UEFA Europa League: Plzen's Matej Vydra, left, challenges for the ball with Man United's Lisandro Martinez | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Plzen's Matej Vydra, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.

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UEFA Europa League soccer Manchester United vs Viktoria Plzen football gallery: Lukas Cerv

UEFA Europa League: Plzen's Lukas Cerv, left, challenges for the ball with Man United's Matthijs de Ligt | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Plzen's Lukas Cerv, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester United's Matthijs de Ligt during the Europa League soccer match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at the Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic.