Dreamed debut at the English Theater of Dreams. This was the night of Ruud Van Nistelrooyinterim coach of the Manchester United after the departure of Erik ten Hag, for the Carabao Cupwith a 5-2 win against Leicester Citywith a goal and assist from Alejandro Garnachowho had a vital performance at a time when his team needed it.
After a few hectic hours, with a team that in the local league fails to demonstrate its power, the mourning for the departure of Ten Hag is completely overcome. It was a very easy victory for United, who, before the arrival of Rúben Amorim, celebrated to advance to the quarterfinals of the League Cup.
The night in Old Trafford started with a changing climate, people surrendered at the feet of the new coach of the Red Devilseven though it was on an interim basis, and they gave Van Nistelrooy a warm welcome. But not everything was joy and happiness, since the uncertainty about the team’s performance, little by little, began to be felt in the air.
That doubt and fear as to whether United were going to be able to give a good image in their own home calmed down and became a cry of relief 15 minutes into the first stage, thanks to a missile from Casemiro that hit the corner. by Welshman Danny Ward. Garnacho participated in the play, facing the center towards the wing and releasing at the right moment for the Brazilian midfielder.
Minutes later, Garnacho appeared to extend the score. Casemiro made Dalot run down the right wing and the Portuguese winger sent a cross to the far post, where he appreciated the little bug to break the goal with a single touch and make it 2-0.
United seemed different, walking against Leicester, even though the visit was discounted thanks to a spectacular volley from Bilal El Khanoussbut United immediately responded with two more goals in three minutes.
Bruno Fernándes made it 3-1 with a free kick from the front that deflected a defender from the barrier and Casemiro saw the goal again after a cross from Rashford that he headed against the woodwork and whose rebound crashed into the nets.
Before the break, Conor Coady made it 4-2 and a glimmer of hope for Leicester when he saved a mistake by Dalot inside the area.
After a first half with six goals, the second went down a lot of gears and only Bruno Fernandes was able to add to the score, taking advantage of a gift from a Leicester defender, stepping on the ball in front of the goalkeeper to dribble past him and completing his double into an empty goal.
As determined by the draw, the rival of the Red Devils – champions of this tournament in 2022 – will be Tottenham, who eliminated Manchester City.