Manchester United fans will endure nightmares about Wissam Ben Yedder in the coming months.
The Sevilla striker scored both goals in his team’s 2-1 upset win over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils exited the competition in the Round of 16, prompting shock, anger and embarrassment among its global fan base.
The two-game series was goal-less when Ben Yedder replaced Luis Muriel in the 72nd minute. Ben Yedder would put Sevilla ahead just two minutes later when he beat Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea with a nicely struck shot from just inside the penalty area.
Super sub! Ben Yedder fires Sevilla ahead at Old Trafford just 2 minutes after coming on the field. pic.twitter.com/33wWm5jYik
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 13, 2018
Ben Yedder all but confirmed Sevilla’s place in the quarterfinals in the 78th minute when he headed a shot, which de Gea tried to save but ultimately pushed against the crossbar and watched as it bounced back over the goal line.
Unreal! Ben Yedder just beats De Gea for his 2nd goal in 6 minutes of being on the field. pic.twitter.com/JqaXSQPWR7
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 13, 2018
Romelu Lukaku gave Manchester United a glimmer of hope by scoring in the 84th minute, but his strike represented a mere consolation for the Red Devils, who now must mourn the infamous defeat they suffered on home turf.
Meanwhile, Ben Yedder has emerged as a Champions League force this season. He has scored eight goals in seven games in European soccer’s elite competition and might have just earned himself a place in France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup squad.
19 – Wissam Ben Yedder has scored 19 goals in all comps this season, only Fekir & Griezmann (21) have scored more among the French players of the Top 5 European Leagues. Timely.
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) March 13, 2018
Ben Yedder. Remember the name.
