MX23RW : Sunday, April 28 14:27:51| >> :120:12242:12242:
[monks data]
Manchester United logo
Europa League | Round-Of-16
Mar 17, 2016 at 8.05pm UK
 
Liverpool logo

1-1

Martial (32' pen.)
FT(HT: 1-1)
Coutinho (45')

Louis van Gaal: 'Rest helped Liverpool'

Louis van Gaal says that Liverpool's week-long break benefited them after they eliminated his Manchester United from the Europa League.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has suggested that Liverpool eliminated his side from the Europa League because they had a longer break in between the two legs.

The Reds held their English rivals to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford to advance into the quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory, with Anthony Martial's penalty being cancelled out by Philippe Coutinho just before half time.

Jurgen Klopp's side had not played since last Thursday's first leg, whereas the Red Devils faced West Ham United in FA Cup action on Sunday.

"Liverpool had a free week but we had to play West Ham United," the Dutchman is quoted as saying by BBC Sport.

"We also needed a little bit of luck but if you say that as a manager it is not good."

Van Gaal now switches his attention toward Sunday as they prepare to battle neighbours Manchester City.

ID:268787: cacheID:268787:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2164:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring during the League Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester City on February 28, 2016
Read Next:
Milner hails Philippe Coutinho "magic"
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

Group A

TeamPWDLPTS
QWest Ham650115
QFreiburg640212
3Olympiacos62137
4Backa Topola60151

Group B

TeamPWDLPTS
QBrighton641113
QMarseille632111
3Ajax61235
4AEK Athens61144

Group C

TeamPWDLPTS
QRangers632111
QSparta Prague631210
3Betis63039
4Aris Limassol61144

Group D

TeamPWDLPTS
QAtalanta642014
QSporting Lisbon632111
3Sturm Graz61144
4Rakow61144

Group E

TeamPWDLPTS
QLiverpool640212
QToulouse632111
3Union SG62228
4LASK61053

Group F

TeamPWDLPTS
QVillarreal641113
QRennes640212
3M. Haifa61235
4Panathinaikos61144

Group G

TeamPWDLPTS
QSlavia Prague650115
QRoma641113
3Servette61235
4Sheriff Tiraspol60151

Group H

TeamPWDLPTS
QB. Leverkusen660018
QQarabag631210
3Molde62137
4Hacken60060


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!