News about Nabil Fekir

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Manchester United have been given a lift ahead of their Europa League match against Real Betis, with Nabil Fekir having been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a anterior cruciate ligament injury. Fekir, one of Betis' key players, sustained the injury during Betis' victory over Elche. As a result, the 29-year-old will not be eligible against United in the round of 16 draws.

The Europa League and third-tier Conference League round of 16 fixtures have been scheduled. Arsenal will face Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League's last 16 games, while Manchester United's drawing against Real Betis will be decided. In the meantime, West Ham will face AEK Larnaca, a Cypriot team in the Europa Conference League last 16. Here's Sportsmail's look at the Premier League's European rivals...

REAL BETIS 1-2 BARCELONA ( PETE JENSON) - PETE JENSON (JENSON): Robert Lewandowski scored on his return from a three-match suspension to help Barcelona eight points clear of Real Madrid's having played more. Carlo Ancelotti's side may have closed the gap against Valencia 1-0 on Thursday, but the 2-1 triumph was another remarkable result for Barcelona, who were left hanging at the end after Lewandowski's 14th goal in 16 league games and the spectacular Raphinha's opener. The first half had been tense, with both teams coming close to breaking deadlock. Luis Henrique fired a bullet from a distance. After a brilliant pass from Nabil Fekir that sent Aitor Ruibal through, And Jules Kounde blocked a Sergio Canales shot.