Marcus Rashford and Antony led the way as Manchester United earned a cathartic 4-1 win over Real Betis.
Erik ten Hag's side responded to the humiliating 7-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday in an encouraging way by thrashing the Spanish side at Old Trafford.
Rashford got United off to an ideal start with a thumping finish early in the game, setting the tone for what was to come from a reinvigorated attack.
Betis levelled against the run of play with a controversial goal from former Leicester forward Ayoze Perez after team-mate Juanmi appeared to control the ball with his arm in the build-up.
Antony restored United's lead with a trademark strike into the far top corner after cutting in from the right before Bruno Fernandes headed in the third.
Wout Weghorst then scored a much-needed goal on a personal level to put the Red Devils in a really strong position heading into next week's second leg in Seville.
GOAL rates Manchester United's players from a much happier evening at Old Trafford.
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David de Gea (5/10):
Very shaky with his kicking, almost costing United a goal right before half-time when Juanmi's shot deflected off the post.
Diogo Dalot (5/10):
Some nice link play down the right but was vulnerable again in defence and hauled off at half-time.
Raphael Varane (6/10):
Kept Betis' dangerman Borja Iglesias quiet.
Lisandro Martinez (7/10):
Made his share of key blocks and was as cool as ever in possession.
Luke Shaw (7/10):
Very lively going forward, linking well with Rashford and Weghorst. Set up Bruno's headed goal from the corner.
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Bruno Fernandes (8/10):
Looked determined to make amends for his Anfield horror show and repeatedly tracked back while being highly effective in attack.
Casemiro (7/10):
Made sure United won the midfield battle and was pretty creative too.
Fred (5/10):
Didn't have a great game, sloppy in possession and often late to the ball.
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Antony (8/10):
Gave Betis a real fright down both wings and looked like he had a point to prove. His typically emphatic finish handed United the momentum again.
Wout Weghorst (5/10):
His finishing in the first half was dreadful although he did at least work hard. Got his reward by netting a tap-in and was overcome with emotion in his celebration.
Marcus Rashford (9/10):
Set the tone with a superb early strike which settled the team down. Was then at the heart of so many of United's attacking moves.
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka (7/10):
Ensured Betis couldn't get back into the game in the second half.
Jadon Sancho (5/10):
Lacked sharpness when he came on and couldn't make a real impact on what was a huge opportunity to prove himself.
Tyrell Malacia (6/10):
Contributed to a very solid defensive performance from the team in the second half.
Scott McTominay (N/A):
Came on for the final eight minutes.
Facundo Pellestri (N/A):
Only came on for the last eight minutes but was really lively and unlucky not to add to the scoring.
Erik ten Hag: (7/0)
Made a big call by fielding the exact same line-up as at Anfield but was in fact giving the players the chance to redeem themselves. They did that.