The fifth round of the Europa League continued with exciting matches. Manchester United secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt at home, thanks to Højlund's two goals and one assist. Hummels made amends for his earlier mistake, while Roma managed a dramatic 2-2 draw against Tottenham away from home, relying on veteran striker Edin Džeko's goal and Mourinho's tactical substitutions. Fenerbahçe also achieved a remarkable 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague away from home. In the match between Manchester United and Bodø/Glimt, United had previously won one and drawn three, while Bodø/Glimt had two wins, one draw, and one loss. United is currently ranked 12th in the Premier League, while Bodø/Glimt tops the Norwegian Eliteserien. United lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Mount, Garnacho, and Højlund forming the front three, supported by midfielders Antony, Ugueto, Bruno Fernandes, and Malacia. The defense consisted of Mazraoui, De Ligt, and Lisandro Martinez, with Onana as the starting goalkeeper. New head coach Amorim is still experimenting with the lineup, featuring a starting XI worth €473 million and an average age of 24.9 years, significantly younger than previous lineups. Bodø/Glimt opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with a starting XI valued at only €22.7 million, highlighting the considerable difference in quality between the two sides. Despite this, Bodø/Glimt managed to hold United to a 2-2 draw at halftime. United started the game strongly, with Højlund capitalizing on a defensive error by Bodø/Glimt in the second minute to set up Garnacho for an easy tap-in. This marked Højlund's eighth goal and fourth assist in various…

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