Man United's Spanish goalkeeper was the star on the night, making a number of key saves, including one on Sevilla's Luis Muriel from point-blank range on the brink of half-time.
The contest had all the makings of a Jose Mourinho special; the Portuguese had his team set up well defensively, while looking to strike on the counter. As for Sevilla, they will be left to rue their missed chances, knowing that the stellar goalkeeping of De Gea is something they have to contend with in the return leg in Manchester.
The former Bilbao player was injured in the 16 minute of the game, who was replaced by Pogba.
United had their own chances, with Romelu Lukaka, muscling 3 defenders and almost crossing the ball to Mata, and then shooting the cross played to him over the bar.
Soon Sevilla began to take control of the match and would've scored twice before break if not for David De Gea.
The former Atletico man tipped an header over the bar in the second half.
The games speed definitely increased when Jose brought on Rashford and Martial as his final two changes instead of Mata and Alexis.
The Englishman almost scoring, a goal to give United an away goal.
In the end two teams finished the match as they had started it, and will play to conclusion at Old Trafford in few days.
Sevilla: Sergio Rico; Jesus Navas, Lenglet, Mercado, Escudero; Banega (Pizarro, min. 89), Nzonzi; Sarabia, Vazquez, Correa; Muriel (Sandro, min. 85).
Manchester United: De Gea, Valencia, Lindelof, Smalling, Young; Matic, Ander Herrera (Pogba, min. 17), McTominay, Mata (Martial, min. 80); Lukaku, Alexis (Rashford, min. 75).
Goals: None.
Referee: Clement Turpin (France).
Yellow cards: Nzonzi (Min. 21) for Sevilla, Alexis (Min. 41) for Sevilla.
Red cards: None.
Stadium: Sanchez Pizjuan.
Attendance: 42.500.
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