Under the guidance of interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, United finally achieved a breakthrough in the competition, following three consecutive draws under former manager Erik ten Hag.
Reflecting on the resounding win over City, Amorim admitted that this performance was "a dream way" to sign off. Yet, he emphasised that his approach at United would differ significantly.
United swiftly appointed Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim as his successor.
However, Manchester United, eager for an immediate replacement for the recently dismissed Erik ten Hag, issued an ultimatum: accept the job now or lose the opportunity. After careful consideration, Amorim ultimately chose to make the move.
Goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr put the hosts in control in Round Four encounter in the capital.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also admitted that the United players made it hard for themselves by not being more ruthless in front of the goal.
All games from the quarter-finals onwards in this season's Europa League are being played behind closed doors as one-off ties
Manchester United comfortably moved to the quarterfinals with an aggregate score of 7-1 against LASK, courtesy of their 5-0 victory in the first leg.
Manchester United, who will now face Copenhagen in the next round, saw Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial scoring the two goals of the night for them.
Talks of his permanent move to the Nerazzurri have progressed, which if finalized will see Alexis Sanchez joining Inter Milan on a free transfer.
