Liverpool put five past Sparta Prague to take control – Europa League

Liverpool will go into Sunday’s huge Premier League game with Manchester City on the back of a seventh straight win after taking control of their Europa League last-16 tie against Sparta Prague. The Reds were at their ruthless best in the first leg, scoring three goals before half-time to silence the home fans on a chaotic night in the Czech Republic capital.

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Barcelona overcome Galatasaray to reach quarter-finals

FC Barcelona came from a goal down to secure a spot in the last eight of the Europa League thanks to a nervy 2-1 win away to Galatasaray. Marcao headed the home side in front after 28 minutes but the Blaugrana responded well scoring through Pedri and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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Galatasaray frustrate Barcelona in goalless first leg

Barcelona face a tricky trip to Turkey next week after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Galatasaray in their Europa League Last 16 first leg. Barcelona had chances to take an advantage to Istanbul but the Turkish side defended well throughout to earn a deserved draw.

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Late goal sees Milan earn draw at Old Trafford

A stoppage-time header from defender Simon Kjaer earned AC Milan a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in their Europa League last-16 first-leg match at Old Trafford. Teenager Amad Diallo had scored his first goal for United to give them the lead after 50 minutes.

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UEFA announce two games to be played behind closed doors

Uefa have confirmed that Valencia vs Atalanta and Inter vs Getafe will both be behind closed doors next week. The coronavirus outbreak has put a temporary halt to most sporting events in Italy, with the likes of England’s Six Nations encounter in Rome and some Serie A matches postponed.

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