Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick to lead his side to victory against 10-man Real Sociedad at Old Trafford and book a Europa League quarter-final encounter with French club Lyon. United got off to the worst possible start as Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot however the were level within six minutes as Fernandes converted a spot kick of his own to light the touch paper for a comprehensive victory.
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Joshua Zirkzee scored his first goal in Europe for Manchester United but the Red Devils were held to a draw by Real Sociedad to leave their Europa League last-16 tie in the balance. Dutch forward Zirkzee deservedly put the visitors ahead but Real Sociedad equalised through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty after Bruno Fernandes was adjudged to have handled the ball following a VAR review.
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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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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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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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