Manchester United, led by captain Bruno Fernandes, stormed into the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals with a commanding 4-1 victory over Spain’s Real Sociedad. The match, held at Old Trafford on March 14, saw Fernandes scoring three impressive goals, overturning an early lead from Sociedad. With an aggregate score of 5-2, United moves forward to face Lyon in the next stage.
This marks United’s return to the Europa League quarterfinals for the first time since their 2022-2023 campaign. The Red Devils continue their quest for a trophy, following their recent success in the English League Cup and FA Cup.
The match started with an early penalty conceded by United, allowing Mikel Oyarzabal to put Sociedad ahead. However, Fernandes turned the game around with a penalty of his own in the 16th minute, followed by two more brilliant goals in the second half. His stunning performance ensured United’s dominant win.
Meanwhile, Lyon crushed Romania’s FCSB 4-0 in their second-leg match, securing a 7-1 aggregate victory to set up a clash with United. In another fixture, Eintracht Frankfurt outclassed Ajax 4-1, setting up a quarterfinal duel with Tottenham.
As the competition intensifies, Manchester United remains focused on securing another title, reinforcing their status as one of Europe’s top contenders.
