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  • Watch: Man United, Spurs win large in relocated Europa League video games

    Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United took a giant step towards the final 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 “away” win over Spanish crew Real Sociedad in Italy on Thursday.
    The first leg was performed in Turin, certainly one of numerous video games relocated away from their authentic venues as a consequence of coronavirus-related journey restrictions from sure nations affecting groups from Britain.
    Portugal’s Benfica needed to host Arsenal in Rome, the place Bukayo Saka’s away objective put the Premier League aspect in place with a 1-1 draw.
    Tottenham defeated Austrian crew Wolfsberg 4-1 in Budapest, Hungary.
    Germany’s Hoffenheim was additionally affected by pandemic-related journey restrictions.
    Hoffenheim’s recreation with Norwegian aspect Molde was performed at Villarreal’s stadium in Spain, whereas Villarreal beat Salzburg 2-0 in Austria.
    Hoffenheim ahead Munas Dabbur scored two targets, arrange one other, after which missed a penalty earlier than Molde got here again from two targets down to attract 3-3.
    UNITED FLYING
    Fernandes had Sociedad’s protection to thank for his first objective within the twenty seventh, when two defenders collided with their very own goalkeeper, leaving him free to attain into an empty web. He then completed off a fast counterattack to make it 2-0 within the 57th. Fernandes let Marcus Rashford’s cross go behind him to Daniel James, then obtained the ball again and fired inside the suitable submit.
    Rashford added the third within the sixty fourth and James accomplished the scoring within the final minute.
    United is taking part in within the Europa League for the third time in 5 seasons, a drop for a membership as soon as thought to be a continental heavyweight.

    BALE’S BOW
    Gareth Bale reminded his detractors of his qualities as he scored one objective and arrange one other for Tottenham.
    The Wales ahead, again at Tottenham on mortgage from Real Madrid to the tip of the season, minimize the ball again for Son Heung-min to open the scoring within the thirteenth, earlier than he illustrated why Madrid paid Tottenham a report switch charge for his companies in 2013.
    Bale confirmed Matt Doherty precisely the place he needed the ball, outpaced Jonathan Scherzer to succeed in it, then stopped to depart the Wolfsberg defender sprawling, earlier than curling a strong shot previous goalkeeper Alexander Kofler together with his left boot.
    Bale has been struggling in his second spell at Tottenham, making simply seven Premier League appearances. He not too long ago irked Jose Mourinho for posting “Good session today” on Instagram with the Tottenham coach saying there was “ a contradiction between the post and the reality.”
    Lucas Moura eluded numerous defenders to make it 3-0 within the thirty fourth.
    A penalty from Michael Liendl gave the Austrians some hope within the second half, however Vinicius, who had come on through the break for Son, scored from shut vary within the 88th.
    Wolfsberg is taking part in for the primary time within the knockout phases of a European competitors.

    LATE DRAMA
    Ajax left it late to beat Lille 2-1 in France, the place United States ahead Timothy Weah opened the scoring for Lille within the 72nd.
    It was Weah’s second objective within the competitors. The 20-year-old ahead is the son of former Milan nice George Weah, the present president of Liberia.
    Renato Sanches gave away a penalty for a foul on Nicolas Tagliafico, and Dusan Tadic equalized from the spot within the 87th, two minutes earlier than the 19-year-old Brian Brobbey scored the winner.
    A final-minute penalty from Borna Barisic, his second of the sport, gave Rangers a 4-3 win at Belgian crew Antwerp.
    Milan Pavkov scored in damage time for Red Star Belgrade to attract 2-2 in opposition to visiting AC Milan.

    LEVERKUSEN UNREWARDED
    Bayer Leverkusen fought again from three targets down on the break in opposition to Young Boys, earlier than Jordan Siebatcheu scored within the 89th to offer the Swiss crew a 4-3 win.
    “We showed we’re a team in the second half,” Leverkusen captain Jonathan Tah stated. “It’s disappointing and such a shame to lose in the end.”
    The German crew is used to disappointment, mockingly referred to as “Bayer Neverkusen” by rival supporters for sometimes ending runner-up.

    NAPOLI UPSET
    Two targets in two minutes from Brazilian ahead Kenedy and Venezuelan midfielder Yangel Herrera gave Spanish aspect Granada a stunning 2-0 win over Napoli.
    Shakhtar Donetsk gained 2-0 at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv drew 1-1 with Club Brugge, Leicester drew 0-0 at Slavia Prague, Roma gained 2-0 at Sporting Braga, Dinamo Zagreb beat Russian crew Krasnodar 3-2 away, and Olympiakos earned a 4-2 win at residence over PSV Eindhoven.

  • Manchester United, Tottenham win large in relocated Europa League video games

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring aspect’s third aim with teammates (left to proper) Alex Telles, Mason Greenwood and Bruno Fernandes in Turin on Thursday evening.
    Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United took a giant step towards the final 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 “away” win over Spanish workforce Real Sociedad in Italy on Thursday.
    The first leg was performed in Turin, certainly one of a variety of video games relocated away from their unique venues attributable to coronavirus-related journey restrictions from sure nations affecting groups from Britain.

    Portugal’s Benfica needed to host Arsenal in Rome, the place Bukayo Saka’s away aim put the Premier League aspect in a superb place with a 1-1 draw.
    Tottenham defeated Austrian workforce Wolfsberg 4-1 in Budapest, Hungary.
    Germany’s Hoffenheim was additionally affected by pandemic-related journey restrictions.
    Hoffenheim’s recreation with Norwegian aspect Molde was performed at Villarreal’s stadium in Spain, whereas Villarreal beat Salzburg 2-0 in Austria.
    Hoffenheim ahead Munas Dabbur scored two targets, arrange one other, after which missed a penalty earlier than Molde got here again from two targets down to attract 3-3.
    UNITED FLYING
    Fernandes had Sociedad’s protection to thank for his first aim within the twenty seventh, when two defenders collided with their very own goalkeeper, leaving him free to attain into an empty internet. He then completed off a fast counterattack to make it 2-0 within the 57th. Fernandes let Marcus Rashford’s move go behind him to Daniel James, then acquired the ball again and fired inside the precise submit.
    Rashford added the third within the sixty fourth and James accomplished the scoring within the final minute.
    United is enjoying within the Europa League for the third time in 5 seasons, a drop for a membership as soon as considered a continental heavyweight.
    BALE’S BOW
    Gareth Bale reminded his detractors of his qualities as he scored one aim and arrange one other for Tottenham.
    The Wales ahead, again at Tottenham on mortgage from Real Madrid to the tip of the season, lower the ball again for Son Heung-min to open the scoring within the thirteenth, earlier than he illustrated why Madrid paid Tottenham a report switch price for his providers in 2013.
    Bale confirmed Matt Doherty precisely the place he wished the ball, outpaced Jonathan Scherzer to achieve it, then stopped to depart the Wolfsberg defender sprawling, earlier than curling a strong shot previous goalkeeper Alexander Kofler together with his left boot.
    Bale has been struggling in his second spell at Tottenham, making simply seven Premier League appearances. He lately irked José Mourinho for posting “Good session today” on Instagram with the Tottenham coach saying there was “ a contradiction between the post and the reality.”

    Lucas Moura eluded a variety of defenders to make it 3-0 within the thirty fourth.
    A penalty from Michael Liendl gave the Austrians some hope within the second half, however Vinicius, who had come on in the course of the break for Son, scored from shut vary within the 88th.
    Wolfsberg is enjoying for the primary time within the knockout phases of a European competitors.
    LATE DRAMA
    Ajax left it late to beat Lille 2-1 in France, the place United States ahead Timothy Weah opened the scoring for Lille within the 72nd.
    It was Weah’s second aim within the competitors. The 20-year-old ahead is the son of former Milan nice George Weah, the present president of Liberia.
    Renato Sanches gave away a penalty for a foul on Nicolás Tagliafico, and Dušan Tadić equalized from the spot within the 87th, two minutes earlier than the 19-year-old Brian Brobbey scored the winner.
    A final-minute penalty from Borna Barišić, his second of the sport, gave Rangers a 4-3 win at Belgian workforce Antwerp.
    Milan Pavkov scored in damage time for Red Star Belgrade to attract 2-2 in opposition to visiting AC Milan.
    LEVERKUSEN UNREWARDED
    Bayer Leverkusen fought again from three targets down on the break in opposition to Young Boys, earlier than Jordan Siebatcheu scored within the 89th to offer the Swiss workforce a 4-3 win.
    “We showed we’re a team in the second half,” Leverkusen captain Jonathan Tah mentioned. “It’s disappointing and such a shame to lose in the end.”
    The German workforce is used to disappointment, mockingly known as “Bayer Neverkusen” by rival supporters for occasionally ending runner-up.
    NAPOLI UPSET
    Two targets in two minutes from Brazilian ahead Kenedy and Venezuelan midfielder Yangel Herrera gave Spanish aspect Granada a shocking 2-0 win over Napoli.
    Shakhtar Donetsk gained 2-0 at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv drew 1-1 with Club Brugge, Leicester drew 0-0 at Slavia Prague, Roma gained 2-0 at Sporting Braga, Dinamo Zagreb beat Russian workforce Krasnodar 3-2 away, and Olympiakos earned a 4-2 win at residence over PSV Eindhoven.

  • Manchester United again in Europa League, face Real Sociedad take a look at

    Image Source : AP Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes gestures throughout the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on the Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, England, Sunday, Feb. 14
    A take a look at what’s taking place within the Europa League forward of the first-leg matches within the final 32 on Thursday:
    REAL SOCIEDAD-MANCHESTER UNITED

    United is again within the Europa League for the third time in 5 seasons, an indication of the instances for a membership as soon as thought to be one of many continental heavyweights. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s group is thought to be the competitors favourite heading into the knockout stage however, regardless of being prime of the Premier League simply final month, is coming into the match towards Sociedad out of shape after successful simply two of its final seven league video games. Like United, Sociedad — energized by the arrival of offseason signing David Silva from United’s rival, Man City — had a spell in first place in its home league this season however is now outdoors the highest 4 in La Liga. Sociedad winger Adnan Januzaj performs towards the group who offered him in 2017 after being a part of the United academy and good pals with Paul Pogba. The first leg takes place in Turin, Italy, due to coronavirus-related journey restrictions on arrivals to Spain from Britain throughout the pandemic.
    BENFICA-ARSENAL
    Another match relocated — this time to Rome — due to journey restrictions, it options golf equipment who’ve reached 5 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals with out successful one, though the Gunners did win the Inter Cities Fairs Cup forerunner in 1970. Benfica dropped into the Europa League after shedding in Champions League qualifying and has but to lose in 26 dwelling matches within the competitors, a report. Midfielder Pizzi is the highest scorer on this season’s competitors with six objectives. Arsenal’s greatest likelihood of qualifying for subsequent season’s Champions League appears to be like to be by successful the Europa League as a result of Mikel Arteta’s group is just tenth within the Premier League. Arsenal defender David Luiz is ready to face his former membership.

    RED STAR BELGRADE-AC MILAN
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic is within the knockout phases of a European competitors for the primary time since Manchester United’s run to the Europa League title in 2017 as Milan heads to Serbia. The sport pits collectively two former European champions as 1991 European Cup winner Red Star hosts the seven-time continental champion from Italy. Milan could relaxation gamers forward of Sunday’s sport towards rival Inter Milan. Red Star’s coach is former Inter participant Dejan Stankovic. His group has loads of expertise of combating its means by way of Champions League and Europa League qualifiers however has solely reached the knockout rounds on one different event within the final decade. Red Star’s passionate followers often make their stadium an intimidating place to go to with chants, flares and elaborate organized shows of assist. This time the stadium can be empty due to the pandemic.
    LILLE-AJAX
    Sébastien Haller was key to Ajax’s hopes of a European trophy — not less than till the Dutch membership forgot to register him for the Europa League. The field subsequent to the title of the Ivorian striker, Ajax’s report signing, wasn’t ticked when the membership despatched its squad checklist to UEFA. Worse adopted when goalkeeper André Onana was banned for a 12 months over a failed drug take a look at. Ajax must hope Lille is extra centered on its bid to dethrone Paris Saint-Germain within the French league, the place the hosts lead PSG by a single level. Ajax will bid to turn out to be the primary group to attain towards Lille in additional than a month. Lille has not conceded any objectives in its final six league and cup video games.
    WOLFSBERG-TOTTENHAM
    Wolfsberg is ready to play the most important dwelling sport in its 90-year historical past however has to do it in Hungary, not its native Austria, due to journey restrictions affecting Tottenham. Wolfsberg has been on the rise in recent times, first reaching the Austrian prime division in 2012 and the Europa League group stage in 2019. This can be its first time within the knockout phases of a European competitors. Tottenham supervisor Jose Mourinho advised he would possibly relaxation key gamers after a busy interval of video games domestically, most not too long ago a 3-0 loss within the Premier League to Manchester City which got here lower than three days after an extra-time loss to Everton within the FA Cup. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was at fault for maybe two of the objectives towards City however Mourinho stated the France worldwide had “all my trust and confidence.”

  • Manchester United sport in Europa League moved to Italy from Spain

    Manchester United’s journey to Real Sociedad within the Europa League was moved to Italy on Tuesday due to pandemic-related journey restrictions between England and Spain.
    UEFA mentioned the house stadium of Juventus in Turin will stage the primary leg of the spherical of 32 on Feb. 18.
    United is the third English group to have its subsequent European sport switched to a impartial venue. Liverpool and Manchester City are each now going to Budapest, Hungary, for Champions League matches towards Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach, respectively.
    Arsenal is about to develop into the fourth English group to alter venue plans. Benfica is unlikely to have the ability to host the Europa League sport in Lisbon subsequent week.
    It is unclear if English groups will have the ability to host video games within the weeks forward as an aggressively transmissible COVID-19 variant spreads within the nation.

  • Manchester United sport in Europa League moved to Italy from Spain

    Image Source : AP Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, centre, celebrates after scoring his facet’s second purpose throughout an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton on the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 6
    Manchester United’s journey to Real Sociedad within the Europa League was moved to Italy on Tuesday due to pandemic-related journey restrictions between England and Spain.
    UEFA mentioned the house stadium of Juventus in Turin will stage the primary leg of the spherical of 32 on Feb. 18.

    United is the third English crew to have its subsequent European sport switched to a impartial venue. Liverpool and Manchester City are each now going to Budapest, Hungary, for Champions League matches towards Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach, respectively.
    Arsenal is ready to develop into the fourth English crew to alter venue plans. Benfica is unlikely to have the ability to host the Europa League sport in Lisbon subsequent week.
    It is unclear if English groups will be capable of host video games within the weeks forward as an aggressively transmissible COVID-19 variant spreads within the nation.