Overview
- Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, as Manchester United defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.
- The victory ensured United's progression to the quarter-finals with a 5-2 aggregate win, where they will face Olympique Lyonnais.
- Real Sociedad initially took the lead through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty, but United quickly equalized and dominated the remainder of the match.
- Sociedad's Jon Aramburu was sent off in the second half, leaving the Spanish side with 10 men as United capitalized to secure the win.
- Manchester United, struggling domestically, see the Europa League as a crucial opportunity to salvage their season and potentially secure Champions League qualification.