Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United collects the match ball after scoring a hat-trick during the UEFA Europa League Last 16 match Manchester United vs Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom, 13th March 2025 (Photo by Craig Thomas/News Images)

UEFA Europa League Last 16 Manchester United 4-1 Real Sociedad

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Bruno Fernandes' stunning hat-trick propelled Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals

Bruno Fernandes' stunning hat-trick propelled Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals, as they clinched a commanding 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad, winning the tie 5-2 on aggregate. ⚽️🔥

The match kicked off with an early scare for Old Trafford when Mikel Oyarzabal successfully converted a penalty. However, Fernandes swiftly turned the momentum around for United, scoring two penalties—one in each half. The situation for La Real took a turn for the worse when substitute Jon Aramburu was shown a red card for a foul on the impressive Patrick Dorgu.

Fernandes completed his hat-trick, sealing the victory for the Reds, while Diogo Dalot added a late goal in stoppage time. With this win, Manchester United is set to face Lyon in the quarter-finals, bringing them closer to the prospect of European glory. ⚽✨

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Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates his goal to make it 3-1 and makes it a hat-trick during the UEFA Europa League Last 16 match Manchester United vs Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom, 13th March 2025 (Photo by Craig Thomas/News Images) — © Craig Thomas/News Images

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