The battle for the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 quarterfinal spots came to a thrilling finish as Manchester United thrashed 10-man Real Sociedad 4-1 at Old Trafford to seal their spot in last eight, overcoming the 1-1 first-leg draw. Tottenham Hotspur also booked their berth with a hard-fought win, edging past AZ Alkmaar 3-1 to overturn their 0-1 deficit. The stage is now set for the quarterfinal. Catch the highlights of the Round of 16 second-leg matches here
Early Kick-offs (11:15 PM IST):
Athletic Club vs Roma
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Ajax
Lazio vs Viktoria Plzen
Olympiacos vs Bodø/Glimt
Late Kick-offs (1:30 AM IST on March 14):
Lyon vs FCSB
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad
Rangers vs Fenerbahce
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar
Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 Ajax
Lazio 2-1 Viktoria Plzen
Bodø/Glimt 3-0 Olympiacos
Lyon 3-1 FCSB
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
Rangers 3-1 Fenerbahçe
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham
Roma 1-2 Athletic Club
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Athletic Club: Agirrezabala, Yuri, Nunez, Paredes, De Marcos, Galarreta, Jauregizar, Williams Jr, Unai G, Williams, Mardan.
Roma: Svilar, Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka, Rensch, Cristante, Paredes, Angelino, Dybala, Baldanzi, Dovbyk.
Eintracht Frankfurt: Santos - Kristensen, Tuta, Koch, Brown - Skhiri, Larsson - Knauff, Götze, Bahoya - Ekitiké
Ajax: Matheus - Rosa, Kaplan, Rugani, Janse - Klaasen, Mokio, van den Boomen - Berghuis, Konadu, Edvardsen
Lazio: Provedel; Marusic, Patric, Romagnoli, Tavares; Guendouzi, Vecino; Isaksen, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos.
Viktoria Plzen: Jedicka; Dweh, Markovic, Jemelka, Cadu; Sulc, Kalvach, Cerv; Vydra, Durosinmi, Memic
Athletic Club are all over Roma at San Mames, completely in control after the visitors go down to 10 men early on.
Mats Hummels sees red in the 12th minute for a last-man foul on Sancet, leaving Roma with a mountain to climb. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar picks up a booking for dissent as Athletic keep pushing for an equalizer on aggregate.
Score: Athletic Club 0-0 Roma (2-1 agg)
Eintracht Frankfurt are in full control against Ajax, leading 2-0 at the half-hour mark.
Jean-Matteo Bahoya opened the scoring early with a composed finish, before Mario Gotze doubled the advantage with a brilliant strike from the center of the box.
Score: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 Ajax (4-1)
Lazio remain in control at the Stadio Olimpico, still leading 2-1 on aggregate as the game comes close to the half-hour mark.
The hosts have created several chances, with Valentin Castellanos and Nuno Tavares both going close. Viktoria Plzen had a huge opportunity earlier when Matej Vydra hit the crossbar, but they are yet to find a breakthrough.
Lazio 0-0 Viktoria Plzen (2-1 agg)
Nico Williams breaks the deadlock right on the stroke of halftime! Inaki Williams delivers a dangerous cross into the box, Sannadi gets a touch, and the ball falls kindly for Nico, who fires past Svilar with the help of a deflection off Angelino. Athletic take a crucial lead heading into the break!
Athletic Club 1-0 Roma (2-2 agg)
Bodo/Glimt head into the break with a crucial 1-0 lead over Olympiacos, courtesy of Kasper Høgh라이브 바카라 37th-minute strike inside the box. Olympiacos pushed for an equalizer late in the half but couldn't find the breakthrough, and with two minutes of added time, both teams fought to end the half on a strong note. The home side now needs a big second half to turn the tie around.
Olympiacos 0-1 Bodø/Glimt (0-4 agg)
Viktoria Plzen take a 1-0 lead against Lazio early in the second half, with Pavel Sulc finding the top corner in the 52nd minute.
The first half remains goalless despite both teams creating chances, as Lazio dominate possession but struggle to break through Plzen라이브 바카라 defense. And, Plzen라이브 바카라 defensive resilience finally pays off as they capitalize on their chance, putting Lazio under pressure to respond and keep their Europa League hopes alive. They now level their aggregate score.
Lazio 0-1 Viktoria Plzen (2-2 agg)
And the lead is now three goals to nil! Hugo Ekitike slots one home in the 67th minute, adding to earlier strikes from Mario Gotze and Jean-Matteo Bahoya. Ajax just can't find a way back into this one yet again!
Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 Ajax (5-1)
Berchiche heads in a second goal for Athletic-- it is 2-0 now! Roma are rattled, and chaos erupts as Nico Williams goes down in the box. Inaki Williams and Paredes go into the book. Substitutions follow, but Athletic are flying!
Athletic Club 2-0 Roma (3-2 agg)
Athletic Club are through to the Europa League quarter-finals for the first time since 2015/16! Nico Williams ran the show, and the Basques turned the tie around in style, beating Roma 3-1 (4-3 agg)!
Next up? they face Rangers or Fenerbahce.
FT: Athletic Club 3-1 Roma (4-3 agg)
A dominant display from Die Adler! Eintracht Frankfurt outclassed Ajax 4-1 (6-2 on aggregate) to book their place in the quarter-finals. Mario Götze rolled back the years, scoring a brace, while Hugo Ekitiké and Jean-Mattéo Bahoya tormented the Ajax defense.
FT: Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 Ajax (6-2 agg)
And it is Lazio who secure their spot in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Viktoria Plzen in the second leg as it earns them a 3-2 lead in aggregate score. Sulc gave the visitors an early lead in the 7th minute, but Romagnoli라이브 바카라 32nd-minute header leveled the score, ensuring Lazio라이브 바카라 aggregate victory.
Lazio 1-1 Viktoria Plzen (Agg: 3-2)
Olympiacos win on the night but fall short on aggregate as Bodo/Glimt advance to the Europa League quarterfinals!
Kasper Hogh라이브 바카라 early goal put the visitors in control before Roman Yaremchuk라이브 바카라 brace (54’, 65’) gave the home side hope. Despite a late push, Olympiacos couldn’t find the extra goal they needed.
Olympiacos 2-1 Bodø/Glimt (2-4 agg)
Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Heaven; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Garnacho, Zirkzee; Hojlund.
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Munoz; Marin, Zubimendi, Mendez; Becker, Oyarzabal, Kubo.
What a lively start at Old Trafford! Mikel Oyarzabal delivers and the visitors take lead. The Real Sociedad captain steps up from the spot and coolly sends Onana the wrong way, drilling it into the corner. The away end erupts as Oyarzabal kisses the badge in celebration--La Real now have the advantage in the tie!
Manchester United 0-1 Real Sociedad (1-2 agg)
Bruno Fernandes steps up and buries it! The United skipper makes no mistake from the spot, sending the keeper the wrong way and slamming it into the net. Old Trafford roars back to life as the Red Devils respond swiftly to Oyarzabal라이브 바카라 opener. Its game on in this thrilling Europa League showdown!
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad (2-2 agg)
Spurs are dominating possession but struggling to break down AZ's compact defense. Unlike the first leg, the hosts are pressing higher and moving the ball well, but clear chances remain elusive.
AZ, meanwhile, are staying disciplined at the back, waiting for the right moment to hit on the counter. It's still goalles but the agg. lead is with Alkmaar!
Tottenham 0-0 AZ (0-1 agg)
United came inches away from taking the lead as Hojlund's shot rolled just wide.
Meanwhile, Kubo is looking lively for Sociedad, causing problems down the right.
Amorim is barking instructions at his young left flank, ensuring they remain compact. Old Trafford is buzzing as United push for a second!
Wilson Odobert's 27th-minute strike has brought Spurs level on aggregate after a dominant first-half display.
AZ had a couple of dangerous moments, with Buurmeester and Poku threatening, but Vicario remained untested. With everything still to play for, Tottenham will push for a second to secure their spot in the quarter-finals!
Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar (1-1 agg.)
A frantic first half at Old Trafford sees both sides find the net from the penalty spot. Mikel Oyarzabal put Sociedad ahead early, but Bruno Fernandes responded to level things up. United have pushed forward, with Garnacho and Dorgu looking lively, but the visitors remain dangerous on the break.
With the tie finely balanced, will we see a decisive goal in the second half, or is extra time on the cards?
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad (2-2 agg.)
Lyon in full control at the break! Mikautadze fired them ahead in the 15th minute, and Nuamah doubled the lead in the 37th. Steaua had a couple of half-chances, but Lyon's dominance shows in possession and composure. Barring a miracle, the French side is cruising into the quarter-finals!
Lyon 2-0 FCSB (Agg. 5-1)
Game on at Ibrox! Szymanski라이브 바카라 late first-half strike has brought Fenerbahce right back into the tie! Rangers started strong, controlling possession and creating chances, especially through Cerny, but Fenerbahce gradually grew into the game. Several bookings for the hosts as the intensity increased, and Szymanski's goal just before the break has set up a thrilling second half.
Rangers 0-1 Fenerbahce (Agg. 3-2)
There comes another penalty to United early in the second half!
Elustondo brings down Dorgu, and the referee points to the spot for the third time tonight! After a VAR check, the decision stands—another soft call, but United won’t complain. Can Bruno Fernandes convert again?
Yes, he can! The United skipper calmly slots the penalty into the bottom left corner, sending Alex Remiro the wrong way and earning the Red Devils a well fought lead in the 51st min.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad (3-2 agg.)
Disaster for Real Sociedad! Jon Aramburu, who came on just minutes ago, drags down Patrick Dorgu as he races through on goal. The referee has no hesitation in pulling out the red card, and VAR upholds the decision.
United now have the numerical advantage as well!
63' Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad (3-2 agg.)
GOAL! AZ Alkmaar back in it!
What a twist! A miscommunication at the back proves costly for Spurs. Lucas Bergvall라이브 바카라 misplaced back pass catches Djed Spence off guard, allowing Peer Koopmeiners to pounce. The AZ midfielder takes full advantage, firing a precise right-footed strike into the net.
We're all square on aggregate!
63' Tottenham 2-1 AZ Alkmaar (2-2 agg.)
Bruno Fernandes, remember the name. He strikes again and this is his His second treble for the club.
A captain with a Hattrick!
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad (4-2 agg.)
United are running riot! Dalot arrives and smashes it into the roof of the net!
Man Utd (5) 5-1 (2) Real Sociedad
Amorim라이브 바카라 side finally clicks under the Old Trafford lights. A dominant second-leg display sees Manchester United cruise into the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals with Bruno Fernandes' hat-trick and a late Dalot strike.
Now the Red Devils face Lyon in the Quarterfinal match.
Manchester United (5) 4-1 (2) Real Sociedad
"If you have the right mentality you can win a game", says Bruno in the post match interview.
Spurs turn it around at home to book their place in the Europa League quarter-finals! Goals from Solanke, Odobert, and Son secured a 3-1 win on the night and 3-2 on aggregate. A strong response after AZ라이브 바카라 equalizer, and Ange Postecoglou라이브 바카라 side marches on!
Tottenham (3) 3-1 (2) AZ Alkmaar
Lyon cruise into the Europa League quarter-finals! Georges Mikautadze and Ernest Nuamah both bagged braces in a commanding 4-0 victory at home. Lyon controlled possession, dictated the tempo, and never looked in danger.
Lyon 4-0 FCSB (Agg: 7-1)
Extra time begins with the Rangers pushing for a goal, but Egribayat denies them with brilliant saves, including a Tavernier free kick. Djiku is booked for a foul on Hagi, while Barron, exhausted, makes way for Lawrence. With the aggregate tied at 3-3, the tension at Ibrox rises.
Rangers pulled off a dramatic escape in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals after a tense penalty shootout win (3-2) over Fenerbahce, despite losing the second leg 0-2 (aggregate 3-3). The quarterfinal draw is now set, with Rangers set to face Athletic Club in the next stage of the competition.
In the shootout, Tavernier, Cerny, and Lawrence converted for Rangers, while Butland made crucial saves to deny Tadić and Fred, with Yandaş missing the decisive penalty for Fenerbahce.
Score: Rangers 0-2 Fenerbahce (Agg: 3-3)
Rangers won 3-2 on penalties
Bodo/Glimt vs Lazio
Lyon vs Manchester United
Rangers vs Athletic Club
Tottenham vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Lyon 4-0 (7-1 agg) FCSB
Manchester United 4-1 (5-2 agg.) Real Sociedad
Rangers 0-2 (3-3 agg.) Fenerbahce — into extra time (3-2 on penalty shootout)
Tottenham 3-1 (3-2 agg.) AZ
Athletic Club 3-1 (4-3 agg.) Roma
Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 (6-2 agg.) Ajax
Olympiacos 2-1 (2-4 agg.) Bodo/Glimt
Lazio 1-1 (3-2 agg.) Viktoria Plzen