Manchester United Advances to Europa League Quarter-finals After 4-1 Win Over Sociedad

Bruno Fernandes led Manchester United to a resounding 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16, securing a 5-2 aggregate win and a place in the quarter-finals against Lyon. After falling behind early to a penalty from Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal, Fernandes equalized with two penalties before completing his hat trick with a late goal. United's dominance was further emphasized by Diogo Dalot's stoppage-time goal, and the match was marked by Sociedad's Jon Aramburu receiving a red card. Manager Ruben Amorim praised Fernandes as a perfect captain and emphasized the team's need to support him in their pursuit of titles. This victory represents a significant morale boost for United amidst a challenging season, with hopes of salvaging their campaign now resting on their performance in European competition. Fernandes's recent form has been pivotal, directly contributing to 11 of United's last 13 goals.