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Live updates as Manchester United look to progress to the Europa League quarter-finals by beating Real Sociedad.
Ruben Amorim after Man Utd made it through to the Europa League quarter-finals to face Lyon.
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Ruben Amorim after tonights game, “We believe we can go to the next stage.
“Bruno Fernandes is the perfect captain… we need to win titles, he deserves it.”
Bruno Fernandes speaking to TNT Sports after the game, “It is always important. At this club it is all about winning.
“We want to perform as best as we can but it is all about winning. We need to win games and in this competition there is no other option”
An improved second half has allowed United to secure the victory and progression into the next stage of the Europa League.
United will face Lyon in the quarter-finals. The French side recorded an impressive 7-1 aggregate victory over FCSB.
Diogo Dalot scores to give United the commanding lead that they deserve.
Hojlund has still been unable to get on he scoresheet but he does provide the assist for this goal.
With the victory now secured, Zirkzee is taken off for Christian Eriksen.
The Dutchman played well and receives a great reception from United’s supporters.
Bruno Fernandes has his hat trick nd this time it is not from the spot.
United break forward well and Garnacho slides through his captain. Fernandes fires home first time and this tie is now over.
There was almost a fourth penalty of the match and it would have been United’s third.
After a VAR check the decision is no penalty.
Zirkzee has just gone close two times in less than a minute.
Remiro produced a great stop to deny his first effort and after the ball made its way back to the Dutchman, he dragged his second shot just wide.
Aritz Elustondo is replaced by Hamari Traore for the final ten minutes.
Whilst they are just a goal down, Sociedad are not completely out of this yet.
Casemiro is taken off for Toby Collyer.
United’s lead is still fragile so Amorim will be hesitant to send on too many youngsters at this stage.
Takefuso Kubo is replaced by Orri Oskarsson.
The Japanese player is one of Sociedad’s best and this may be a sign that they are accepting defeat.
United have continued to play well and are dominating this second half.
The Reds already hold the lead and it is hard to see any way back for Sociedad now, especially with ten men.
Watch the third goal of the evening that gave United the lead:
IT'S THAT MAN AGAIN!
Bruno Fernandes slots home another penalty to give Man United a 3-2 lead on aggregate over Real Sociedad 👏
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Substitute Jon Aramburu brings down Dorgu as the last man.
The referee does not hesitate and shows the red card to the visiting player.
Amorim will be very pleased with what he has seen so far in the second half.
United have been moving the ball well, attacking dangerously and creating chances. They look like a different side to the team that has been struggling so much this season.
Sheraldo Becker, Pablo Marin and Igor Zubeldia are withdrawn
Ander Barrentexea, Jon Aramburu and Benat Turrientes are sent on.
United are still on top and are looking to add to their advantage.
Ruben Amorim does not want extra time and his side are not relenting.
Fernandes takes the penalty again and scores again!
The third penalty of the match and the third goal of the game. United lead for the first time tonight.
United have yet another penalty!
Zirkzee goes close and the ball rebounds to Dorgu who is brought down inside the area.
Bruno Fernandes takes the kick off.
We are underway in the second half!
The teams are back out and ready to go for the second half.
No changes from either manager.
The first half ends with the same scoreline that the first leg ended with.
It is all to play for in the second half.
Four minutes have been added on.
Patrick Dorgu is the latest player to have a shot on target.
The attacking full- back breaks forward but firest straight down the throat of Remiro.
