Just as the Champions League began its first knockout round on Tuesday, the Europa League did the same on Thursday. The 16th finals of the second most important event at European level were disputed and, in some of them, there was an Argentine presence. Old Continent giants like Manchester United, Milan, Arsenal and Napoli saw action. All will play the rematches next week, with the exception of Tottenham de Mourinho, who will face their match the day before.
WOLFSBERGER 1 – TOTTENHAM 4
The English defeated the Austrians with goals from Son, Bale, Lucas Moura and Vinicius. Liendl, of penal, marked the discount. Due to entry restrictions for people from countries affected by Covid-19 mutations, the match was held in Budapest; on the same stage where Liverpool beat Leipizg 2-0 for the Champions League. Erik Lamela entered the complement for the visit.
The Argentine Lamela, in the victory against Wolfsberger. Photo: Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP.
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REAL SOCIEDAD 0 – MANCHESTER UNITED 4
For the same reason as the previous game, the Red Devils beat the Spanish on Italian territory. Bruno Fernandes -2-, Rashford and James scored for those led by Solskjaer, who did not have the presence of Edinson Cavani, who in the last hours reappeared on Boca’s radar.
United beat in Turin. Photo: EFE / EPA / ALESSANDRO DI MARCO.
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DINAMO KIEV 1 – WITCHES 1
The first game of the series played in Ukraine ended in a draw. Vitaliy Buyalskiy scored for the home while Brandon Mechele made the visit.
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RED STAR 2 – MILAN 2
Zlatan’s team, which did not have the Swede (he was on the bench), was matched on the hour with an extra man. The goals of the Rossonero were scored by Pankov, against, and the French Theo Hernández while those of the local were made by Kanga and Pankov himself, who at 93 ‘was redeemed from his mistake.
They gave it to Milan on the hour. Photo: EFE / EPA / ANDREJ CUKIC.
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SPORTING BRAGA 0 – ROMA 2
Nicolás Gaitán started in the defeat against the Italian capital, who won with goals from Edin Dzeko and Borja Mayoral. The former Boca was replaced after 56 minutes.
Nico Gaitán played for the host. Photo: EFE / EPA / HUGO DELGADO.
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KRASNODAR 2 – DINAMO ZAGREB 3
The Croatian team, which until recently wanted to repatriate Racing center-back Leonardo Sigali, achieved a tremendous victory in Russia thanks to goals from Petkovic -2- and Atiemwen. Swedes Berg and Claesson scored for Krasnodar.
The team that wanted Sigali Bear won in the first leg. Photo: REUTERS / Sergey Pivovarov.
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YOUNG BOYS 4 – BAYER LEVERKUSEN 3
The team of Exequiel Palacios and Lucas Alario, who lost 0-3 and managed to tie it, ended up losing in the final against the Swiss. Neither of the two former River entered even a minute. Fassnacht, Siebatcheu, Elia and Siebatcheu scored for the home while Schick, in duplicate, and Diaby scored for the Germans.
The Leverkusen of the former River fell in Switzerland. Photo: EFE / EPA / ANTHONY ANEX.
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OLYMPIAKOS 4 – PSV 2
The Greeks with goals from Bouchalakis, M’Vila, El-Arabi and Masouras defeated the Dutch, who had the Israeli Zahavi who made a double.
Olimpiakos beat PSV. Photo: ARIS MESSINIS / AFP.
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SLAVIA PRAGA 0 – LEICESTER 0
Slavia and the team that ranks third in the Premier League got bored in the first leg in the Czech Republic.
Vardy did not finish the game, Photo: EFE / EPA / MARTIN DIVISEK.
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BENFICA 1 – ARSENAL 1
The Portuguese, with Nicolás Otamendi from the start and Franco Cervi on the bench, matched the Gunners at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, also due to restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pizzi, from the twelve steps, did the one from Benfica and Saka put final figures.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nico Otamendi. Photo: Marco Iacobucci / PA Wire / DPA.
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ROYAL ANTWERP 3 – RANGERS 4
Rangers won it in the last one thanks to Barisic’s penalty goal, who had already scored another before. Aribo and Kent made the other two for the Scots while Avenatti, Rafaelov and Hongla scored for the host.
The Scots won it in the last one. Photo: AP / Francisco Seco.
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SALZBURG 0 – VILLARREAL 2
The Yellow Submarine, which had Gerónimo Rulli as its starter, defeated Salzburg as a visitor. Alcácer and Niño scored the goals for the team led by Unai Emery, who also had Ramiro Funes Mori and Juan Foyth as substitutes. The former Students entered at 45 ‘.
The Yellow Submarine won. Photo: AP / Andreas Schaad.
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MOLDE 3 – HOFFENHEIM 3
The Norwegians and Germans killed each other on goals. Ellingsen, Andersen and Fofana did the Molde ones. Dabbur -2- and Baumgartner, those from Hoffenheim.
Martin Ellingsen, del Molde. Photo: AP / Alberto Saiz.
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GRANADA 2 – NAPLES 0
The Spanish team, with Nehuen Pérez on the bench, beat Gattuso’s 2-0 with goals from Venezuelan Herrera and Kenedy. The game was played in Los Cármenes.
Napoli lost without Mertens. Photo: REUTERS / Jon Nazca.
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MACCABI TEL AVIV 0 – SHAKHTAR DONETSK 2
The Ukrainians defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. Patrick and Tete scored for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Tete, del Shakhtar Donetsk. Foto: EFE / EPA / ATEF SAFADI.
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LILLE 1 – AJAX 2
The Ajax of Nicolás Tagliafico and Lisandro Martínez turned it around in the last five minutes to the leader of Ligue 1. Tadic, from a penalty, and Brobbey made the epic. Weah had put the French ahead.
