Bruno Fernandes scored a hat trick as Manchester United thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 in the Europa League second leg, MySportDab reports.
Manchester United secured a dramatic victory over Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in the Europa League second leg, overturning an early deficit to progress 5-2 on aggregate.
Full Match Report
The match opened with Real Sociedad taking control. In the 10th minute, Mikel Oyarzabal earned a penalty after a clumsy challenge by Matthijs de Ligt.
With cool composure, Oyarzabal converted the spot-kick to give Sociedad an early lead. However, United were not to be deterred.
Just six minutes later, in the 16th minute, Bruno Fernandes stepped up and struck a precise penalty of his own, leveling the score and igniting hope among the home fans.
As the first half progressed, United began to dictate play and create chances, gradually shifting the momentum in their favor.
The breakthrough for the hosts came in the second half which saw a lot more happening and a red card coming to play.
In the 50th minute, following sustained pressure on the Sociedad defense, a foul on midfielder Patrick Dorgu resulted in another penalty.
Fernandes once again proved clinical as he converted, giving United a vital lead as they carried on with the encounter.
The turning point of the match arrived in the 63rd minute when Real Sociedad’s Jon Aramburu was shown a straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Dorgu.
Reduced to ten men, the visitors struggled to regain their earlier composure, while United capitalized on their numerical superiority.
With the momentum firmly with them, United pressed forward and searched for more goals to end up in style.
In the 87th minute, a swift counter-attack saw Fernandes complete his hat-trick with a low, well-placed finish, leaving the Sociedad defense shell-shocked.
Then, in stoppage time, Diogo Dalot sealed the win with a close-range strike, ensuring the final score was 4-1 on the night.
Manchester United’s comeback was built on composure, clinical finishing, and a well-timed red card that tilted the balance.
With this win, the Red Devils end a winless streak and remain unbeaten in the Europa League as they now set their sights on a challenging quarter-final against Lyon.
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