Rashford (52) scored and made Conde’s own (59) to erase the advantage established by Alonso (50), Rafinha (76) saved the Catalans from losing the first battle for the round of 16 of the Europa League. 7 minutes to Israel, the Austrians celebrated a dramatic goal. 1:1 between Juventus and Nantes, Sevilla ran over PSV
The Europa League is back in a big way. After two days of the Champions League round of 16 games, tonight (Thursday) the playoff stage games started in the second most important factory and we were rewarded with a huge battle between Barcelona and Manchester United, which ended in a wonderful 2:2 at the Camp Nou, a result that leaves everything open for a rematch next week in the Kingdom . Later this evening, Oskar Gloch came off the bench in the 83rd minute and immediately afterSalzburg scored the winning goal 0:1 over Rome. In the later games of the evening, Juventus drew 1:1 at home against Nantes, Sevilla ran over PSV and Berkusen 0:3 and lost 3:2 to Monaco in a volatile game, full of events and which was decided deep in extra time. The return matches will take place next week and the winners of the double meetings will qualify for the round of 16 of the factory. In the last 16 stage, there are already eight teams that have advanced automatically and next Friday (February 24 the draw will take place): Union Saint-Gilloise, Arsenal, Freiburg, Franzvarous, Feyenoord, Betis, Real Sociedad, Fenerbahce.
Even if it is a meeting within the European League, a battle between Barcelona and Manchester UnitedCan’t disappoint. Indeed, a tremendous battle was recorded at the Camp Nou stadium and at the end of a volatile game, the teams parted with a particularly enjoyable 2:2, a result that means that everything is open for the rematch. Marcos Alonso and Ronald Araujo were placed on the right wing, but Erik ten Haah also tried to be smart and constantly switched between his attacking players, so that Rashford found himself part of the positional changes both on the right wing and on the wing. Xavi’s move looked particularly successful when in the 50th minute Alonso put the Blaugrana ahead with a free-kick from a corner, but just two minutes passed before the red-hot RashfordFrom a very difficult angle he beat Marc-Andre ter Stegen, his 14th goal in 16 games since the World Cup break. Rashford also added an assist to his tally and completed the turnaround in the 59th minute, when his cross ended in an own goal by Jules Conde. Barcelona pressed and managed to equalize 2:2 in the 76th minute from Rafinha’s level which surprised the Red Devils defense and De Gea and led to a draw at the end. In Barcelona, it is important to note, Pedri was injured and replaced in the first half and he should not be available to the team next week when each team will be looking to win and qualify for the round of 16. Another player who will be absent from the match in Barcelona is Gabi who received a yellow card.It hasn’t happened yet, but it’s interesting to see the surprise Devil with Rashford as a striker, when behind him and Horst who is used to playing in the center and the one who was shifted to the wing is Bruno Fernandes. 9th minute: What a big miss. Lewandowski received a ball inside the box and set up a comfortable angle for himself in front of De Gea, but his strong kick was well blocked by the goalkeeper. Minute 13: A dangerous free kick for Barcelona about 18 meters in a direct line from the goal, Alonso kicked it over the wall and out. Minute 19: Another opportunity Good for Barcelona. This time it was Gabi who bounced to Pedri, the latter managed to take control and kicked out of the air.
Minute 26: Wan Bissaka burst from the right and passed wide into the box, the ball hit De Jong and almost subdued TerStegan, but luckily for the Catalans, it rolled near the crossbar and went to the corner. 28th minute: Huge miss by Vahorst. Fernandez with a deep ball put the Dutch striker one-on-one, but he kicked Ter Stegen, who closed excellently and prevented a certain goal. Minute 33: An excellent corner by Shaw ended in a miss by Casemiro, who hit high and out of a cornering position. Minute 34: Manchester United are definitely in business . Rashford opened fire and easily passed Alonso, entered the box and stood in front of Ter Stegen, but squeezed a huge save from the goalkeeper when he tried to find his far corner. Minute 37: Wan Bissaka dreamed and lost the ball to Elba, who raced towards the box and at the last moment was stopped for a corner by the Red Devils defender. His demand to receive a penaltyIt was rightly not answered. Minute 41: Pedri was injured and asked to be substituted, Sergi Roberto entered the field in his place.
Minute 47: Rafinha opened the second half with a tremendous ball that flew right by De Gea’s crossbar and went out. Minute 49 : Wan Bissaka found Sancho in a dangerous cross, the midfielder missed the frame from a few meters. Minute 50: Goal! 0:1 to Barcelona. Alonso managed to sneak in a corner kick, was left without cover and hit the winning goal.
Minute 52: Goal! United’s quick comeback. Alonso may have hit the advantage, but two minutes later he broke the difference and who if not Rashford shook the net with a kick from a particularly difficult angle. Minute 59: Goal! United’s turnaround is complete. Rashford Hital Brafania, sent wideAnd the powerful ball that was kicked ended up hitting Conde and into his own goal. 1:2 to United.
Minute 64: Fernandez with a crazy ball almost on the entire field ran Rashford for a great opportunity. Conde stopped him inside the box in what looked like a foul, the referee ignored. 76th minute: Goal! Barcelona returned to 2:2. Rafinha raised a ball towards Lewandowski that bounced on the grass, and although the Pole was unable to touch it, it nevertheless made its way into De Gea’s net.
Oscar Gloch came off the bench in the 83rd minute, five minutes later Salzburg scored The only goal in the game that gave her a precious and especially important 0:1 for the rematch next week in the capital of Italy. The Swiss Philipp Kohn starred in the beams atThe Austrians and the one who decided the match was the Argentinian Nicolás Capaldo who hit in from the level of the Serbian Strahinja Pavlovic. Gloch, by the way, also received a deep yellow card in added time for wasting time. Jose Mourinho is very pleased with another European title and the stars have risen in his team, including Paulo Dybala who was replaced at half time, but following the loss he will have to win next week at the Olimpico to force extra time at the very least
Juventus has lost grip in the fight for a place in the Champions League The points penalty and their best chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season is to win the Europa League, but in the first of two games they failed and will now have to winin France in the return match next week. The Bianconeri took the lead with a goal by Dusan Vlahovic in the 13th minute, and as the minutes ticked by, their pressure increased, but Keiza made a huge miss, the crossbar twice prevented her from scoring, and in an explosive attack in the 60th minute, Nantes equalized from a kick by Ludovic Blas, who defeated Schatz ‘Senny one on one. The result remained the same until the end and Juventus will surely feel disadvantaged after an obvious hand touch did not earn them a penalty on the grounds of a foul committed by Bremer earlier. One way or another, Nantes stood by its mission to transfer the decision to its home and did so in the shadow of the tragedy of the striker Ignatius Ganago, whose daughter died suddenly at the age of 5 and of course did not arrive withThe team to Turin.
Oral Greenfeld managed the craziest game of the evening, at the end of which the guest from the principalities celebrated a precious victory in extra time that brings them closer to the next level. Monaco took a quick lead, when in the ninth minute goalkeeper Lukasz Hradecki was pushed in the penalty area by Brill Ambulo who pressed him and scored his own goal – to the chagrin of the Germans who attacked the Israeli referee, who was backed up by the screen referees and the goal was confirmed. Moussa Diaby (48) and Florian Wirtz with a spectacular goal (59) in a personal operation quickly changed in the second half, but Monaco responded with goals from Carpin Dieta (74) and Axel Disassi (90+2) and even a draw will be enough for them in the return match against Xavi’s groupAlonso.
The Andalusians are on an improving trend and in the Spanish league they managed to escape from the red line, but today came their peak game. The fourth ranked in the Netherlands arrived at Ramon Sanchez Pijuan and will return home with a crushing loss that apparently eliminated her chances of advancing to the next stage. The Moroccan Youssef An-Nasiri scored first in the extra time of the first half (45+2) and the double advantage was replaced by Lucas Ocampos, who returned from the loan at Ajax in the last transfer window and scored in the 50th minute in the Virtuosi stand, four minutes after coming on the field. Ocampos also scored for Nemanya Godel in the 55th minute to make it 0:3 at the end.
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