Manchester United must overcome Europa League specialists Sevilla in order to reach a semi-final against either Juventus or Sporting CP.
United defeated Real Betis in the last 16 and will now face their city rivals Sevilla, six-time winners of the UEFA Cup and Europa League.
The sides have met three times previously, with Sevilla knocking United out of the 2017-18 Champions League over a two-legged tie before beating the Red Devils again in a one-off 2019-20 Europa League semi-final.
It is a daunting draw for United, who could then have to play Juventus in the last four.
The semi-final draw, which was also conducted on Friday, paired the winners of United s tie with Juventus or Sporting, who eliminated Arsenal on Thursday.
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If you are a football fan there is simply no escaping the controversy caused by the announcement 12 teams have signed up to form a breakaway European Super League.
Talk of such a competition is nothing new, rumours have been swirling for years, but the furore caused has still been widespread with pundits, players and fans alike united in their disapproval.
UEFA and the major European governing bodies and leagues have vowed to do all they can to kill the proposals and huge sanctions have been threatened if the teams go ahead with the league.
But part of the debate has also centred around the credentials of some of the teams who have been invited to participate, with six from the Premier League, three from LaLiga and three from Serie A agreeing to join. Below we h…
Edinson Cavani ensured the return of fans to Old Trafford was a memorable one as he stole the show with an incredible long-range lob but Manchester United were held 1-1 by relegated Fulham.
A derby victory over Manchester City back in March 2020 was the last time United supporters were permitted inside the stadium for a game before the impact of the coronavirus pandemic forced all matches behind closed doors after a long stoppage to all competitions.
Ten thousand were allowed inside Old Trafford on Wednesday amid loosening of restrictions in England and, in a game where United were out to clinch second in the Premier League, they were treated to one of the goals of the season from Cavani.
His remarkable lob of Fulham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola from 35 yards brok…
Atletico Madrid have confirmed the signing of utility player Daniel Wass from fellow LaLiga side Valencia on an 18-month contract.
The Denmark international, who was due to become a free agent at the end of the season, is reported to have cost Atletico €2.7million plus add-ons.
Diego Simeone s side confirmed the transfer on their official website on Thursday, making the Brondby youth product their first signing of the January window.
Agreement with Valencia for the transfer of Daniel Wass.
The Danish international has signed his contract until 2023
Welcome to the Red White family!
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish)
Wass is comfortable playing in a number of positions, including at right-back, where Atlet…
French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet has admitted he is even more worried about safety at Euro 2016 following Friday s attacks in Paris.
Latest figures from French officials report 128 people were killed and another 99 remain critical after what appeared to be co-ordinated terror acts in the French capital, including three fatalities outside the Stade de France.
A blast was heard during France s 2-0 friendly victory over Germany, with fans and players kept inside the stadium long after the game had finished.
Friday s events come just 10 months after the terror attacks on the Paris offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 dead.
And Le Graet has expressed his concerns for safety around Euro 2016, which is just seven …
Maurizio Sarri has resigned as Lazio head coach, with Giovanni Martusciello appointed interim boss.
Former Chelsea boss Sarri took charge of the Rome club in 2021 and guided them to the runners-up spot in Serie A last season – their highest placing since they won the title in 2000.
But after four straight defeats in all competitions and five losses in their last six games, the 65-year-old has stepped down.
Maurizio Sarri ha rassegnato le proprie dimissioni, guida tecnica affidata a Giovanni Martusciello
— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio)
“SS Lazio announces that Maurizio Sarri has resigned as head coach of the first team,” a Lazio statement read.
“The club would like to thank the coach for his achievements and for the wor…
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is backing his players as they attempt to bring a difficult season to a satisfactory conclusion.
Saturday’s 1-0 Serie A defeat at Lazio left Juve 17 points behind runaway leaders Inter Milan, who entertain lowly Empoli on Monday evening, and knowing they now have only Champions League qualification and the prospect of Coppa Italia glory for which to play.
They will attempt to take a step towards the latter on Tuesday evening when they face the Rome club for the second time in four days, this time on home turf at the Allianz Stadium in the first leg of the domestic cup semi-final, with either Fiorentina or Atalanta awaiting the winners.
Allegri told a press conference: “The guys must have confidence in themselves. They’re a…
Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi has conceded his position is under threat following an underserved defeat against Roma.
Jose Mourinho s side came back from behind to increase the pressure upon the Inter boss, whose side sit eight points behind early pacesetters Napoli in the Serie A standings.
The loss brought an end to a streak of seven wins in a row for Inter at San Siro in the league but, despite the result, Inzaghi believes the performance was the finest they have shown this season.
It is an absolutely undeserved defeat. It was our best game of the season and we come out with a result that burns and hurts, he told DAZN.
We have to do more – at this moment we re not doing enough. We hit the crossbar, our goalkeeper did not make saves. As a coach, I…
Oscar Trejo scored the winner with a contentious second-half penalty as Real Madrid missed the chance to return to the LaLiga summit after falling to a 3-2 defeat at Rayo Vallecano.
Carlo Ancelotti s side trail leaders Barcelona by two points after losing at Vallecas, where referee Juan Martinez Munuera and the VAR played a significant part on Monday.
Luka Modric s penalty and an Eder Militao header had put Madrid into the lead after Santiago Comesana s opener, before Alvaro Garcia equalised during a breathless first half.
Yet there was to be more drama when Dani Carvajal was deemed to have encroached as Thibaut Courtois saved a 67th-minute penalty from Trejo, who converted the retake to secure victory.
2 have kept only two clean sheets in their 13 games…
Wayne Rooney marked his Manchester United debut in sensational fashion with a Champions League hat-trick against Fenerbahce, on this day in 2004.
Sir Alex Ferguson had been waiting for the teenager’s foot injury to heal before throwing him into action after paying Everton £27million for his services.
It took Rooney 17 minutes to open his account, firing in an unstoppable shot from just outside the box, and he grabbed his second 11 minutes later with another well-struck effort.
It was clear from the start that Wayne Rooney was set for greatness at Old Trafford!
On the 28th September 2004, at 18 years of age, he scored a fantastic debut hat-trick against Fenerbahce in the Champions League
The Red Devils all-time leading goalscorer!
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