For the 195th showdown between the two most successful clubs in England, but the first in the European Cup, Liverpool and Manchester United delivered a show worthy of the event on Thursday in knockout round of the Europa League. Game, intensity, opportunities and goals punctuated a live match, which saw the Reds deserved victory (2-0). After their net win against Manchester City (3-0) at Anfield last Wednesday, Jürgen Klopp’s players have confirmed their return to form. Distanced Premier League, they can reasonably expect to compete the quarterfinals of the C3.
In an atmosphere still impressive, Manchester quickly cracked. Copyright fouled Clyne, Depay offered the opening goal from the penalty spot to Sturridge (20th). Faced with aggressive players Jürgen Klopp, the Red Devils were down, too, but could count on a great goalkeeper. On five occasions, David De Gea is interposed (23e, 31e, 42e, 54e and 67e), with authority. The Spanish goalkeeper but could not do anything before Firmino (73rd), scorer of the first season in the competition, after a bad return Carrick. Disappointing, Martial has not weighed, while Sakho has rarely been overwhelmed.
The strength of Villarreal this season, it ‘ is his defense. The Spanish club proved it again against Bayer Leverkusen, by being very solid behind to win (2-0). Little worried, Alphonse Areola and his teammates also shown itself effective in the image of the former Sochaux Cédric Bakambu, who scored twice (4th and 56th). Soldado (1e) and Baptistao (90 + 3) have even been able to validate the qualification for the next round if they had not encountered Leno. But the Spanish club still remains very favorable ballot.
Lazio may not be thought to be so shaken in the Czech Republic face Sparta Prague. Surprise entry on a wonderful volley from Frydek (13th), it has a long time to regain his senses and Parolo equalized with a corner (38th), eventually pocket a good draw (1-1 ). With a little more luck, the Italian club could leave Prague with a more favorable score, but twice (37th and 57th), attempts Candreva did not fly.
in the quagmire of San Mames and in the pouring rain, Athletic Bilbao and Valencia had the merit to produce the game to the end. Winners (1-0) thanks to a headed goal from a free kick from Raul Garcia (20th), the Basques have achieved the essentials. But they can have regrets because they have had several occasions by Aduriz (24th, 67th and 90 + 2) or Merino (68th), to increase their advantage. This result leaves the hopes players Gary Neville.
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