Fernandes' Hat-trick Sends Man Utd Into Europa League Quarterfinals

Bruno Fernandes scored a stunning hat-trick as Manchester United secured a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at Old Trafford on Thursday, advancing to the Europa League quarter-finals with a 5-2 aggregate win.

The game was full of drama, with three of Uniteds goals coming from the penalty spot.

Sociedad led through Mikel Oyarzabal, but Fernandes quickly equalised with a penalty. He added a second from the spot early in the second half before completing his hat-trick with a clinical finish for his 15th goal of the season. Diogo Dalot rounded off the scoring with a late goal.

United's boss Ruben Amorim praised Fernandes leadership and performance, calling him a perfect captain. With United struggling in the Premier League and out of domestic cup competitions, the Europa League now represents their best chance of salvaging their season.

Sociedad had a tough night, with their manager, Imanol Alguacil, criticising the referees decisions after three penalties were awarded to United and Jon Aramburu was sent off in the second half.