British football clubs enjoyed a triumphant night in the Europa League, with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Rangers all making it to the quarter-finals. United reversed a first-leg defeat by dominating Real Sociedad with Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick from penalties. Tottenham bounced back from an earlier loss to AZ Alkmaar with a controlling performance, scoring decisive goals. Rangers had a dramatic showdown with Fenerbahce, requiring penalties after a resilient performance. Ultimately, goalkeeper Jack Butland's heroics enabled Rangers to secure their spot in the next round amidst a passionate home crowd.
Rangers had stunned Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce with an outstanding away performance in Istanbul last week, claiming a 3-1 win. But it looked as if all that good work would be undone after Sebastian Szymanski's brace levelled the tie on aggregate, forcing extra time. Fenerbahce had the better of extra time but could not find the goal to complete the turnaround and, amid a raucous Ibrox atmosphere, goalkeeper Jack Butland rescued Rangers.
Penalties were the order of the evening at Old Trafford, with three of them served up in United's second leg with Real Sociedad. Mikel Oyarzabal's 10th-minute spot-kick put Sociedad 1-0 up on the night and 2-1 ahead on aggregate, only for a pair of Bruno Fernandes penalties to turn the tie in United's favour.
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