Ruben Amorim defends Andre Onana after the Manchester United goalkeeper's errors led to a 2-2 draw against Lyon in their Europa League quarter-final.
Despite a challenging Premier League season, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur still have a shot at Champions League qualification through the Europa League.
Bruno Fernandes' hat-trick propels Manchester United to a stunning 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad, while Tottenham Hotspur edges past AZ Alkmaar with a 3-2 aggregate win, securing their places in the next round of the Europa League.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim embraces Jim Ratcliffe's stinging criticism of the squad, vowing to prove their worth in Thursday's crucial Europa League clash against Real Sociedad.
The Red Devils are enduring a woeful season and winning the competition offers their only realistic route to Champions League football, but they could not protect their lead in San Sebastian.
Manchester United's European journey continues with a challenging Spanish test against Real Sociedad, while Jose Mourinho's return to prominence in the Europa League adds intrigue as his Fenerbahce side faces Rangers.
In a proud moment for South African football, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana celebrated with the national flag as his Romanian club FCSB secured a historic Europa League last 16 spot with an impressive 4-1 aggregate victory over PAOK.
Former UEFA Cup winners Porto and Roma are set for an epic Europa League knockout clash, while Premier League giants Manchester United and Tottenham discover their potential paths to glory in the tournament's crucial draw.
Dane Scarlett, 20, and teenagers Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore all found the net as Tottenham secured a top-eight finish in the Europa League.