Manchester United FC
Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals Thursday.
Marcel Sabitzer scored twice in the 14th and 21st minutes while Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire netted own goals each respectively in the 84th minute and stoppage time at Old Trafford
In another quarterfinal, Juventus secured a narrow win over Sporting CP as the goal came from Federico Gatti in the 73rd minute at Juventus Stadium in Turin.
Meanwhile, Juventus goalie Wojciech Szczesny left the field in tears as he was subbed off in the 44th minute after suffering heart palpitations.
The second legs will be held on April 20.
Quarterfinal results:
Feyenoord - Roma: 1-0
Manchester United - Sevilla: 2-2
Juventus - Sporting CP: 1-0
Bayer Leverkusen - Union Saint-Gilloise: 1-1
(Anadolu Agency)
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