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By Timothy Akintola

Stories on Bruno Fernandes, Kimmich, UEFA, Luka Dončić and Geovany Quenda.

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Bruno Fernandes the hattrick hero as Manchester United eliminates Real Sociedad.

Portuguese maestro, Bruno Fernandes fired a hat-trick as Manchester United cruised past Real Sociedad with a 4-1 victory, securing a place in the Europa League quarterfinals. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, United fell behind early when Matthijs de Ligt fouled Mikel Oyarzabal, who converted the resulting penalty. However, the hosts responded swiftly, with Fernandes equalizing from the spot after Igor Zubeldia fouled Rasmus Højlund. Another penalty followed early in the second half when Aritz Elustondo brought down Patrick Dorgu, and Fernandes made no mistake again. Jon Aramburu’s red card for a foul on Dorgu tilted the game further in United’s favour. Although a third penalty was overturned by VAR, Fernandes sealed his treble with a strike off the post before Diogo Dalot capped the win in stoppage time from Højlund’s assist. United will now face Lyon, who dispatched Steaua Bucharest 4-0, in the quarterfinals.

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Joshua Kimmich signs a new long-term deal with Bayern Munich until 2029.

Bayern Munich midfielder, Joshua Kimmich has committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension until 2029, the Bundesliga leaders announced on Thursday. The Germany captain, whose previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season, had been linked with several top European clubs before agreeing to stay at the Allianz Arena. Kimmich, 30, has been a key figure for Bayern since joining from RB Leipzig in 2015, excelling both as a defensive midfielder and full-back. During his decade-long tenure, he has won eight Bundesliga titles, the Champions League, and the Club World Cup. With 429 appearances, 43 goals, and 114 assists to his name, he remains a vital part of the squad. Speaking to the club’s website, Kimmich emphasized his desire for continued success, stating that Bayern provides the ideal environment to achieve his goals. “I feel at home here, and I am not finished yet,” he added.

UEFA releases a statement on the controversial Julián Alvarez penalty.

Atletico Madrid’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid ended in dramatic Fashion on Wednesday night, with the tie decided by a penalty shootout. Controversy arose when Atletico’s Julián Alvarez saw his spot-kick disallowed after VAR determined he had unintentionally made double contact with the ball. The 25-year-old’s effort was subsequently ruled a miss, sparking frustration from Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone. Following the uproar, UEFA released a statement defending the decision, confirming that Alvarez’s penalty was correctly disallowed under Law 14.1 of the Laws of the Game, which prohibits a player from touching the ball twice during a penalty. However, UEFA acknowledged the controversy and indicated potential discussions with FIFA and IFAB regarding a possible rule change for unintentional double touches. While hinting at a future review, UEFA insisted that the referee and VAR had correctly applied the current law in disallowing the goal, despite Atletico’s protests.

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Luka Dončić’s 45 points not enough as the Lakers lose their third straight game.

The Milwaukee Bucks secured a dominant 126-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, capitalizing on LeBron James’ absence due to a groin strain. Despite Luka Dončić’s best efforts, posting a season-high 45 points and 11 rebounds, the Lakers couldn’t overcome Milwaukee’s early lead. The first half remained competitive, with the Bucks holding a slight edge. Though Los Angeles closed the gap to two points after a 10-0 run, Milwaukee regained control, entering halftime up 71-63. The Bucks pulled away in the third quarter, extending their lead to 20 points, leaving the Lakers with too much ground to cover in the final period. Giannis Antetokounmpo flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 22 points off the bench, while Brook Lopez and Damian Lillard added 23 and 22, respectively. Milwaukee’s balanced attack proved too much for Los Angeles to handle.

Sporting Lisbon youngster, Geovany Quenda secures big move to Chelsea.

Chelsea have reportedly pulled off a surprise transfer by securing a deal for Sporting Lisbon prospect Geovany Quenda, a move expected to shake up Manchester United’s plans. The 17-year-old right wing-back, highly regarded by Sporting boss Ruben Amorim, had been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford. However, Chelsea have now won the race, with Quenda completing a medical in a “secret blitz” and agreeing to join the Blues in 2026, according to Fabrizio Romano. Despite earlier reports suggesting United had struck a £50 million deal for Quenda, no such agreement was in place. The Red Devils had even scouted him during Sporting’s clash with Porto in February. Quenda has impressed at club level and, despite not yet making his senior international debut, has already attracted the attention of Portugal manager Roberto Martínez. His call-up to the national team further highlights his rising reputation and potential.

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