Anthony Martial opens his Sevilla account in 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb
Spanish clubs Real Betis, who won 3-2 at Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Sevilla, who beat visiting Dinamo Zagreb 3-1, both stayed on course for the final in their home city after win in the first leg of Europa League Round of 32 on Thursday.
Ivan Rakitic gave Sevilla the lead from the spot.
The next three goals came in four minutes just before half time.
Mislav Orsic levelled for the visitors but Sevilla quickly replied through Lucas Ocampos and Anthony Martial, with his first goal since arriving from Manchester United.
First Sevilla goal for Martial! 🔥⚽️#UEL pic.twitter.com/wrz1K980LY
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 17, 2022
Martial and Sevilla's stunning team move wins Goal of the Week! 👏@Heineken | #UELGOTW | #UEL pic.twitter.com/N5WFUUFVZr
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 18, 2022
Zenit, who have played only friendlies since their last Russian League game on December 12, looked rusty at the start conceding to Guido Rodriguez and Willian Jose in the first 18 minutes.
Artem Dzyuba and Malcolm brought Zenit level with goals three minutes apart, but the home team then presented Betis with the winner in the 41st minute.
Aitor Ruibal ambushed Yaroslav Rakitskyi and found Andres Guardado who curled the ball into the goal.
The Europa League is back with a bang! 💥
🔮 Predict which sides will make it through…#UEL pic.twitter.com/0Abe28l0VG
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 17, 2022
Real Sociedad grabbed a 2-2 draw away to RB Leipzig.
The Basques led twice, first with a goal by defender Robin Le Normand. Christopher Nkunku levelled.
Mikel Oyarzabal restored the lead with a penalty spot but Emil Forsberg levelled from the spot with eight minutes left.
Emil Forsberg pulls Leipzig level! 🎉#UEL pic.twitter.com/ZA3jKyDiJ0
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Atalanta came from behind to edge Olympiacos 2-1 in Bergamo.
Albanian defender, Berat Djimsiti who had not scored since November 2018, struck twice within two minutes following corners.
⚫️🔵 Atalanta hero Berat Djimsiti! Two goals in two minutes 👏#UEL pic.twitter.com/Ait8GWuaBq
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In Tiraspol, Braga dominated possession and had more goal attempts, but Sheriff won 2-0.
In the Europa Conference League, Celtic had a less distinguished evening than their Glasgow rivals, losing 3-1 at home to Norway’s Bodo/Glimt.
Leicester responded after Vito Hammershoy-Mistrati of Randers cancelled an earlier Wilfried Ndidi goal just before half time.
We hold the advantage after the first leg 👊#LeiRan pic.twitter.com/u1i33RRBaO
— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 17, 2022
Goals by Harvey Barnes, Patson Daka and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall secured a 4-1 win.