Europa League, results: Barcelona in the quarterfinals, now Porto tries

All as expected in the Europa League. The indications of the first leg matches are also confirmed on the return leg. Barcelona wins in comeback in Istanbul, responding well to the initial disadvantage signed by Marcao. The Braga soon unlocks the match and comes out unscathed by Louis II, being joined by the Monaco only after the time has expired. An evening full of regrets for Stankovic’s Red Star, who caresses the dream of the company in the first half but wastes too much and the 2-1 is not enough.

galatasaray 1-2 barcelona

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The draw at the Camp Nou and the initial disadvantage did not intimidate Barcelona, ​​who conquered victory and qualification in Istanbul. Galatasaray close to the lead after six minutes, when Gomis kicks without fail but finds the providential opposition of Jordi Alba. The Catalans’ response arrives in the 9th minute with De Jong’s diagonal, perfectly found in depth by Busquets, who however ends just wide. The Turks unlock the match in the 28th minute: on a corner kick from the right Marcao burns Ferran Torres and with a diving header he beats Ter Stegen. In the locker room, however, we get back on par thanks to Pedri’s pearl, who seats two in the area before kicking hard at the near post (37 ‘). In full recovery Aubameyang splinters the upper part of the crossbar, after having taken the time well in the center of the area. The former Arsenal does not forgive in the opening of the second half: in the 49th minute Inaki Pena makes two miraculous interventions in quick succession, on the third attempt of the attacker from close range he can do nothing. Van Aanholt tries from distance and scares the Blaugrana with a big left, high (60 ‘). Xavi’s team takes control of the game, but does not close it and suffers in the final when Galatasaray pushes in search of the equal, which does not arrive. Orsato is also forced to stop the game for a few minutes, just before the 90 ‘, for the throwing of some objects coming from the stands towards Jordi Alba.

monaco-braga 1-1

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Solid proof of Braga, who gets along easily with a peer at Monaco after the first leg victory. The Portuguese do not close, on the contrary, they push from the very first minutes. At 3 ‘Ricardo Horta’s place goes out at the bottom a few centimeters from the post, but it is a mistake by Nubel to mortgage the qualification of the guests. In fact, Abel Ruiz’s shot at 19 ‘is anything but irresistible, the goalkeeper leaves the first post uncovered and the intervention is clumsy. Carvalhal’s team takes little risk, and Aguilar also comes close to doubling in the final minutes. Disasi’s time-out goal was late, with a header on the corner beaten by Golovin, who avoided defeat but not elimination.

red star-rangers 2-1

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Three goals to reassemble, a feat bordering on the impossible for the Red Star, which however had the opportunities to really believe in it. At 10 ‘the distances are immediately reduced: soft Scottish marking on a corner kick, Ivanic has plenty of time to check and kick at goal. The Marakàna ignites, two minutes later the midfielder has the chance to double but the 40-year-old McGregor relaxes and saves. Another goal ball happens on Pavkov’s feet, who, face to face with the opposing goalkeeper, kicks badly and puts aside. As soon as the thrust of the Serbs decreases in intensity, Rangers take advantage of it: Kent triangulates with Kamara and runs away at speed, the conclusion is deflected and Borjan is out of action at 1-1 (56 ‘). The offensives of Stankovic’s team are less convinced and orderly, the Scots manage well until the third minute of injury time: Kamara’s foul on Falco causes a penalty kick, which Nabouhane does not fail. However, a bitter victory for the Red Star, which wastes a lot and leaves the competition.