Bruno Fernandes hat trick as Man United crush Sociedad Spurs make Europa League quarters

LONDON – Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hailed the sportsmanship of Patrick Dorgu, after the Danish fullback told the referee he had made a mistake in awarding the Red Devils a penalty in the 4-1 Europa League win over Real Sociedad on March 13.

The first three goals of the night came from the spot as United captain Bruno Fernandes struck twice to cancel out Mikel Oyarzabal’s opener in the second leg of the last-16 clash at Old Trafford.

Amorim’s side were then awarded a third penalty when Dorgu went down inside the area. However, the referee reversed his call without consulting the video assistant referee as the defender reportedly told the official he did not think it was a penalty.

“It depends,” said Amorim when asked if he supported Dorgu’s actions.

“It is the right thing to do. Quite proud of him but if it is 0-0 or we are losing, (I don’t know) if I have the same response.”

The 20-year-old Dorgu, a January signing from Serie A team Lecce, was a constant menace down the left as he also won United’s second penalty and was fouled for a red card shown to Jon Aramburu early in the second half.

“He did a great performance. He’s improving in that position,” added Amorim.

However, in keeping with recent weeks, it was Fernandes who was his side’s star man. The Portuguese midfielder completed his hat-trick to take his tally for the season to 15 goals, before Diogo Dalot rounded off the scoring in stoppage time.

“Sometimes, he is frustrated because he wants to win so bad when we are not playing well. He changes positions and goes after the ball... he needs to trust more in his teammates to play better,” said Amorim of Fernandes.

“But when we need it,