Manchester, March 14 -- Bruno Fernandes delivered a captain's performance, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester United secured a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, sealing a 5-2 aggregate win to reach the Europa League quarter-finals, according to Sky Sports.

United faced an early scare when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty, momentarily threatening their progress. However, Fernandes responded with two penalties of his own--one in each half--turning the tide in United's favour. Real Sociedad's task became even more difficult when substitute Jon Aramburu was sent off for a foul on the lively Patrick Dorgu. Fernandes then completed his hat-trick before Diogo Dalot added a fourth in stoppage time, putting the tie beyond doubt. ...