Inter, executioner of Getafe CF, United, Copenhagen and Shakhtar, reaches quarter-finals
Inter Milan, who ended Getafe CF's dream, and Manchester United, Copenhagen, and Shakhtar Donetsk, who eliminated LASK, Basaksehir, and Wolfsburg respectively, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Wednesday, after almost five months of interruption due to the pandemic.
In a single-legged tie, Inter defeated Getafe 2-0, with Getafe missing a penalty through Jorge Molina which could have resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Manchester United, who already had a near-decisive lead after winning 0-5 in the first leg, once again defeated Austrian LASK, this time with a 2-1 comeback victory. Meanwhile, Copenhagen and Shakhtar secured their spot in the quarter-finals by winning 3-0 against Turkish Basaksehir and German Wolfsburg, respectively.
Getafe CF misses penalty and falls to Inter Milan
Getafe's journey in the Europa League ended with a 2-0 loss to Inter, who capitalized better on their chances and eliminated a team that missed a penalty through Jorge Molina, which could have turned the tie around.
Belgian Romelu Lukaku, who had been dormant until past the half-hour mark, suddenly appeared, coming behind Xabier Etxeita and taking advantage of a long pass from Alessandro Bastoni. One attempt, one goal, and his thirtieth goal of the season added to his tally.
Just like in the final matchday of the league against Levante, Getafe had a decisive penalty. However, Jaime Mata missed it, ending his streak of converting the last 25 penalties and leaving Getafe out of Europe. This time, Godin handled a cross from Jason Remesero. After reviewing the VAR, Anthony Taylor awarded a penalty, and once again, misfortune struck Getafe.
Eriksen's goal was a mere anecdote
Eriksen's late goal was a mere anecdote. Getafe was already knocked out. Molina's miss was a heavy burden for a team that fought with dignity to close out a remarkable season that could have been outstanding. Inter will face the winner of the Bayer Leverkusen-Rangers tie in the quarter-finals, which will conclude on Thursday with a German advantage (1-3 in the first leg).
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