ENGLAND: “It was a like a release” as Dalot gets first goal, Bernardo hits stunner in FA Cup [video]
While Sunday’s FA Cup action provided routine big wins for powerhouses Manchester United and Manchester City, their matches produced special moments in front of goal for Diogo Dalot and Bernardo Silva respectively.
Dalot recorded his first United goal in their 6-0 victory at Tranmere, scoring for the first time in senior football. Meanwhile, Bernardo’s superb long-range strike was the standout moment in City’s 4-0 home win against Fulham.
Borussia Dortmund are firmly back in the hunt for the Bundesliga title after a 5-1 win over Cologne on Friday evening saw them move to within four points of leaders RB Leipzig.
Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches spoke to the French media on Friday ahead of Lille’s Ligue 1 showdown with Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, and the former Benfica man’s recent impressive performances were the subject of discussion.
A typically eventful evening for Portuguese on Wednesday evening, with players making headlines for varying reasons. Cristiano Ronaldo scored again to help Juventus beat Paulo Fonseca’s Roma in the Coppa Italia, while Ricardo Pereira was also on the scoresheet for Leicester City in England.
Lyon 2-2 Lille (4-3 on pens)