Udinese 1-2 Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo was the hero for Juventus on Sunday afternoon with two crucial late goals as the Bianconeri came from behind to beat Udinese and remain in the top four in Serie A.

An early goal by Nahuel Molina looked set to consign Juve to 5^th place at the end of the weekend’s action, but Ronaldo’s late intervention means his team still have Champions League qualification in their own hands.

Bruno Fernandes scored twice and provided two assists as Manchester United came from behind to hammer Paulo Fonseca’s Roma and put themselves on the verge of qualification for next month’s Europa League final.

The Italians led 2-1 at half time, but the loss of three players to injury before the break and a rejuvenated performance from United saw the semi-final first leg end in an emphatic victory for the Red Devils at Old Trafford.

The Europa League semi-final showdown between Manchester United and Roma on Thursday sees Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes going up against Paulo Fonseca’s Giallorossi at Old Trafford.

The tie represents a particularly special opportunity for both, with Fernandes hoping to edge closer to winning his first trophy in United colours while for Fonseca the result looks set to determine his future in the Italian capital.

The dramatic comeback staged by Lille against Lyon on Sunday evening was the story of the weekend in French football, as the Ligue 1 table toppers made the strongest of statements regarding their title credentials heading into the final month of action.

Lille came from 2-0 down to beat fellow championship hopefuls Lyon 3-2 away from home, meaning they maintain a one-point advantage at the top of the standings. With just four matches left to play, Christophe Galtier’s side must now finally be regarded as favourites to become French champions for the first time in a decade.