“We Must Win” – Hat-Trick Hero Bruno Fernandes Urges Man Utd Teammates to Adopt the “Right Mentality” to Lift Europa League After Real Sociedad Defeat.
Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United Must Have the Right Mentality to Build on Europa League Win Over Real Sociedad
WHAT HAPPENED?
Manchester United fell behind in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie at Old Trafford, but Bruno Fernandes stepped up with two penalties to give the hosts the lead. He then completed his hat-trick to put United in a commanding position, and Diogo Dalot sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal, making it 5-2 on aggregate. The victory set up a quarter-final clash with Lyon, keeping the Europa League as a bright spot in what has been a difficult season for the club.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Heading into Thursday’s match, Ruben Amorim’s side had won just one of their last six games. With the season winding down, Fernandes, the club captain, has challenged his teammates to build on this win and deliver more positive results in the crucial final two months of the season.
WHAT FERNANDES SAID
“This club is all about winning. We need to win games,” Fernandes told TNT Sports. “There’s still a long way to go, but we’re confident. If we stay focused on each match and have the right mentality, we can keep winning. Confidence plays a big role in football, and after this performance, we’re starting to build that confidence. We’re making good progress, but the real measure of it will come through the results. At this club, it’s all about results.”
