Thursday Morning: United Draw With Athletico Madrid; Liverpool Beat Leeds 6-0 In P.L.

Final score in first leg of Manchester United versus Athletico Madrid last 16 tie, 1-1

SOCCER

Anthony Elanga salvaged a draw for Manchester United away to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last night.

The 19 year old scored 10 minutes from time in a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Spanish capital.

Interim United boss Ralf Rangnick praised the contribution of the young Swede:

The return leg is at Old Trafford on March 15th.

Ralf is already looking ahead to a delicately poised second leg at Old Trafford ⬇️#MUFC | #UCL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 23, 2022

Liverpool have moved within three points of Premier League leaders Manchester City after they hammered Leeds United 6-0 at Anfield.

Mo Salah brought his Premier League tally for the season to 19 by scoring two goals, with Sadio Mane also finding the net twice.

Liverpool now have a superior goal difference than City.

A memorable night at Anfield as the Reds record a resounding 6-0 victory over Leeds United 😍📽 pic.twitter.com/tmM0Y0K5BL

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 24, 2022

Tottenham lost, 1-0 away to Burnley, who moved within two points of safety.

After the game, Spurs boss Antonio Conte questioned his own future at the club.

Crystal Palace were 4-1 winners at Watford.


Tonight, Arsenal host Wolves at the Emirates Stadium, as both clubs look to close in on the Champions League spots.

Kick off is at 7.45pm.


In the Europa League this evening, Rangers bring a 4-2 first leg lead into their last 32 tie with Borussia Dortmund at Ibrox.

Celtic have work to do to progress to the next round of the Conference League, as they trail Bodo Glimt 3-1 ahead of their encounter in Norway.

GOLF

Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington are in the field for the PGA Tour's Honda Classic, which starts today in Florida.

Lowry tees off just before 12.35pm Irish time, with Harrington beginning his round at 4.45pm.

HORSE RACING

There is a meeting over jumps at Thurles this afternoon, with the first off at 1.55pm.