Real Madrid sign goalkeeper Lunin from Zorya
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, 19, from Zorya Luhansk for a reported initial fee of €8.5 million.
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Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, 19, from Zorya Luhansk for a reported initial fee of €8.5 million.
Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk have been charged by UEFA over the crowd incidents that occurred during their Europa League defeat to Manchester United.
Man United made heavy work of it but did complete a 2-0 win at Zorya Luhansk, a victory upon which they can hopefully build, writes Mark Ogden.
Jose Mourinho's side book their place in the Europa League knockout stages as group runners-up.
The Europa League is becoming a potential season-saver for Man United and Jose Mourinho. They could be the only A-listers in a B-list competition.
Manchester United's Europa League game vs. Zorya Luhansk is expected to go ahead on Thursday after a pitch inspection, club and UEFA officials say.
Jose Mourinho has criticised UEFA for allowing Zorya Luhansk to stage their Europa League fixture against Manchester United in December.
Zorya Luhansk coach Yuriy Vernydub has said the Ukrainian club are ready to "make history" when they take on Manchester United.
Zorya Luhansk will 'host' Man United 600 miles from their home stadium, where they haven't played since 2014 due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Memphis Depay and Morgan Schneiderlin have been left out of Manchester United's 19-man squad to face Zorya Luhansk in the Europa League on Thursday.
United are expecting around 900 supporters to make the journey to Ukraine for the Group A fixture.
Didier Deschamps "expects more" from Anthony Martial after leaving the Manchester United man out of his France squad.
Zorya Luhansk are planning a "high level" of security for the visit of Manchester United, whose fans have been asked not to wear club colours.
Manchester United have sent a letter to supporters to remind them their safety will be at risk if they wear club colours away to Zorya Luhansk.
Manchester United's troubles away from home in Europe continued in a 2-1 defeat at Fenerbahce in the Europa League as Paul Pogba limped off injured.
Fans at Old Trafford chorused Wayne Rooney's name and he delivered for Man United with an assist to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's winner, writes Richard Jolly.
United struggled to create clear-cut chances against their well-organised Ukrainian opponents in dour clash.
Tottenham came from behind to take a 2-1 win in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off against AEL Limassol.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Leicester City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +9 | 13 |
Braga | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
FC Zorya Luhansk | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
AEK Athens | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 3 |