Barcelona held by Galatasaray, Rangers outclass Red Star

Barcelona had been held to a 0-0 residence draw by Galatasaray within the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday (Mar 10) as Scottish facet Rangers stored their momentum within the competitors going with a 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Barca bombarded Galatasaray with 14 aim makes an attempt towards solely three from the Turkish facet, who had been indebted to 23-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Inaki Pena for a number of advantageous saves.

Galatasaray additionally made good probabilities with winger Kerem Akturkoglu a relentless risk to the Barca defence together with his tempo and vary of abilities.

In Glasgow, Rangers scored twice within the first quarter-hour towards Red Star by means of James Tavernier and Alfredo Morelos. Leon Balogun added the third within the second half.

Following their shock win over Borussia Dortmund within the final spherical, Rangers will take a three-goal benefit into the second leg after Red Star ahead Aleksandar Katai had two efforts dominated out by VAR and missed a penalty late within the first half.

In Bergamo, Atalanta fought again to beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 in a frantic match. Charles Aranguiz scored an early opener for the German facet, however Colombian Luis Muriel arrange Ukrainian Ruslan Malinovsky for the equaliser quarter-hour later.

Malinovsky twice offered assists for Muriel to place Atalanta 3-1 forward earlier than Moussa Diaby pulled one again for Leverkusen.

Braga defeated AS Monaco 2-0 because of targets from Abel Ruiz and Vitor Oliveira.

Defending Europa League champions Sevilla, second in LaLiga, beat West Ham United 1-0 because of Munir El Haddadi’s second- half aim.

The former Barcelona winger, unmarked on the again submit, rifled residence a surprising volley from a free kick to place Sevilla a step nearer to the final eight in a contest they’ve gained a file six occasions.

Sevilla will host the ultimate at their Sanchez Pizjuan stadium on May 18.