United showed concrete signs that they are starting to understand what Ruben Amorim wants from them out of possession

Man United continue their quest for European glory on Thursday. They host midtable Spanish La Liga team Real Sociedad in the second leg of this finely balanced UEFA Europa League last-16 matchup. Last week's first encounter in San Sebastián ended in a 1-1 draw,

Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio has been called up to Spain’s senior squad for the first time despite an ongoing investigation into an allegation he shared a sex tape of a minor. Asencio had never been part of Spain’s youth squads but has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Madrid, making 29 first-team appearances since his debut in November.

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has earned his first call-up from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on Friday for their two-leg Nations League quarter-final against the Netherlands. The 22-year-old Real Madrid academy product has made 14 LaLiga and eight Champions League appearances this season.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has included Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio in the squad for the first time for the Nations League quarterfinal tie against the Netherlands in a squad that also includes Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal.

Holders Real Madrid made it through to the Champions League quarter-finals but it took one of the most unusual penalty shootouts you are likely to see for them to progress at the expense of rivals Atletico Madrid.