Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick helps Manchester United reach the Europa League quarterfinals, as Spurs also advance.

Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick helps Manchester United reach the Europa League quarterfinals, as Spurs also advance.

Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick powered Manchester United past Real Sociedad, while Tottenham overcame AZ Alkmaar to reach the Europa League quarterfinals. Lyon, Rangers, Lazio, and Athletic Bilbao also progressed, setting up exciting last-eight clashes.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a hat trick in a 4-1 win over 10-man Real Sociedad, and Tottenham overcame AZ Alkmaar 3-1 as both Premier League clubs advanced to the Europa League quarterfinals Thursday.

The second-tier tournament offers both teams a chance for a trophy amid lackluster domestic campaigns and get a welcome bonus of a spot in the Champions League next season.

Fernandes converted two penalties before completing a hat trick in the 87th minute and Diogo Dalot roofed United’s fourth in stoppage time to set up a last-eight matchup with Lyon. United advanced on a 5-2 aggregate score.

United trailed after 10 minutes when Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot at Old Trafford. The visitors went down a man when Jon Aramburu received a straight red in the 63rd minute.

“It was a good performance. The physicality was there,” United manager Ruben Amorim told TNT Sports. “Even without the sending off, you felt that the team was going to win this game.”