Barcelona advance into the Last Eight of Europa League

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Barcelona advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals as they came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul.

Galatasaray took the lead after 28 minutes, from an outswinging corner which was powered home by Marcoa’s header.

The Spanish levelled the score nine minutes later courtesy of a stunning Pedri strike,coming from Ferran Torres delightful reverse pass, and the 19 year-old sidestepped two slide tackles before brilliantly slotting home the goal.

The Blaugrana took the lead four minutes after the start of the second half, as the ball found it’s way to De Jong in the box, who nodded the ball to Aubameyang to tap home from a close range.

Xavi Hernandez’s side had deliver a blistering performance and will be in the Friday’s draw for the of the Europa League last eight.

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