Revealed: Man United star rivals Talisca in UEFA Player of the Week award
The Europa League quarter-final second leg saw Manchester United, Lyon, Celta Vigo and Ajax advance to the next round.
Manchester United beat Anderlecht in extra time as did Ajax over Schalke. Celta Vigo were the only side to advance in normal time while Besiktas were eliminated on penalties.
Anderson Talisca put on a brilliant display for the Black Eagles scoring a brace and converting his spot kick.
GOOOOOL GOL GOL GOL TALISCA GOOOOL
Anderson Talisca with a beauty! What a clever move! What a classy finish! #Beşiktaş score the opener! pic.twitter.com/aI7xIrab0Z— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) April 20, 2017
The Brazilian attacking midfielder was nominated for the UEFA Team of the Week as a result of his performance.
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Talisca will be running against Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford who provided an assist and scored the goal that took his side through in extra-time.
Rashfords goal pic.twitter.com/5ljRoADvP9
— Marcus Rashford⚽? (@RatedRashford) April 20, 2017
Schalke defender Sead Kolasinack who provided two assists also made the nominations as did Celta defender Mallo.
Vote for the #UEL Player of the Week! ➡️ https://t.co/tnQ4GZNPJc pic.twitter.com/jjXmYDF52A
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) April 20, 2017
