International football roundup, Manchester United beat Coventry, Bellingham helps Real edge Barcelona in El Clasico

Manchester United through to FA Cup final after dramatic shootout win against Coventry

Manchester, England, 26th December 2023. Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United, ManU celebrates the win during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Photo: David Klein / Sportimage

Manchester United 3 Coventry City 3 (4-2p)


The second FA Cup semi-final between Coventry City and Manchester United could barely have been any more dramatic on Sunday evening as it went the distance in thrilling fashion. United appeared to be cruising comfortably with a convincing 3-0 lead late into the second half, but somehow, they managed to concede three goals as the Championship side roared back. United won after a shoot-out with Rasmus Hojland scoring the winning penalty.

In other results, Liverpool beat Fulham 3-1 to keep at the top of the Premier League after their disappointing Europa League exit last week.

Late Bellingham gives Real Madrid tense victory against Barcelona in El Clasico

Barcelona 2 Real Madrid 3

It was a typically tense and dramatic Clasico contest on Sunday evening as Real Madrid twice came from behind before Jude Bellingham grabbed a dramatic winning goal at Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius Junior and Lucas Vazquez produced the equalisers for Carlo Ancelotti’s hosts to ensure that they did not suffer a home defeat to their great rivals with England star Bellingham producing the winner.

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