Europa League: Di Maria hat trick helps Juventus advance

Published February 23, 2023 2:44 PM

By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Angel Di Maria scored a hat trick as Juventus advanced in the Europa League playoffs by beating Nantes 3-0. Juventus won 4-1 on aggregate to ensure another of Europe’s giants will play in the round of 16 and will be joined by the winner of Manchester United vs. Barcelona. World Cup winner Di Maria opened the scoring at Stade de la Beaujoire in the fifth minute and doubled the lead in the 20th from the penalty spot. The Argentine completed his hat trick in the 78th. Sporting Lisbon also reached the next round after Pedro Goncalves scored twice in a 4-0 win at Midtjylland to secure a 5-1 aggregate victory.

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