Sabin strikes late as Athletic edge out Marseille
Thursday, February 25, 2016
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Athletic 1-1 Marseille (agg: 2-1)
The tie was heading to extra time after Michy Batshuayi's goal but Sabin Merino struck nine minutes from time to take the hosts through.
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- Sabin Merino nets first goal in the competition proper to send Athletic through
- The tie was nine minutes from extra time after Michy Batshuayi's 19th of the season
- UEFA Europa League top scorer Aritz Aduriz's stunning strike gave Athletic a 1-0 first-leg win
- Apply for tickets for the UEFA Europa League final at Basel's St. Jakob-Park
- The round of 16 draw takes place on Friday, streamed live from 13.00CET
