Torres leads Atletico into Europa League quarter-finals

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Torres leads Atletico into Europa League quarter-finals

LONDON — Fernando Torres scored twice as Atletico Madrid marched into the quarter-finals of the Europa League by thrashing Lokomotiv Moscow 5-1 Thursday.

Atletico, winner of the competition in 2010 and 2012, advanced 8-1 on aggregate.

Both Torres’ goals came in the second half. He converted a penalty in the 65th minute before adding his second with a low right-foot shot five minutes later.

Angel Correa, Saul Niguez and substitute Antoine Griezmann were also on target for Atletico in the second leg. Maciej Rybus scored for host Lokomotiv.

The remaining seven games, including Arsenal vs. AC Milan, are scheduled for later Thursday.

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