Manchester United Thrashed Barcelona To Reach Europa League Last 16
Manchester United thrashed Barcelona to reach the Europa League last 16 on Thursday night.
The Red Devils now joins other big wigs Juventus and AS Roma who have already qualified.
Antony was the hero after scoring the winner goal in a 2-1 win against Barcelona at old Trafford. At the first leg of their playoff, the match ended 2-2 in Spain, United got the better of Barcelona at Old Trafford to progress after a 4-3 win on aggregate.
Robert Lewandowski had put Barcelona in front from the spot in the 18th minute after Bruno Fernandes brought down defender Balde in the box.
But LaLiga leaders were again undone with the step up to the European stage as Fred levelled early in the second period before Antony then delivered his biggest moment since arriving in Manchester from Ajax.
United are riding the crest of a wave in Erik ten Hag’s first season in charge as the Red Devils remain in the hunt for trophies on four fronts.
United could end a six-year wait for silverware when they face Newcastle in the League Cup final on Sunday.
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