Man United vs Barcelona Highlights: MUN vs BAR Highlights: Europa League Highlights – Manchester United defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Old Trafford to advance to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League thanks to goals from Fred and Antony in the second half. Prior to Manchester United’s spectacular comeback after the break, Robert Lewandowski gave the visitors the lead in the playoff and placed them on track for the knockout round. In the 73rd minute, substitute Antony produced a precise finish to guarantee that his team won 4-3 overall. Follow Man United vs Barcelona Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Man United vs Barcelona Highlights: Fred, Antony come to AID, Manchester United get better of Barcelona by narrow 2-1 win at Old Trafford to advance to next round of UEFA Europa League – Check Highlights
Man United vs Barcelona Highlights: Fred, Antony come to AID, Manchester United get better of Barcelona by narrow 2-1 win at Old Trafford to advance to next round of UEFA Europa League – Check Highlights
On Thursday, Manchester United defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Old Trafford to move 4-3 on the overall score to the round of 16 of the Europa League. Eik ten Hag makes one adjustment from the first leg in Barcelona last week. Lisandro Martinez enters the defence while Tyrell Malacia is moved to the sidelines. He, along with Marcus Rashford, David de Gea, Luke Shaw, Fred, Bruno Fernandez, Wout Weghorst, and Bruno Fernandez, hold their positions following the weekend win against Leicester.
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Barcelona makes four adjustments from the draw on Thursday. Gavi and Pedri are injured, thus Marcos Alonso joins Jordi Alba on the injury list. Sergio Busquets, Andreas Christensen, Alejandro Balde, and Sergi Roberto are added to the starting lineup. In addition, Xavi only named nine subs this evening versus 11 the week prior.
Man United vs Barcelona Highlights: Fred, Antony come to AID, Manchester United get better of Barcelona by narrow 2-1 win at Old Trafford to advance to next round of UEFA Europa League – Check Highlights
Man United went behind in the tie and on the night after a dramatic first leg ended 2-2, as Bruno Fernandes grabbed at Alex Balde in the box for a cheap spot kick, and Robert Lewandowski’s penalty just about beat David de Gea.
However, after the halftime break and the substitution of Antony for Wout Weghorst, United regained their momentum. The excellent Fred scored the equaliser for the hosts in the 47th minute, and fellow Brazilian Antony then steered home to excite the energising Old Trafford crowd.
United got off to a strong start with Casemiro’s pinpoint pass setting up captain Fernandes, who was brilliantly saved by Marc-Andre ter Stegen. When referee Clement Turpin pointed to the spot, a decision Fernandes could not comprehend, Old Trafford united in shock. Lewandowski’s penalty was caught by De Gea, but he was unable to claw it away.
Man United vs Barcelona Highlights: Fred, Antony come to AID, Manchester United get better of Barcelona by narrow 2-1 win at Old Trafford to advance to next round of UEFA Europa League – Check Highlights
For the LaLiga leaders this season, the Polish striker has tallied 25 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions, marking the 12th straight season in which he has scored 25 or more goals at the club level. Throughout the remainder of the first half, United failed to generate any noteworthy chances, and they were appreciative of Casemiro’s two goal-saving challenges to hold the score at 1-0.
Jules Kounde’s header was deflected by De Gea into the air, but United was now firmly in control and took the lead thanks to an exquisite finish by Antony. With 19 goals scored by substitutes in all competitions, United has benefitted greatly from their use this season, which is more than any other big-five European league team will have in 2022–23. The victory ended a five-game losing streak against the Spanish team for the hosts, who overcame several tense late situations.
Man United vs Barcelona Highlights: Fred, Antony come to AID, Manchester United get better of Barcelona by narrow 2-1 win at Old Trafford to advance to next round of UEFA Europa League – Check Highlights
Man United XI –
De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Fred, Fernandes, Weghorst, Sancho, Rashford.
Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Sabitzer, Dalot, Antony, Pellistri, Elanga, McTominay, Garnacho, Mainoo.
Barcelona XI –
Ter Stegen, Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde, De Jong, Busquets, Kessie, Raphinha, Roberto, Lewandowski.
Subs: Pena, Tenas, Fati, Torres, Alonso, Alba, Garcia, Casado, Torre.
Man United vs Barcelona Highlights: Fred, Antony come to AID, Manchester United get better of Barcelona by narrow 2-1 win at Old Trafford to advance to next round of UEFA Europa League – Check Highlights
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