Manchester United Qualify for Last 16 After Comeback Victory Over Barcelona
Second-Half Strikes Secure 4-3 Aggregate Triumph
Manchester United 2-1 Barcelona (4-3 agg)
Manchester United have booked their place in the last 16 of the Europa League after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
The Red Devils overturned a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Spain, with goals from Fred and substitute Antony sealing a 4-3 aggregate triumph.
Barcelona took the lead in the 18th minute when Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty after Bruno Fernandes was adjudged to have fouled Alejandro Balde.
Manchester United dominated the second half, and Fred drew them level in the 47th minute with a powerful strike from outside the area.
Antony came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 73rd minute, finishing off a brilliant team move to send Old Trafford into raptures.
Manchester United will now face another Spanish side, Real Betis, in the next round of the competition.
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