Manchester United managed to qualify for the round of 16 of the Europa League this evening (Thursday) after a 1:2 win over Barcelona in the battle of the factory giants.
Erik ten Haag's men, who took the decider home to Old Trafford after a thrilling 2-2 draw at Camp Nou last week, completed the job despite trailing until the 47th minute.
Manchester United is celebrating at the expense of Barcelona, tonight,
After 18 minutes in high gear, Robert Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead from the penalty spot.
The referee pointed to the white spot after noticing that Fernandez grabbed Balda by the shirt - the Polish striker said thank you and subdued De Gea, who only managed to touch the ball.
A moderate confrontation between Barca and United players,
2 minutes into the second half, United managed to get back into the game and blew Old Trafford into the sky.
This time Fernandez passed to Fred, who jumped and found the net.
Draw 1:1.
18 minutes to the buzzer, the turnaround in red was completed after Anthony Santos didn't get confused and shot to score the 1:2 of the host.
The apprentices of Eric Ten Haah continue to the next level.
The draw for the round of 16 will be held tomorrow at 14:00.
Lewandowski celebrates equality,
The referee pulls out the yellow for Roberto,
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