UEFA Europa League: Manchester United eliminate Barcelona

Manchester United have defeated Barcelona in the second leg to progress further in the competition.

Manchester United have reached the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League (2022/23 season) after they defeated league leaders FC Barcelona in the second leg tie. The game was played on Thursday night, 23rd February at Old Trafford (Manchester United’s home ground).

It was as interesting as the first leg. It was Barcelona again who took the lead first but United managed to equalise and score the winner in the game. Ahead of the game, the scoreline was tied at 2-2. Barcelona made it 3-2 from the penalty spot in the 18th minute. It was striker Lewandowski who converted from the spot.

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Manchester United were trailing at half time but they came out to be better team in the second half as they scored two back to back goals to win this game. Fred scored from his right foot from Bruno Fernandes’ assist just after the second half started.

Antony who came on in the half time scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute to make United qualify for the next round of the UEFA Europa League.