Manchester United beat Barcelona 2-1 to advance to Europa League last 16

Published February 23rd, 2023 - 10:05 GMT
Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Antony (R) celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the UEFA Europa league knockout round play-off second leg football match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 23, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Antony (R) celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the UEFA Europa league knockout round play-off second leg football match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 23, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Barcelona are out of the UEFA Europa League having fallen to Manchester United 1-2 in their knockout round tie at Old Trafford on Thursday night.

Second half goals from Fred and Antony cancelled out Robert Lewandowski's penalty opener.

The first leg of their tie ended with a 2-2 draw last week at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Manchester United clinched qualification to the next round with an aggregate score of 4-3.

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