Manchester United have won and are in the round of 16

The Reds won 2-1 against the Blaugranas in the match played this Thursday corresponding to playoff 1 of the 2022-2023 Europa League tournament. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Fred (1 ‘2T) and Antony (27′ 2T). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Robert Lewandowski (17’ 1T, from the penalty spot).

The figure of the meeting was Antoine. The Manchester United striker scored 1 goal and 3 times on target against Barcelona.

He was also key at Old Trafford, Fred. The Manchester United midfielder stood out against Barcelona by scoring 1 goal and framing 3 times.

It was a game with many fouls and many interruptions. The warnings were numerous: Bruno Fernandes, Franck Kessié, Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Garnacho, Sergio Busquets and Casemiro.

Man United manager Erik ten Hag staged a 4-5-1 formation on the pitch with David De Gea in goal; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw on the defensive line; Casemiro, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Wout Weghorst and Jadon Sancho in the middle; and Marcus Rashford in attack.

For their part, those led by Xavier Hernández Creus crashed with a 4-3-3 strategy with Marc-André Ter Stegen under the three sticks; Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Andreas Christensen and Alejandro Balde in defence; Frenkie de Jong, Sergio Busquets and Franck Kessié in midfield; and Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto up front.

The designated referee for the match was Clément Turpin.

In the 2022-23 Europa League second leg, the Reds reached the round of 16 and ended the Blaugrana’s dream.

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