JAKARTA - Manchester United (MU) managed to show dominance by defeating Barcelona in the Europa League play-offs. The victory over the Catalan giant also made several important notes for the Red Devils.
Appearing at Old Trafford Stadium on Friday, February 24 in the morning WIB, MU as the host was left behind first. But at the end of the match, MU won 2-1 over Los Blancos.
The two goals that determine MU's victory cannot be separated from Fres and Anthony's contribution. At the beginning of the second half, Fred was able to bring the Red Devils to equalize, then Anthony became the decisive winner in the 73rd minute.
This victory recorded several important points for Erik ten Ha's troops, as quoted by Opta and Squawka.
MU's success this season cannot be separated from the contribution of the reserve players. At least 19 goals have been scored by substitutes in all competitions this season, including Anthony's goal in this match.
That's the most of the clubs in the five major European leagues. Antony's goal is the latest after being the determinant of MU's win over Barca with a score of 2-1.
MU juga mampu mengakhiri catatan bagian Barca, di mana dalam 37 pertandingan yang dimulai Blaugrana dengan keunggulan babak pertama selalu berbuah kemenangan. Club terakhir yang mengalahkan Barcelona dari posisi unggul pada paruh pertama laga adalah Granada pada April 2021.
The Red Devils have made an unbeaten achievement in their last 18 home games in all competitions this season. Previously, MU lost two defeats in the first four matches at Old Trafford.
In addition, this is MU's first win over Barcelona on the European scene in 15 years! The Red Devils last won in the 2007/2008 season in the semifinals of the Champions League 1-0, as reported by the official UEFA website.
A slick record was also created for Antony. He has recorded goals in four competitions that MU has participated in this season. Overall, Anthony has scored six goals for MU.
The details are three goals in the Premier League, one goal in the Europa League, one goal in the FA Cup, and one goal in the English League Cup.
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