Manchester United, the first English soccer team, continued its career in the European League Championship, after it advanced to the round of 16 in the continental competition, after its “2-1” victory over its Spanish guest Barcelona, Thursday, in the second leg of the first knockout round in the tournament.
The first-leg match, which was held at the “Spotify Camp Nou” stadium in Spain last Thursday, ended in a “2-2” draw, so that Manchester United won the nomination paper for the next round in the continental competition, after winning “4-3” in the aggregate of the home and return matches. .
Barcelona advanced with the goal of carrying the signature of its veteran Polish star Robert Lewandowski at the 18th minute from a penalty kick, before Manchester United rose up in the second half, which saw two goals scored by Brazilian duo Fred and Anthony at the 47th and 73rd minutes, respectively.
This became the first victory for Manchester United over Barcelona in the continental competition in 15 years, as the last victory of the English team over its Spanish counterpart dates back to April 2008, when it won 1-0 at Old Trafford, in the second leg of the semi-finals of the Champions League. , which was crowned by the red team at the time.
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