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Manchester United defeated Barcelona in the second leg of the play-off round of the Europa League and advanced to the 1/8 finals of the tournament
Manchester United beat Barcelona in the second leg of the Europa League play-off round.
The meeting was held at the stadium “Old Trafford” and ended with the score 2:1. Fred (47th minute) and Anthony (73) scored among the winners. The Catalans have an accurate shot on account of Robert Lewandowski, who converted a penalty in the 18th minute.
The first meeting ended with the score 2:2. Thus, Manchester United reached the 1/8 finals of the Europa League on aggregate.
The draw for the 1/8 finals will take place on February 24 in Nyon (Switzerland).
Live broadcasts of the Europa League matches can be watched on the channels of the Match holding, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Europa League. Main Tournament. 1/16 finals
Manchester United (Manchester) – Barcelona (Barcelona) – 2: 1 (0:1)
Goals: Fred, 47 (VIDEO). Anthony, 73 (VIDEO). – Lewandowski, 18 (from the penalty spot) (VIDEO).
First match – 2:2
Source: Sportbox
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