European League. Azulgranas They lost 2-1 to Manchester United and were eliminated from the competition. Lewandowski opened the gate, but Fred and Antony turned it over.
the early years of Barcelona They only remain in the memory of the fan who sees the Barça team eliminated 10 times from European competitions since 2016.
Disappointed with the result but also with the form, today it’s impossible for the ardent fan not to be amazed at what has happened to the Barca team since Lionel Messi’s departure. The arrival of Xavi Hernández in technical command was exciting; however, it didn’t pretend to be just that.
Without champions who European League It was the goal, but Manchester United were responsible for making it happen. In a lively comeback at Old Trafford, after the reaction led by Lisandro Martínez, Fred, Casemiro and Antony, the ‘Red Devils’ eliminated the Spanish team from the competition.
Ten Hag’s team defeated Barcelona 2-1 to reach the round of 16 of the competition with a 4-3 aggregate score.
Disappointment
In the 16th minute, Fernandes and Balde fought for the ball in the penalty area and the referee awarded a controversial penalty. Lewandowski He did not forgive and sent her to save to turn on the illusion culé. United was slow to respond to the plugin. Barely a minute into the second half, Fred found the ball outside the box and scored the tie with great definition to make Old Trafford shake.
The pressure from the local team didn’t let up, they looked for victory and found it. At 73′ Antony used a rebound and defeated ter Stegen with a great shot to turn the game around.
Special mention for those who weren’t on the scoreboard but were a key figure in the win: casemiro. The Brazilian celebrated his birthday with one of his favorite things to do: beating Barcelona. Another great European game for the Brazilian midfielder.
Barcelona did everything they could to find an equalizer to force extra time but didn’t know how to create real danger. Thus, Manchester United took the win. This is another major European failure for Barcelona, another.
In Spain (League, Cup and Super Cup) Barza even feels comfortable to lead the table, but the fact is that Spanish football has never been so far removed from what happens later at European level. For many Spanish media, this is the best proof that La Liga is underrated.
“The ghosts are back. Europe is not for this Barcelona,” emphasize some Spanish journalists, disappointed by a club that has invested to regain glory but which, thanks to Xavi, has only brought sadness.
Juventus celebrate thanks to Di María
Angel of Mary He had a dream night in the Juventus shirt as the Argentine was the figure in the 3-0 win over Nantes in the Europa League.
El Noodle scored a hat trick and erased all doubts. With this result, Juventus Turin moves into the round of 16 of the Europa League. You will not meet your rival until the draw is made after all matches are completed.
He gave everything. Di María celebrates after his three goals. Photo: spread
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