The results of Manchester United vs Barcelona in the second leg of the 2022-2023 Europa League top 16 playoff were announced on Thursday (23/2/2023). Having won 1-0 in the first half through Robert Lewandowski (18′ (P)), the Blaugrana (nicknamed Barcelona) were helpless in front of the Manchester public.
They had a comeback in the second half, after the Red Devils scored two goals against Barcelona. Manchester United won that game with a score of 2-1! The two Manchester United goals were scored by Fred (47′) and Antony (73′).
With that win, Manchester United won 4-3 on aggregate over Barcelona. The Red Devils also have the right to advance to the last 16 of the 2022-2023 Europa League.
Playing at home, Manchester United immediately took the initiative to steal a quick goal from Barcelona. Manchester United’s first opportunity was created in the second minute.
It was Bruno Fernandes, who got this opportunity. Unfortunately, Bruno Fernandes, who was already one on one with Ter Stegen, failed to convert this opportunity into a goal.
Furthermore, Barcelona tried to suppress Manchester United. Entering the third minute of the match, Barcelona managed to score a goal through the white point after Alejandro Balde was violated in the forbidden box by Bruno Fernandes.
Robert Lewandowski, who became the executioner, managed to score the goal in the 18th minute. His shot failed to be stopped by David De Gea. Barcelona won 1-0 over Manchester United.
The tension of the match was heating up entering the 20th minute. Manchester United, who were left behind, tried to dismantle Barcelona’s defense.
Entering the 35th minute, Manchester United got an opportunity via Fred. Unfortunately, Fred’s shot still bounced over the Barcelona goal.
Manchester United continued to pound until the remaining five minutes of the first round ended. Nevertheless, the Red Devils have not managed to score a goal. As a result, Barcelona won 1-0 until halftime in the first round.
Entering the second half, Manchester United immediately stepped on the gas targeting goals from Barcelona. Sure enough, not even five minutes into the second half, Fred managed to score an equalizer for Manchester United.
Through a neat scheme, Bruno Fernandes sent a pass to Fred, who was approaching the penalty box. The shot that Fred released went along the ground and rolled into Ter Stegen’s goal in the 47th minute, Manchester United vs Barcelona 1-1.
Then, Manchester United got another chance. It was Antony who came on to replace Weghorst, who got the chance. Unfortunately, the ball shot went wide to Ter Stegen’s right side.
From there, Manchester United became more confident in sending attacks against Barcelona. The Blaugrana also seemed troubled by the onslaught from the host.
While entering the 67th minute, Manchester United made two substitutions at once. Garnacho and Dalot were included to be the difference in this fight.
Six minutes later from that substitution, Manchester United were able to score a second goal to restore the position. This time it was Antony who scored in the 73rd minute after a number of shots from Manchester United players failed to penetrate the Barcelona goal.
Since then, Barcelona began to make several changes to dismantle the opponent’s defense. However, the efforts made by the Blaugrana have not reaped a goal. The Manchester United vs Barcelona match ended 2-1.
