With a sweeping first-time shot, Antony fired Manchester United to a rousing 2-1 win over Barcelona, reports AP.
The comeback victory at Old Trafford sent United into the Europa League round of 16 and kept manager Erik ten Hag’s four-pronged trophy hunt on track.
With United trailing 1-0 at halftime and heading out of the tournament, Antony came off the bench to turn the match around.
His 73rd-minute strike completed a come-from-behind win and provided further evidence that Ten Hag’s team is a rising force in Europe.
Barcelona is leading the way in Spain, eight points ahead of Champions League holder Real Madrid and seemingly on course for the domestic title.
Yet, over two games against United, the Spanish giant was shaken by the pace and pressing of Ten Hag’s players.
Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty had put the visitors in front on aggregate after the thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Nou Camp last week. But Fred’s strike in the 47th evened the match before Antony’s winner.
Source: Bahrain News Agency