MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United got the better of Barcelona to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League as Antony's winner secured a 2-1 win on the night and 4-3 aggregate victory on Thursday (Friday in Manila). The fact that two of the continent's giants were clashing at this stage of Europe's second tier competition was evidence that both have fallen on harder times in recent years. David De Gea got a hand to Lewandowski's penalty, but the ball rebounded in off the post on 18 minutes. Antony has flattered to deceive since being reunited with Ten Hag after an £86 million move from Ajax. However, the Brazilian delivered a moment of quality befitting of that price tag for the winner 17 minutes from time.
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