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. United could end a six-year wait for silverware when they face Newcastle in the League Cup final on Sunday. David De Gea got a hand to Lewandowski’s penalty, but the ball rebounded in off the post on 18 minutes. Fernandes, restored to his preferred central midfield role, picked out Fred, who fired low past Ter Stegen. However, the Brazilian delivered a moment of quality befitting of that price tag for the winner 17 minutes from time.
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