LONDON, Feb. 24 (BNA): With a sweeping first-time strike, Anthony led Manchester United to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Barcelona, reports the Associated Press.
The victory at Old Trafford propelled United into the last 16 of the Europa League and kept manager Erik ten Hag’s four-pronged trophy chase on track.
With United trailing 1-0 at half-time and out of the Championship, Anthony came off the bench to turn the game around.
He completed his 73rd-minute volley for a come-from-behind win and provided further proof that Ten Hag’s side is a rising force in Europe.
Barcelona lead the way in Spain by eight points from Champions League holders Real Madrid and appear to be on their way to winning the domestic title.
However, over the course of two matches against United, the Spanish giants were rocked by the pace and pressure of the Ten Hag players.
Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty put the visitors ahead on aggregate after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Nou Camp last week. But a unique strike in the 47th minute leveled the match before Anthony won.
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