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Barcelona Knocked out of Europa League After 2-1 Loss to Manchester United


Fri 24 Feb 2023 | 01:55 AM
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Barcelona exited the UEFA Europa League after a 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on Thursday night.

After the first leg had ended 2-2 at Camp Nou seven days earlier, Barcelona took the lead at Old Trafford.

Robert Lewandowski converted an 18th-minute penalty kick after Bruno Fernandes had fouled Alejandro Balde.

But United hit back to win 4-3 on aggregate after goals from two Brazilians.

Fred drew United level just after half-time when he shot past Barca keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen using his right shin.

The winning goal was scored by Antony. It arrived in the 73rd minute and was hit much more cleanly than Fred's effort.