Robert Lewandowski and the company dropped out of the Europa League.
FC Barcelona lost 2-1 to Manchester United in the second leg of the 1/16 finals of the Europa League and said goodbye to European cups. Robert Lewandowski scored the only goal for the Catalan club from the penalty spot. In turn, the goals that were important for the “Red Devils” were scored by the Brazilians Fred and Antony. The first meeting between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
The hosts started the game better and after three minutes they should take the lead. Bruno Fernandes found himself in a one-on-one situation with Marc-Andre ter Stegen, but lost a direct duel with the Barcelona goalkeeper.
A quarter of an hour later, the Portuguese could blame himself again. He fouled an opponent in his own penalty area. Alejandro Balde fell to the pitch and referee Clement Turpin pointed to the lime. Robert Lewandowski approached the football on the eleventh meter and a moment later he was happy to score a goal. However, David de Gea almost saved his shot.
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Just before the break, the Catalans could enjoy another goal. The goalkeeper of the Red Devils made a fatal mistake. Sergi Roberto took over the ball in the penalty area, but at the last moment Lisandro Martinez made an effective intervention.
Just after the break, the fans gathered at “Old Trafford” could breathe a sigh of relief. Jadon Sancho passed the ball to Fernandes, who put the ball to Fred, who with a precise shot from the penalty area did not give Ter Stegen a chance.
FC Barcelona was able to respond after an hour of play. In the “sixteen” Jules Kounde headed, but de Gea showed off an excellent save.
Missed opportunities take revenge – this hackneyed slogan has once again been reflected on the pitch. Alejandro Garnacho faced a great chance, but his attempt was still blocked by the Catalans. Another substitute, Antony, got to the ball and sent the ball into the net. Thanks to this goal, it was the islanders who could enjoy the promotion to the 1/8 finals of the Europa League. In the first match of both teams at the Camp Nou there was a 2:2 draw.
In turn, for Lewandowski and the company, this is the end of dreams about the title in European cups. “Blaugranie” is still fighting for the triumph in the Spanish league and the Copa del Rey.
Manchester United – FC Barcelona 2:1 (0:1)
Goals: Fred 47, Antony 73 – Robert Lewandowski 18
PN, Polsat Sport
