Man Utd come from behind to dump Barca out of Europe on memorable Old Trafford night

Erik ten Hag saw his side fight back and march on in the Europa League.
Man Utd come from behind to dump Barca out of Europe on memorable Old Trafford night

Manchester United's Antony celebrates scoring their side's winner. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Erik ten Hag enjoyed a midweek meal with Sir Alex Ferguson and here was a tactical masterclass straight from the wily old Scot’s playbook as Manchester United won their Europa League knock-out round tie in thrilling fashion.

Trailing to a Robert Lewandowski first-half penalty, United looked lost - as did their cause - until ten Hag threw caution to the wind with second-half substitutions Fergie would have been proud of.

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