Messi magic secures Manchester United’s Champions League departure
Two goals from Leo Messi and one from Coutinho were enough to see off the Red Devils’ resistance, who wave goodbye to the Champions League in the quarter finals.
16 Apr 2019
Two goals from Leo Messi and one from Coutinho were enough to see off the Red Devils’ resistance, who wave goodbye to the Champions League in the quarter finals.
The action forced by Juan ended with Pogba’s goal from the penalty spot. The second goal of ManU against West Ham also came from a penalty. The final 2-1 gives a respite to the Red Devils before their trip to Barcelona.
The defeat at Old Trafford 0-1 against FC Barcelona complicates the qualification for the semi-finals of the Champions League. The second leg will be played next Tuesday. Before that, United hosts West Ham in the domestic competition.
Solskjaer’s men lost at the Molineux Stadium (2-1), although they went ahead with a goal from McTominay. ManU will not play again until the 10 April, when it will host FC Barcelona at Old Trafford.
Goals from Rashford and Martial left the three points at Old Trafford against a good Watford (2-1). Mata was one of ManU’s starring players, a team that keeps on fighting for champion’s positions.
Juan, fully recovered from the injury suffered against Liverpool, made his comeback for the Red Devils and played the final minutes of the FA Cup match that ManU lost to Wolverhampton (2-1).