Sports
Man Utd nips Barcelona in clash of football giants

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United got the better of Barcelona to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League as Antony's winner secured a 2-1 win on the night and 4-3 aggregate victory on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

Robert Lewandowski's early penalty had given Barca the perfect start at Old Trafford.

MARQUEE MATCH-UP Barcelona’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski (left) shoots the ball past Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Casemiro during the UEFA Europa league knockout round play-off second leg football match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on Thursday, February 23 (February 24, in Manila). AFP Photo