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Man United stage comeback to beat Barcelona

Feb 24, 2023

Manchester United produced a stunning second-half comeback, to beat Barcelona 2-1 in the second leg of their Europa League playoff this morning.

The Red Devils advance to the last-16 on a 4-3 aggregate.

Robert Lewandowski had given Barca the lead from the penalty spot in the first half before Fred equalized just after the break.

Antony then secured the victory with a 73^rd minute strike.

For Barca, this is the first time since 1985 that they’ve been eliminated from a European competition without reaching the last-16.

In other selected Europa League playoff results this morning…Angel Di Maria netted a hattrick as Juventus defeated Nantes 3-0 this morning and 4-1 on aggregate.

Union Berlin defeated Ajax 3-1 over both legs…for the German club’s biggest European victory to date.

Shakhtar Donetsk beat Rennes 5-4 on penalties…after they were tied 3-3 on aggregate.

Former winners Sevilla lost 2-0 to PSV Eindhoven…but advance 3-2 on aggregate.

While Jose Mourinho’s Roma beat Salzburg 2-0 to complete a 2-1 aggregate victory.

The draw for the last-16 will be conducted later tonight…with the first legs to be played early next month.

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World Cup winning Spain defender Sergio Ramos has retired from international football at the age of 36, after being informed by the new national team manager that he will not be considered for future selection.

The PSG star is Spain's most capped player of all time with 180 appearances.

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UK sources say Liverpool’s hierarchy have started talks over Jurgen Klopp’s future at the club following the Reds’ recent run of poor results.

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And, legendary English football commentator John Motson, who was also a long-time voice on the popular FIFA video game franchise…has died at the age of 77.