Moment Sir Alex Ferguson passionately celebrates Antony’s winning goal against Barcelona
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Like old times! Sir Alex Ferguson passionately celebrates Antony’s winning goal against Barcelona with a raised fist… days after meeting Erik ten Hag for dinner in Cheshire ahead of a crucial week for Man United
This is the moment when former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson passionately celebrated Antony’s winning goal against Barcelona from the stands at Old Trafford.
After a flat first half at Old Trafford, an inspired Man United came from a goal behind to eliminate the European giants from the Europa League thanks to goals from Brazilian duo Fred and Antony.
Fred had canceled out Robert Lewandowski’s penalty on 18 minutes as the second half had barely begun, while halftime substitute Antony scored the winner with a sublime first half with less than 20 minutes remaining.
Bruno Fernandes got past Raphinha to keep the movement alive, and after efforts from Alejandro Garnacho and Fred were blocked, the ball fell to Antony, who buried it past Marc-Andre Ter Stegen with a cult shot.
Poignant footage captured the moment Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated the goal by applauding United’s high-flying team and punching the air in delight, something United fans will be more than familiar with.
Halftime substitute Antony sent Manchester United into the Europa League round of 16 with a sublime finish
It comes after former and current bosses Ferguson and Ten Hag met for dinner in Cheshire earlier in the week ahead of a big week for the club.
The couple were seen deep in conversation over dinner at Cibo Italian restaurant in Wilmslow on Tuesday night.
United have done the first job by knocking out the reserve for their place in the round of 16 of the Europa League. However, Ten Hag has a matter of days to prepare his team for the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday.
Speaking about what it means to have Fergie around, Ten Hag said ahead of the Europa League tie: ‘She’s huge. I always enjoy talking to people who have a lot of knowledge, a lot of experience,’ he said.
He wants to share it, he wants to help and support.
Manchester United is his club and he feels very committed. We are doing well. It was a great night and I look forward to the next night with him.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag met Sir Alex Ferguson in Cheshire on Tuesday night.
