Man Utd broke incredible 37-match Barcelona streak as impressive stats from win laid bare
MANCHESTER UNITED’s Europa League victory over Barcelona has been backed up by some impressive stats.
The Red Devils beat the LaLiga side at Old Trafford last night thanks to goals from Fred and Antony cancelling out Robert Lewandowski’s opener.
The result meant that United ran out as 4-3 victors on aggregate.
The comeback from United meant that they broke Barcelona’s 37-match unbeaten steak when they were ahead at half time.
The win for United was their 28th in all competitions this season, no other club in Europe’s major leagues has more.
It is also the club’s 14th win out of 18 games since Cristiano Ronaldo left the club for Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr, they are also unbeaten in 18 games at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo left the club by mutual consent following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
Also, United managed to score four goals across the two legs against the Catalonians.
This is the same as 57 per cent of the goals they have conceded in 22 LaLiga games this season.
One of the goals came from Antony, the 19th scored by a substitute for the club this term.
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Which is also more than any other big five European league side this campaign.
Fellow goalscorer Fred was also impressive as he registered 47 touches across the pitch as he was involved throughout the entire game.
The performance has seen manager Erik ten Hag gain a lot of praise from former United stars for improving the club.
United will now switch their attention back to the Carabao Cup as they face Newcastle in the final on Sunday.