Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has praised the players after a thrilling 2-1 win over Barcelona.
The Red Devils fought back from going a goal down to secure a victory with Fred and Antony scoring the second half goals.
Scholes reaction
Scholes told BT Sport he was impressed with Bruno Fernandes‘ assist for Manchester United’s equaliser early in the second half.
He praised the pass, commenting: “It’s absolutely perfect, he takes three players out of the game there.”
Fred scored the goal, placing the effort into the bottom corner after an excellent first touch from Fernandes’ pass.
United’s winner was scored by Antony, who came off the bench at half-time, and he had a key role in United’s revival.
The Brazilian’s sixth goal of the season will live long in the memory and Scholes was impressed with his contribution.
He said: “They needed someone to run in behind. In the second half that’s exactly what he did. Thats where Antony comes into his own, he creates space.”
He got his reward eventually with his goal and United’s players dug in for a crucial victory, to send the Old Trafford crowd wild at full-time.
The players’ energy at full-time was clear to see, feeding off the crowd. Scholes added: “You can see what it means for the players. We haven’t seen that for such a long time, it is really, really brilliant.
“To see the passion that these guys have for Manchester United is just fantastic, especially the reaction to the crowd.
United now head into the Carabao Cup final this weekend with momentum from the win, energised by this victory.
This was a win which showed character, with United coming back from a goal down. It has been a theme of successful United sides through the years, never knowing when they are beaten, and Ten Hag’s side have it.
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