Barça’s next rival in the Europa League advances to the round of 16 after beating Reading at Old Trafford (3-1).
A Casemiro double ended up unbalancing the cup duel at Old Trafford and breaking down the resistance of the Readinga team from Championship -second division- that resisted for an hour until it was radically diluted as soon as the Brazilian’s talent made the difference to take Manchester United to the round of 16 of the FA Cup (3-1).
For the second time in his career, the first with United, the former Real Madrid player signed two goals in the same game. He has already spent four years in Manchester, where he has not needed time to adapt. His goals, along with the one signed by his compatriot Fredreflected the superiority of the cadre of Erik Tenhag, who arranged a recognizable eleven for the appointment. No noticeable changes. Just some variation in the rear.
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Work accumulates for Manchester United with the qualification for the round of 16. in full race for the leadership of the Premier that Arsenal holds, one step away from the final in the League Cup, with the Europa League round of 32 pending against Barcelona and now a candidate for the English Cup.
Was a freehold of an ambitious group that recovers the self esteem that loosened with the last two Premier matches. They tied against Crystal Palace and fell against the leader. Two setbacks that cut the streak of ten victories in a row.
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Now he has two. The one obtained against Reading was convincing, which was already seen coming in the first half, especially in actions from set pieces executed by the Dane Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford, who had a goal disallowed on the brink of half-time for the Dutchman’s offside Wout Weghorst. there was no news of David De Gea until added time, when he had to step out to avoid a goal by Junior Hoilett who took advantage of a defensive oversight.
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It was in the second part when everything changed. Casemiro appeared. He marked an uncheck to his compatriot Anthony who sent him the ball. He faced Joe Lumley and with a light touch, he edged past the goalie. Splendid definition.
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Four minutes later he made the second. House brand. Of far shot to finish off an attack initiated by Bruno Fernandes and continued by Fred. It was these last two that rounded off the victory shortly after. In a pass from the right of the Portuguese that Fred finished off, heeled, towards the net.