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Watch Fred Score Against Barcelona With His Weaker Foot/Shin

Manchester United midfielder Fred scored his fifth goal of the season to draw his side level against Barcelona in Thursday's Europa League glamor tie.

Robert Summerscales

Watch Fred Score Against Barcelona With His Weaker Foot/Shin
Watch Fred Score Against Barcelona With His Weaker Foot/Shin /

Manchester United midfielder Fred scored his fifth goal of the season during Thursday's UEFA Europa League win over Barcelona.

After a 2-2 draw in Spain in last week's first leg, Barca took an early lead at Old Trafford when Robert Lewandowski converted an 18th-minute penalty.

But United hit back early in the second half when Bruno Fernandes teed up Fred.

The left-footed Brazilian's first touch was superb but his shot was less clean as it was struck using his right shin.

Nevertheless, the ball flew sweetly past Barca keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Fred pictured (left) shooting to score for Manchester United against Barcelona at Old Trafford in February 2023
Fred pictured (left) shooting to score for Manchester United against Barcelona :: IMAGO/Sportimage/Andrew Yates

Antony, another Brazilian, then completed the turnaround by producing a brilliant first-time finish in the 73rd minute.

United won 4-3 on aggregate to book their place in Friday's draw for the Europa League last 16.

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Robert Summerscales
ROBERT SUMMERSCALES

Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.