Liverpool supporters watching Manchester United and Barcelona exchange blows in their Europa League knockout clash on Thursday evening may have been delighted with the scoreline.
After a first half that saw Xavi Hernandez's side take the lead when Marcos Alonso rose highest to connect with Raphinha's corner., United struck back in emphatic circumstances as Marcus Rashford continued his inspired post-World Cup with an excellent near-post finish, before a low-driven cross caused Jules Kounde to turn into his own goal just seven minutes later.
It meant heading into the final 15 minutes of the encounter at the Nou Camp, Erik Ten Hag looked set to etch his name into Manchester United folklore and become the first Red Devils boss to defeat the Spanish giants on their own turf. However, that was until Raphinha's goal-bound cross soared past Robert Lewandowski and somehow found its way into the back of David de Gea's goal - setting up the prospect of a mouthwatering return leg at Old Trafford next week.
