Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag insisted “it doesn’t matter” who his side face in the last 16 of the Europa League.
But former United striker Robin van Persie cheekily insisted there is one side his fellow Dutchman would be hoping to avoid in Friday’s draw, in which United will be one of the eight unseeded teams.
The Red Devils booked their spot with a 2-1 win over Barcelona at Old Trafford on Thursday night, sealing a 4-3 aggregate victory. The La Liga leaders took a first-half lead through Robert Lewandowski’s penalty, but a second-half turnaround inspired by Ten Hag’s attacking changes at the break, saw goals from Brazilian duo Fred and Anthony earn United victory.
