Erik ten Hag and Sir Alex Ferguson's reaction to Antony's winner in Man Utd 2-1 Barcelona | OneFootball

Manchester United enjoyed one of the best European nights in their recent history as they came from behind to beat Barcelona on Thursday evening.

The Red Devils were struggling in their Europa League last 16 clash against the Catalan giants.

But United dug deep to come from 3-2 down and emerge 4-3 victors.

Goals from Fred and Antony saw United book their place in the last 16 of the competition and dump Barcelona out.

Erik ten Hag and Sir Alex Ferguson's reaction to Antony's winner

Old Trafford erupted when Antony scored what turned out to be the winner in the 73rd minute.

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Fred's shot was blocked and fell to Antony, who curled the ball home from just inside the box.

Erik Ten Hag is usually reserved on the touchline but he could not contain his joy when the ball hit the back of the net.

Sir Alex Ferguson was watching on from the stands and he too was ecstatic after seeing his former side take the lead.

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Erik ten Hag: Barcelona win was my biggest win at Man Utd

Ten Hag conceded after the match that the victory against Barcelona was his biggest since he joined United.

He said, per the Guardian: "When you can beat Barcelona, one of the best teams at this moment in Europe then your belief can be really strong then you are able to beat anyone.

"When you [as Barça] are eight points ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga and you beat Real Madrid in the Super Cup 1-3 and we have seen Real Madrid playing against Liverpool this week [winning 5-2] and you beat a really good opponent, we have the potential to beat all good teams."

He added: "We’ve had some good wins, Liverpool and Arsenal at home, really good wins but I think this over two legs, one tie, Barcelona: it’s a big win.

"We have great personalities, starting with David [De Gea], Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martínez, Casemiro, Bruno [Fernandes], winning types. Everyone has such a strong belief in this team and fight.”