Published 13:47 IST, February 24th 2023
Mega brawl ensues in Man Utd vs Barca after Bruno Fernandes aims kick at De Jong; Watch
A heated physical altercation took place between players of both sides during the Manchester United vs Barcelona, UEFA Europa League 2022-23 match on Thursday.
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Manchester United and Barcelona players were involved in a heated physical altercation during UEFA Europa League 2022-23 match at Old Trafford on Thursday. brawl ensued in second half of match after United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka fouled Frenkie de Jong. main reason behind ruckus was that Portuguese superstar Bru Fernandes blasted ball at De Jong, while he was on ground.
As Barca player took hit to his face, his Barca teammates were furious at opposition team and quickly teamed up against it. Players from both sides were seen coming face to face against each or. Fernandes was booked for his actions and was shown yellow card at 60th minute. Here’s a look at video of incident that is currently going viral on social media.
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'Bru Fernandes did t forgive de Jong': Fans react to viral video
Reacting to Bru Ferandes’ blow to De Jong, a fan tweeted, “Horrible gesture of Bru Fernandes hitting Frenkie in stomach with ball when referee h alrey whistled a free kick”. “Bru Fernandes did t forgive de Jong,” said ar fan. Fans also jokingly said that Fernandes looked to get back at De Jong for t accepting offer to join Premier League side.
Earlier in game, Barcelona were off to a flying start in Europa League match as Robert Lewandowski kicked off proceedings by converting a penalty in 18th minute. While United ended first half trailing 1-0, Brazilian star Fred scored first goal of night for Red Devils in 47th minute. 22-year-old Antony n scored winner in 73rd minute, taking team through to a 2-1 win and vancing into Round of 16 sts at second-tier European competition.
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13:48 IST, February 24th 2023