Brazilian Casemiro played a decisive role in qualifying his team, Manchester United, for the final price of the European Football League, and eliminating Barcelona, by beating it 4-3 on aggregate, first and second legs.
It was clear that the former Real Madrid player, who celebrated - yesterday, Thursday - his 31st birthday, was playing with additional strength and spirit that helped the "Maneo" win over the arch-rivals of the "royal".
And while the score was 3-2 in favor of Barcelona, Man United goalkeeper David De Gea made a mistake by passing the ball to reach Sergi Roberto, who advanced directly to the goal before the ground opened and Casemiro, who was in the middle of the field, appeared and prevented the Spaniard from scoring.
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- Max MUFC (@maxmufc7) February 23, 2023
Not only did the Brazilian international do this, but he also made another save on Frank Casey's shot, who was close to scoring the goal, even though the Brazilian was on the field.
This shot was considered a defensive piece that played a decisive role in El Maneo qualifying and winning the “Old Trafford” battle. Had it not been for Casemiro’s “interception”, the score would have become 4-2, and the confrontation became very difficult for the sons of Eric ten Hag.