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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag lauds Fred's stunning display against Barcelona having tracked 'Frenkie de Jong like a mosquito' while also praising supersub team-mate Antony following his winning goal

Erik ten Hag hailed his brilliant Brazilians as Manchester United beat Barcelona in a perfect preparation for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle.

Fred and substitute Antony scored second-half goals as United fought back to win 2-1 and maintain their trophy hunt in four different competitions after playing seven games in 23 days in February.

‘It was a magnificent night against a team who are the leaders of La Liga,’ said ten Hag. ‘I want to take this result with us in building belief.

‘I know what Antony can do.