Barcelona took control of its Champions League quarterfinal tie with Manchester United after securing a 1-0 win at Old Trafford In Wednesday's first leg
For Barcelona, a precious victory. For its captain, the mercurial Lionel Messi, a bloodied nose and a black eye courtesy of Chris Smalling's challenge.On a quiet night for Messi, a 12th minute own-goal by Luke Shaw, the defender deflecting the ball into his own net after Luis Suarez had headed toward goal, proved the difference in a scrappy and often underwhelming affair.
Luis Suarez contests an offside decision that was eventually overturned as Barcelona took the lead against Manchester United.Yet, as Suarez sprinted away to celebrate, the assistant referee raised his flag for offside. Suddenly, it was the United supporters who were on their feet, gently lampooning the Barcelona players and directing rival fans to be quiet.What transpired however, was another starring moment for VAR.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Unbowed by tough week, Biden forges forward on potential White House bidSources close to Biden’s tight-knit team say that during a long-planned huddle this week, his political brain trust largely focused on the task at hand — making key strategic calls about the structure and message of his campaign.
Read more »
Man charged in series of bloody slashing attacks that left victims disfiguredA 19-year-old man was charged Friday with slashing nine people in the face with a knife in a series of random attacks around South L.A., Lynwood and South Gate, authorities said.
Read more »
Costa and Morata boost Atletico attack before Barca showdownAtletico Madrid were handed a late boost ahead of their top-of-the-table showdow...
Read more »
Barca edge closer to La Liga title after beating 10-man AtleticoLuis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored twice in two minutes as Barcelona broke the resistance of 10-man Atletico Madrid on Saturday to go 11 points clear of their La Liga title rivals.
Read more »
Barca also insulted referee, says Simeone after Costa red cardAtletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone cursed his side's bad luck with referee...
Read more »
Boeing's new 737 MAX flight control system 'seems foolproof': Norwegian CEOBoeing's new MCAS flight control system for its 737 MAX aircraft appears fo...
Read more »
Tom Petty's widow and daughter in legal fight for control of singer's estateThe probate battle could delay a compilation album of unreleased tracks from the 'Wildflowers' recording sessions.
Read more »