Rio Ferdinand hailed substitute Antony as the hero as Manchester United advanced to the last 16 of the Europa League by defeating Barcelona in the play-off round.
In the second leg at Old Trafford, the Red Devils overcame a goal by Robert Lewandowski of the Catalan giants.
Prior to Antony, another Brazilian, coming off the bench as a substitute and scoring in the 73rd minute to advance United, Fred restored parity.
Although the former Ajax winger has recently struggled, he had an immediate impact when he took over for Wout Weghorst at 1-1 by producing a few chances.
Antony Santos was rewarded for his efforts in the 73rd minute when a Fred shot that was blocked fell onto his left foot, and he drilled a shot beyond Marc-Andre ter Stegen's reach with precision.
Ferdinand, a legend at United, was quick to compliment him on his work, and he thinks this season under Erik ten Hag something special is taking place at his old team.
In a joyful celebration, Ferdinand exclaimed in a video that he posted to his Instagram: 'Antony, Antony! That's what you want to see. People coming off the bench and making an impact.'
'Not sulking, adding to the cause, getting us through to the next round. Here we go!
'Man United are through to the next round after beating Barcelona who are top of La Liga.
'Let's go! I'm not getting carried away. I can feel something. Into the next round, calm, cool and collected. Let's go man.'
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