United stay in 4 competitions this season after incomes a 2-1 victory of their Europa League playoff second leg to knock out the Spanish aspect 4-3 on combination.

Getting the higher of a crew eight factors clear on the prime of LaLiga and taking part in with an depth hardly ever seen at Old Trafford since Alex Ferguson was United supervisor crammed Ten Hag with confidence.

«You need a strategy to build but also you need results to get that strong belief,» Ten Hag advised reporters.

«This is one other step as a result of when you possibly can beat Barcelona — the most effective groups on this second in Europe — your perception could be actually robust as a result of then I believe you’ll be able to beat anybody.

«It was a magnificent night. I think it is brilliant when you can beat Barcelona, eight points ahead of Real Madrid in LaLiga and we have seen this week Real Madrid playing (against Liverpool). We did a magnificent performance.»

It shouldn’t be the primary time this season United have come from behind in a giant match at residence, having crushed Premier League champions Manchester City 2-1 final month after falling behind.

Ten Hag praised the character of his gamers.

«We have great personalities in this team, starting with David (De Gea), Rapha (Varane), Licha (Martinez), Casemiro, Bruno (Fernandes), such winning types,» he mentioned.

Brazilian ahead Antony scored the winner towards Barcelona after approaching as an alternative at halftime.

«Everyone has such a strong belief in this team and the fight in this team,» Ten Hag mentioned. «You can see it with the subs, they’re approaching and bringing power and high quality and a distinct dynamic in video games.

«I think all the subs, not only in this game but in many games before, did brilliantly.»