We had to be patient in an at times end-to-end contest at The City Ground, but were able to secure a place in the last eight thanks to a Casemiro header in the dying minutes of the frantic cup tie.
Taking up a more familiar centre-back role, having deputised at left-back in United’s previous three games, Lindelof was overjoyed to advance in the competition, particularly in such dramatic fashion.
“It’s an amazing feeling,” our no.2 told MUTV. “We felt in the second half we got a little bit more control over the game and it felt like the goal was getting a lit bit closer.