Marcus Rashford’s first-half strike and Bruno Fernandes’ penalty in the closing stages ensured Manchester United would have the upper hand at the halfway point in the last-eight tie.
Here are all the key talking points from Thursday’s first leg in Spain…
ADVANTAGE UNITED
The Reds will go into next week’s return leg in M16 with both the lead and two important away goals. Rashford’s opening effort and Fernandes’ late spot-kick also ensured United won in Spain for the first time since Marcus netted against Celta Vigo in the semi-final of this competition back in May 2017.