Former Everton defender Joseph Yobo has lauded Barcelona’s performance in their 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Wednesday’s Champions League first leg quarter-final game.
Luke Shaw’s own goal 12 minutes into the encounter proved decisive to hand Ernesto Valverde’s men an advantage going into the second leg.
We trail at the break but there's been plenty of positive signs for #MUFC! #UCL pic.twitter.com/aY4tVjpbGa
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Although the 38-year-old who made seven appearances in the top European competition admitted the not-too-impressive performance from the Spanish giants, he has hailed the ‘professionalism’ and ‘mental’ strength of the side.