Can’t hear the haters
Philippe Coutinho confirmed Manchester United’s exit from the Champions League on Tuesday night with a trademark long-range goal to make it 3-0 to Barcelona, 4-0 on aggregate.
Barcelona had taken the lead in the first half through Lionel Messi, who scored two goals in the space of five minutes before even a quarter of the game had passed.
Phil Jones got tied in knots, Ashley Young showed why he should probably be playing in the Championship, and Barcelona showed why they are favourites to lift the trophy in June.
Coutinho, though, he had to show why Barça paid the big bucks for him, having been subjected to a lot of whistles throughout his time at Barcelona which has been… up and down.
His goal tonight reminded the Barcelona fans of his talent, though they wish he’d show it more often.
And his celebration, sticking his fingers in his ears, was a not so subtle message to his haters.
Here’s the goal.
🔥🔥🔥
Philippe Coutinho LOVES a goal from outside the box!
Pure class, what a strike 👏 pic.twitter.com/dHVPnkVcXd
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 16, 2019
And here’s the celebration.
https://twitter.com/Ioritzetxebest/status/1118249188389789697
When he was taken off as a substitute, Coutinho was given a standing ovation – a nice change from the usual grumbles.
Dean Saunders still prefers Aubameyang's goal
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) April 16, 2019
