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Man Utd defender Lisandro happy for Fernandes, Antony after Euro win

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is delighted for teammates Bruno Fernandes and Antony this week.

The Red Devils got back to winning ways in the Europa League on Thursday night.

United beat Real Betis 4-1 in their round of 16 first leg at Old Trafford, with Fernandes and Antony both getting goals.

"It was a great result for us, but we have to keep going," Martinez said to MUTV.

"It doesn't say anything this result. It's the first leg and when we go to Betis, we have to be ready and focused, especially in their home, they play well and have the support of their people.

"We are happy for this game. I think the energy of the team [lacked], they started to play, and in the second half we changed the passion, the energy and we showed our mentality and we created more chances, then we score.

"He's a really good player [Antony], with a lot of quality, his skills are amazing and I'm happy for him because it's important for his confidence. I'm really happy with the job of the team.

"I'm happy for him [Fernandes] as well, as like you say, there was a lot of criticism to our team but it's like this when you play for a big, big team, it can happen, so you have to be ready and be happy with where we are."

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