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Marcos Alonso scores emotional goal vs Man Utd days after father's tragic death

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Barcelona star Marcos Alonso pointed to the sky in tribute to his late father after scoring an emotionally-charged opening goal against Manchester United on Thursday evening (February 16).

The former Chelsea defender headed past David de Gea early in the second-half of their Europa League knockout round tie and immediately paid tribute to his dad Marcos Alonso Pena.

Alonso was mobbed by his team-mates following the reaction, then ran back to his position while holding back tears - with the game going on to finish 2-2. READ MORE: Four things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd are held by Barcelona in thrilling contest The former Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Spain winger passed away at the age of 63 on February 9 following a health battle.Barcelona said in a statement last week: "FC Barcelona would like to express its deepest condolences for the passing of former Barca player and father of a first-team player Marcos Alonso Pena.

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