Aftermath of Barcelona-Loss: Mourinho praises McTominay's performance

Midfielder McTominay in action for Manchester United against Barcelona - Rex/Metro

'Mad dog' Scott McTominay, has received praises from Jose Mourinho for his outstanding performance against Barcelona in their Champions League quarter finals first leg clash at Old Trafford.


English side Manchester United were discomfited by Spanish side Barcelona by a lone goal, however, the likes of Lionel Messi were quiet for most of the game and the Red Devils head into the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie with hope they can progress.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on McTominay after the result and Mourinho echoed the words of his United successor.

Mourinho told Russia Today: "Barcelona was not Barcelona yesterday. I think United had one player that was responsible for that because I think Scott McTominay in midfield he was like what I used to call – but when I use this expression it’s obviously in the total positive sense of the word. He was a mad dog."

"Afraid of nobody. Imposing his respect. Pressing really hard with a huge range of movement. Creating problems in Barcelona building up then really aggressive on the duels."

United head to the Nou Camp next week.

Whoever wins will take on either Liverpool or Porto in the semi-final.