Man United fans call Casemiro the 'best CDM in the world' after his sensational double block to prevent goal

Casemiro made a sensational double block to prevent a Barcelona goal, with Manchester United fans hailing his work ethic and calling him the 'best CDM in the world.'

The Brazilian starred as Man United beat Barca 2-1 (4-3 on aggregate) at Old Trafford on Thursday to book their spot in the next round of the Europa League.

Erik ten Hag's side fought back from a goal down to claim a big victory over the La Liga giants as they become one of the favourites to win the competition.

But it could have been very, very different had Barca taken a two-goal lead into the break.

With the score 1-0 to the visitors on the night, David De Gea made an error, which put Barca through on goal.

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 But Casemiro saved an almost certain goal as he made not but TWO phenomenal blocks.

He performed a great tackle to stop Sergi Roberto before blocking Franck Kessie's effort whilst lying on the ground.

Man United fans loved Casemiro's work rate to get back in a position to block Barca's attempts at goal.

One Twitter user wrote: "Can’t stop watching this.. please god give my man Casemiro everything he wishes for!!"

A second tweeted: "Amazing isn't he!!! As soon as DDG misplaced the ball, he knew it was danger. It was a big turning point."

A third added: "Casemiro saw the trajectory of the ball and reacted way before the player intercepted it. You can't teach that."

A fourth commented: "Cometh the hour, cometh the man! Honestly been the biggest transformation."

Another said: "A lot of modern day players would have just stood there and watched that unfold! Absolute commitment."

Of course, Man United produced a brilliant second-half display to win the game 2-1, with Fred and Antony scoring after the break.

Casemiro has been a revelation under Ten Hag since his move from Real Madrid last summer.

And former Man United star Robin van Persie highlighted the importance of the 31-year-old as well as Raphael Varane following the match

"Casemiro, Varane, these guys are winners and can get you through a tough moment in a game," he said.

"They have been showing it. Even though they were behind, I still felt they could come back in the game.

"That is the sign of a top team."