Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez enthusiastically celebrated from the stands and sent congratulatory messages to his teammates after their impressive victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Martinez was unable to participate in last night’s match as the Argentine defender was still not in peak physical condition following an ιnjury. Known for his fiery and passionate spirit both on and off the field, Martinez couldn’t hide his emotions as he wildly celebrated alongside the fans. The former Ajax star shared a message on his personal Instagram: “This is my pride.”

Furthermore, he also brought excitement to the “Red Devils” fans by writing, “Team and supporters, all together aiming for the semi-finals at Wembley.” This could be a positive sign indicating that the defender is ready to return to action after his ιnjury setback earlier in the month. According to The Athletic, Martinez is set to make his comeback for Manchester United when they visit Brentford on March 30. Prior to that, he was called up by Argentina’s national team coach, Lionel Scaloni, for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, although he may not have had the chance to play.

Returning to the match last night, Manchester United showed their resilience against a dominant Liverpool side. The Manchester-based team started the game brightly and took an early lead through McTominay. However, defensive lapses cost them two goals in the closing minutes of the first half.

The visiting team, Liverpool, then slowed down the pace of the game with controlled passing. However, “The Kop” couldn’t maintain their lead as a shining moment from Antony, the forward for Manchester United, brought the score to 2-2 and pushed the match into extra time.

Here, Erik ten Hag’s team demonstrated they were Liverpool’s nemesis this season. Despite initially taking the lead through Harvey Elliot’s goal, Liverpool once again lost their advantage when Marcus Rashford equalized following a mistake by Darwin Nunez. And a disappointing day for “The Kop” ended with a late goal in the second half of extra time, this time scored by Amad Diallo for Manchester United. The match’s final score was 4-3 in favor of the home team, Manchester United, securing their place in the semi-finals.

The “Red Devils” will face Coventry in the FA Cup semi-finals, with the match scheduled to take place on April 20 at Wembley Stadium.