Match Reaction: Jose Mourinho gives his verdict on Anderlecht win.

It was another dramatic incident-packed victory under the Old Trafford floodlights. With pressure to qualify for the Europa League semifinals, it was billed as a huge clash and boy it didn't disappoint.

With our teenage sensation striking deep into extra time to spare us the blushes of a penalty shootout, it was all smiles at fulltime as the Belgians were sent packing out of Europe.

After the match, the boss stated he was 'tired but holding on' to the dream of reaching the semifinals and that we did with a 3-2 aggregate score.

"It was a difficult game, a difficult opponent, I am tired, I imagine the players are more tired than me but we are in the draw tomorrow and we still have the dream to win the competition." he said after the match.

Quized about what he'd say about the entire match, the boss had a perfect summary.

“I think we had like 17 shots and 10 on target, something like that but the game was difficult. When you look at these numbers, maybe somebody who didn’t watch the match thinks it was total dominance but it was not like that.

"They started much better than us and despite our chances, they had good control of the game for about one hour. I think when we put one more player in midfield we started controlling the game and then you are always at risk because at 1-1 you are at risk.

"But from that moment we were in control and it was just a question of scoring and not conceding. It was hard though."

We are still fighting on two fronts.

“We keep trying. While mathematically it is possible in the Premier League we have to fight for it. If one day it is not mathematically possible we have to put everything in the Europa League because the Europa League is an important title and on top of that the bonus of playing in the Champions League.

"We had today an example of how difficult it is and we now have a Spanish team, a French team and Ajax [with us in the semi-finals draw] so we are not expecting anything easy.”

The boss was also asked about Man of the Match Marcus Rashford determination and strength to cope in a gruelling 120-minute encounter.

“Ok, you speak about his qualities, his quality is fantastic, but he was not scoring a goal since September and because of his mentality, because of what he gives us, even if he isn’t scoring goals I kept relying on him.

"Some other players don’t realise what makes me trust a player and Marcus I trust. It doesn’t matter, score or doesn’t score, he is fantastic in his effort and attitude."

Asked about Zlatan Ibrahimovic's and Marcos Rojo's injury, the boss was uncertain but feared for the worst.

"I want to wait but my feeling is not good, for both. I want to try to be optimistic but I’m not. I don’t think they are easy injuries but I prefer to wait until all the tests are done tomorrow. After tomorrow then I can speak what I feel because I am a manager, not a doctor."

We will have an update on their injuries later today.

In case of them being out for an extended time especially Marcos Rojo, Jose challenged injured duo Phil Jones and Chris Smalling to be 'brave' and help out in this crisis considering we have Bailly only our fit recognized center-back.

“We have [Eric] Bailly and [Daley] Blind who have experience and it’s time for Jones and Smalling to be brave - to [take a] risk - because for the team you have to do everything. You can’t do miracles but you have to try to do everything to accelerate the process.

The duo might be amused by the boss questioning their commitment but sure we need bodies back fit!