Marcos Rojo surrendered his Manchester United allegiances for the evening as he watched local boyhood club Estudiantes in action against Gimnasia in the fierce Platense derby on Sunday . Sporting a Barcelona vest , the Argentine certainly did n't lack any passion whilst cheering on the side known as 'The Rat Stabbers ' , a club he joined at the age of ten . Much to the clear delight of the Argentina international , Estudiantes went on to win the Primera Division clash 3-1 after Ezequiel Cerutti scored from the spot in the 89th minute . Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo screams down the camera lens when Estudiantes score their third . The Argentina international , wearing a Barcelona vest , punches the air in celebration after the derby win . The United centre back has begun to find form for Louis van Gaal 's side since his £16million move from Sporting Lisbon in the summer . Rojo has formed a tight bond with fellow defensive partner Phil Jones , who last week expressed his joy at how quickly the 24-year-old had settled in . Jones told manutd.com : 'Since Marcos has come he 's played the right way and in the way we 've wanted to play . It 's difficult to come over to a different country and a different league and go straight into the team and hit your form , but he 's done well . ' The Red Devils will be looking to expand on Saturday 's win against Sunderland with a victory at Newcastle on Wednesday . Rojo ( right ) celebrates United 's opening goal against Sunderland with team-mate Wayne Rooney ( centre )
Marcos Rojo was seen watching Estudiantes ' fans clash with Gimnasia . The Man ##ish defender screamed for his boyhood side 's third goal . they went on to win the fierce Argentinian Primera league derby .