“He’s the best player in the Premier League as we speak, probably by a distance, ” talkSPORT’s Darren Ambrose said on The Boot Room. “On current form he’s unstoppable, he’s unplayable. Whatever superlative you want to use about Marcus Rashford, he’s sensational at the minute. That goal record since the World Cup is just frightening.
Manchester United have only won one of their last 11 games against Barcelona in European competition (D5 L5), going winless in the last five (D1 L4). Their only victory in this run came in April 2008 in a UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg, with Paul Scholes netting in a 1-0 win. talkSPORT BET OFFER OF THE DAY Get up to £40 in free bets for the Premier League* – CLAIM HERE 18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet up to £40 (min.
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Harry Maguire will return to the squad following a minor knee issue, but Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek are long-term absentees. Barcelona will be without Gavi due to suspension, while midfield partner Pedri was forced off with an injury in the first leg. Sergio Busquets is back to start for the visitors, but Ousmane Dembele remains in the treatment room with a thigh problem. Barca’s equaliser came from a familiar foe in former Leeds star Raphinha Man United v Barcelona: What has been said? Marcus Rashford is the best player in the Premier League and is in the conversation to be the best in the world alongside Kylian Mbappe.
“In terms of best player in the world he’s in the conversation, he’s in with a shout. “Mbappe is of course the best player in the world, he’s phenomenal, but just to be in the conversation after the year he had last year, to come back as strongly as he did… Erik ten Hag deserves a lot of praise for that as well. “Some of the players just need the right coach, they [Man United] seem to have the right coach. ” Both United and Barcelona impressed in front of goal Man United v Barcelona: Match facts Since the start of the 2019-20 season, Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has scored 38 goals in 32 appearances in major European competition – more than any other player in this period.
Man United v Barcelona LIVE: Reds favourites in play-off after Rashford heroicsManchester United will be looking to seal their place in the Europa League last 16 when they host Barcelona in the second leg of their play-off tie tonight. The first meeting between the European heavyweights lived up to its billing, with the Red Devils close to securing a famous away win. Getty Rashford has been unstoppable since the World Cup restart Erik ten Hag’s side came from behind to lead at the Camp Nou but a late Barcelona equaliser has ensured the tie is evenly poised at 2-2. Both teams warmed up for the reverse meeting with comfortable wins last time out, with United smashing Leicester 3-0 before the Catalans swept Cadiz aside.
Marcus Rashford has averaged a goal every 76 minutes for Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League this season (four goals in total) – the best ratio of any player to have played at least 300 minutes in the competition this term. Manchester United have only lost two of their last 11 European games at Old Trafford (W6 D3), although both defeats in this run came against Spanish opposition: 0-1 v Atlético Madrid in March 2022 and 0-1 v Real Sociedad in September 2022. Barcelona have faced Manchester United away from home in European competition on five previous occasions. After failing to win any of the first four (D2 L2), they won 1-0 on their most recent such trip in April 2019 (UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg).
Rashford starred at the Camp Nou UEFA rules on whether Manchester United can draw Arsenal in Europa League last 16 Europa League round of 16 draw: Date, UK start time, teams involved and how it works Prospective Man United Qatari owner labelled 'a very good person' by Barca boss Xavi Antony jokingly swipes Garnacho's hat to reveal Man United star's bold new hairstyle Rashford and Sancho start but big decision for Ten Hag - Man United line-up for Barcelona Man United's analyst count at Barcelona shows Ten Hag is leaving no stone unturned Man United v Barcelona: Team news The hosts are set to receive a double boost by the returns of Antony and Anthony Martial to training, but late checks will need to be made on both.
Man United v Barcelona: Date and kick-off time This Europa League play-off second-leg tie will take place on Thursday, February 23. It is being held at Old Trafford and kick-off is at 8pm. United’s only European defeat this season came at home to Spanish opposition, when they fell to a 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad in September. Man United v Barcelona: TV channel and live stream The match will be live on BT Sport 2 with coverage starting at 7pm. BT Sport subscribers can live stream this match via the app on their computer, mobile and tablet devices. talkSPORT will have regulars updates from Manchester while talkSPORT. com will also be running a live blog for all the action.
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