The first leg confirmed the progress they have made this season, and Erik ten Hag wasn't overstretching when he said his side could have scored four. This time the Red Devils will have their fans on their side, Lisandro MartГnez back in defence and BarГ§a missing key midfielders. United also have Rashford in the form of his life and confidence flowing throughout the team. They have everything in their favour to finish the job. Man United vs Barcelona classicsGraham Hunter, Barcelona reporterEuropean fans will be hoping this second leg yields as much entertainment, thrills and spills as last week's magnificent 2-2 draw.
Can he conjure another one here? Xavi analyses Barcelona stalemateWhat the coaches sayErik ten Hag, Man United coach: "Against teams like Barcelona, we have to give our best to get into the next round. Two big teams facing are each other at Old Trafford. It will be a great atmosphere, ambience. It is the best you can get.
All of Europe except the Blaugrana supporters, staff and players, that is. At home, Barça were pressed, buffeted and nearly beaten. Here they require, somehow, to exert more control, allow fewer counterattacks and to dramatically lower their average of two goals conceded per game across seven European matches this term. And they must do so without Ousmane Dembélé, Pedri and Gavi. Still only in his first full season at the Barcelona helm, Xavi Hernández has already orchestrated big Europa League away wins in Naples and Istanbul.
Barcelona still leads the all-time series against ManU, with Barca coming in with a 6-5-3 record against the Red Devils. UEFA Europa League - Play-off (2nd Leg)Who: Manchester United FC vs. FC Barcelona (Score tied, 2-2)When: Thursday, February 23Time: 2:45 p. m. ETWhere: Old Trafford (Manchester, U.
With the clubs level on aggregate going into Thursday, the winner of their matchup at Old Trafford will determine who will move on. Unlike the first leg, if the match ends in a draw, extra time, and/or penalties, will be needed to determine a true victor. The one thing both clubs will be hoping for on Thursday is better officiating. Both Barcelona and Manchester United were unsatisfied with some of the calls in their first matchup last week. In their second consecutive trip to the Europa League, Barcelona will try and duplicate their run to the quarterfinals last season. Manchester United is in the UEL for the first time in two years, hoping to make it to at least the semifinals for the third time in six seasons.
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Man United vs Barcelona Europa League knockout round play-off preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-upsMan United and Barcelona meet in their UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off second leg on Thursday 23 February. Where to watch Man United vs Barcelona on TVFans can find their local UEFA Europa League broadcast partner(s) here. What do you need to know? The first leg was quite simply enthralling. A record crowd for the competition was treated to an end-to-end encounter which ultimately ended all square, Raphinha earning the Spanish Liga leaders a 2-2 draw with 14 minutes left. Marcus Rashford got United's first on the night and will surely be the man to watch again at Old Trafford – two more goals against Leicester on Sunday took his tally to 16 in 17 games since the FIFA World Cup.
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