Barcelona vs Manchester United. Which team will win this match?
On Thursday, February 16, the Camp Nou stadium will host a duel between Barcelona and Manchester United in the 1/16 finals of the Europa League.
Barcelona started the European way this season in the Champions League, but performed unsuccessfully in the most prestigious tournament in Europe: the Xavi team finished third in their quartet and will now play in the Europa League. Of course, in this competition, the Catalans set themselves the maximum task.
Already at the stage of the 1/16 finals, Barcelona will have to prove the status of one of the favorites of the Europa League in the match against the formidable Manchester United. The match at home is a great opportunity for the home team to secure a comfortable advantage before the second leg. Barcelona should come into this match in good shape, despite a busy calendar of games.
Manchester United
Manchester United originally played in the Europa League and finished second in a quartet with Real Sociedad, Sheriff and Omonia. The Europa League is an important tournament for the Red Devils, because a victory in it will allow the wards of Erik ten Hag to directly enter the Champions League next season.
The Red Devils have not played well against Spanish teams in recent years, but this time they will try to correct the bad statistics. After the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United played much more attractive, improved their position in the Premier League and are ready to compete for trophies this season.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Barcelona vs Manchester United
BarcelonaBarcelona started the European way this season in the Champions League, but performed unsuccessfully in the most prestigious tournament in Europe: the Xavi team finished third in their quartet and will now play in the Europa League. Of course, in this competition, the Catalans set themselves the maximum task.
Already at the stage of the 1/16 finals, Barcelona will have to prove the status of one of the favorites of the Europa League in the match against the formidable Manchester United. The match at home is a great opportunity for the home team to secure a comfortable advantage before the second leg. Barcelona should come into this match in good shape, despite a busy calendar of games.
Manchester United
Manchester United originally played in the Europa League and finished second in a quartet with Real Sociedad, Sheriff and Omonia. The Europa League is an important tournament for the Red Devils, because a victory in it will allow the wards of Erik ten Hag to directly enter the Champions League next season.
The Red Devils have not played well against Spanish teams in recent years, but this time they will try to correct the bad statistics. After the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United played much more attractive, improved their position in the Premier League and are ready to compete for trophies this season.
Barcelona vs Manchester United facts
- The teams last played in the Champions League play-offs in 2019: Barcelona won both matches 1-0 and 3-0;
- Only in two of the last five matches between the teams did the bet on Total over (2.5) come in;
- Only in one of the last five matches between rivals did the bet on "both teams to score" come in;
- The last time Manchester United beat Barcelona in an official match was back in 2008.
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