Pretty interesting game between Barcelona and Manchester United. The Catalonian team started the match dominating the field and had some good goal opportunities, but United managed to get out of the bad situation in the second half after scoring two goals. Rashford scored the first one and had a crucial role for the second goal. He's in real good shape right now. Barcelona still trying to do their tiki-taka style, but they had problems in defense(mostly because of Kounde). United plays quite impressive football after "the Ronaldo drama". I would bet my money for United winning in the next game on Old Trafford.
Even I couldn't believe I was watching Manchester United. The reaction to Barcelona’s goal is something I haven't seen amongst Manchester united players in a while, that fighting spirit. To be this good against the current Barcelona team makes me believe Manchester United have a shot at winning trophies this season. Although Barcelona played pretty well but in UCL or EL, the games are different from the regular domestic games. Xavi needs to do more study about tactics with big matches. Because I think he isn't good enough with big match tactics. 
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Pretty interesting game between Barcelona and Manchester United. The Catalonian team started the match dominating the field and had some good goal opportunities, but United managed to get out of the bad situation in the second half after scoring two goals. Rashford scored the first one and had a crucial role for the second goal. He's in real good shape right now. Barcelona still trying to do their tiki-taka style, but they had problems in defense(mostly because of Kounde). United plays quite impressive football after "the Ronaldo drama". I would bet my money for United winning in the next game on Old Trafford.
I didn't expect anything more than a draw from that match. The two teams are in very good form and they displayed very good performance but it was more of a big loss to Barcelona being the host team cuz I know how tough it will be in Old Trafford.
It's a bit suppressing that Eric Ten Hag made just one substitution in the game and was enough to keep the match in a draw state but Xavi made 5 changes but yet couldn't secure a win at camp Nou. Ten Hag is doing a great job.
It's a bit suppressing that Eric Ten Hag made just one substitution in the game and was enough to keep the match in a draw state but Xavi made 5 changes but yet couldn't secure a win at camp Nou. Ten Hag is doing a great job.
I have always predicted that the game will end with a draw and nothing else, before now I know Barcelona will find the game very tough because Manchester United a team from the Premier league is not an easy team that Barcelona can easily play with. Manchester United performance was very impressive even if they couldn't make it a win. Barcelona really struggled to equalize the game , I think Barcelona was lucky to have equalize the game which I think Manchester United dominated the game more.
Beautiful game yesterday and I think this was the best result that could have happened because both teams showed a great performance with me being impressed by Manchester United form and also surprised by the fact that the team with the best recent form in all Europe was not able to win in their home field in front of their home crowd.
Still though anything is open for the qualification as now goals that you score away has no more value so even if it ends 0-0 in Old Trafford we will go to additional time and maybe penalties but I still think that Barcelona will qualify further from this duel.
Still though anything is open for the qualification as now goals that you score away has no more value so even if it ends 0-0 in Old Trafford we will go to additional time and maybe penalties but I still think that Barcelona will qualify further from this duel.
Barcelona, which should have won the European League home match against Manchester United, had to be willing to draw 2-2 until the last minute. Here the roles of Gavi and Pedri are crucial for Barcelona's midfield, while Manchester United with Casemiro and Fred have made their defense quite solid. Throughout the match the two teams carried out attacks on each other, but here it was the red devils who often put pressure on Barcelona's goal. On the other hand, the goalkeepers of both teams performed quite well by securing several saves in this game. This result will be a little profitable for Manchester United in the second leg later because Pedri is injured and Gavi will be absent due to accumulation of cards.
Just as we expected, a tough match between these two giants. I really enjoy the game, from the starting to the end, it was intensive. The both team really prepared for the game, and no one wants to make a mistake. It's obvious that Marcos Rashford can't be stopped, he's one of the best player in Europe right now. Xavi Hernandez Barcelona coach warmed his team defenders to watch him and never allow him to score. Yet he broke the Barcelona defence and score the equalising goal. Manchester United will host the second leg at old Trafford by then all Manchester United injury players are back to the squad. Probably they will win Barcelona and qualify to the next stage of the league.
United's performance is above my expectation. Rashford has been doing so well in the match against barcelona. MU will get so many advantaves caused by barcelona can't use its main players gavei and pedri to play in the second leg of europa league. The yellow card that has already acquired by gavi has been forcing him to be absent on the second leg against MU in old trafford. This gonna be a disaster for barcelona. Will barcelona be eliminated again like when barcelona has eliminated by frankfurt last season?
This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
Barcelona can't take credit for this match, that's for sure. Even though they won at the end, but if Manchester had realized at least half of their chances in the first half and Ter Stegen would not have done wonders in the goal in the first half, the score would have been devastating for Barcelona. In general, of course, struck the game Manchester. I thought that Barcelona could win easily at home, but Manchester gave a real fight, Casemiro managed almost everywhere and in the middle of the field Barcelona had few chances. A beautiful match that left us with a real intrigue, which will be resolved in Manchester. This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
Barcelona, which should have won the European League home match against Manchester United, had to be willing to draw 2-2 until the last minute. Here the roles of Gavi and Pedri are crucial for Barcelona's midfield, while Manchester United with Casemiro and Fred have made their defense quite solid. Throughout the match the two teams carried out attacks on each other, but here it was the red devils who often put pressure on Barcelona's goal. On the other hand, the goalkeepers of both teams performed quite well by securing several saves in this game. This result will be a little profitable for Manchester United in the second leg later because Pedri is injured and Gavi will be absent due to accumulation of cards.
United's performance is above my expectation. Rashford has been doing so well in the match against barcelona. MU will get so many advantaves caused by barcelona can't use its main players gavei and pedri to play in the second leg of europa league. The yellow card that has already acquired by gavi has been forcing him to be absent on the second leg against MU in old trafford. This gonna be a disaster for barcelona. Will barcelona be eliminated again like when barcelona has eliminated by frankfurt last season?
This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
The result is a draw but for Man United this is like a victory and will make it easier for them in the second leg later, finally they can answer doubts that being able to perform well and dampen Barcelona at the Nou Camp is good.This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
In the second leg, Barcelona has the potential to be unable to field their best squad after Pedri had to be withdrawn after 41 minutes of the match, while Gavi was confirmed to be absent due to accumulation of yellow cards. Barcelona condition, which is in danger of losing its pillar in midfield, will be a profitable moment for Manchester United. Apart from being the host in the second leg, Manchester United is certain to be able to play Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer.
United's performance is above my expectation. Rashford has been doing so well in the match against barcelona. MU will get so many advantaves caused by barcelona can't use its main players gavei and pedri to play in the second leg of europa league. The yellow card that has already acquired by gavi has been forcing him to be absent on the second leg against MU in old trafford. This gonna be a disaster for barcelona. Will barcelona be eliminated again like when barcelona has eliminated by frankfurt last season?
This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
The result is a draw but for Man United this is like a victory and will make it easier for them in the second leg later, finally they can answer doubts that being able to perform well and dampen Barcelona at the Nou Camp is good.This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
In the second leg, Barcelona has the potential to be unable to field their best squad after Pedri had to be withdrawn after 41 minutes of the match, while Gavi was confirmed to be absent due to accumulation of yellow cards. Barcelona condition, which is in danger of losing its pillar in midfield, will be a profitable moment for Manchester United. Apart from being the host in the second leg, Manchester United is certain to be able to play Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer.
United's performance is above my expectation. Rashford has been doing so well in the match against barcelona. MU will get so many advantaves caused by barcelona can't use its main players gavei and pedri to play in the second leg of europa league. The yellow card that has already acquired by gavi has been forcing him to be absent on the second leg against MU in old trafford. This gonna be a disaster for barcelona. Will barcelona be eliminated again like when barcelona has eliminated by frankfurt last season?
This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
The result is a draw but for Man United this is like a victory and will make it easier for them in the second leg later, finally they can answer doubts that being able to perform well and dampen Barcelona at the Nou Camp is good.This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
In the second leg, Barcelona has the potential to be unable to field their best squad after Pedri had to be withdrawn after 41 minutes of the match, while Gavi was confirmed to be absent due to accumulation of yellow cards. Barcelona condition, which is in danger of losing its pillar in midfield, will be a profitable moment for Manchester United. Apart from being the host in the second leg, Manchester United is certain to be able to play Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer.
I have been telling my friend that this match will be spectacular and pure football fun, Both Barcelona and Manchester United displayed a great form in today’s match, showcasing one of the best matches in this Europa League despite playing without many players such as Donny van de Beek, Christian Eriksen, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay, and Antony, Manchester United's replacements stepped up and played exceptionally well at the Camp Nou.
The match characterized by end-to-end actions and missed opportunities from both sides and what i noticed more of the match was Marcus Rashford whose brilliant performance merited him the title of the man of the match.
The final score of 2-2 was a fair results of the game despite the chances where both sides could end the match on their favour but it was a positive result for the Red Devils as it secures their place playing the next match at home.
It was a fair result for both teams, but definitely not profitable for Barcelona as they conceded 2 home goals.The match characterized by end-to-end actions and missed opportunities from both sides and what i noticed more of the match was Marcus Rashford whose brilliant performance merited him the title of the man of the match.
The final score of 2-2 was a fair results of the game despite the chances where both sides could end the match on their favour but it was a positive result for the Red Devils as it secures their place playing the next match at home.
I think you are right that there was a good chance for both teams to win but in the end the opportunity was not taken advantage of by these two. As a result 2-2 is a fair score for both of them for one of the best matches in the Europa League.
The second match at Old Trafford might not work in Barcelona's favor as Manchester United are hoping for a home advantage. However, I can always expect Barcelona's good performance to even win a ticket to qualify for the round of 16. Apart from all that, Barcelona did appear extraordinary from the first half, comparable to the performance of Manchester United.
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Barca had better chances than Manchester United. Their winning percentage was high. They possessed the ball than united and coupled with home advantage I expected them to net another one but it was more interesting that it Manchester United's defense wasn't an easy wall to break. With the result in Cam Nou, I am beginning to have cold feet that Barca will witness the next round of the Europa league.
Both have same chances to make more than 2 goals. MU is also very good by always making accurate attack toward barcelona's goal keeper. Rashford is always pushing barcelona. Manchester united's defense is pretty solid compared with barcelona. Barca had better chances than Manchester United. Their winning percentage was high. They possessed the ball than united and coupled with home advantage I expected them to net another one but it was more interesting that it Manchester United's defense wasn't an easy wall to break. With the result in Cam Nou, I am beginning to have cold feet that Barca will witness the next round of the Europa league.
The next leg gonna be a very interesting match caused by barcelona and MU will go all in the next leg. Just like you lose and you back.
Im very happy to hear the news that barcelona may perform without gavi, pedri and busquets in the second leg. This is a very good opportunity for MU to win against barcelona.
A 2-2 draw, for Manchester United maybe this is a good result because they did it away from home so there is one big hope that Manchester United can perform better in the second leg later. the match was going quite exciting, I only watched the first half because I fell asleep during the second half. barcelona did well in this match they had a lot of attacks that were quite accurate but unfortunately many of their chances didn't manage to become goals in the first half. all 4 goals occurred in the second half and for barcelona they were lucky to be able to equalize through Raphael.
statistically barcelona excels in ball possession, shooting and shots on goal but it is deserved for them as they are playing at home. the second leg will be a heavy burden for Barcelona because Manchester United is very strong when playing at home.
Manchester United vs Barcelona match was very exciting. I watched the whole game despite a lot of attacking in the first half with neither team scoring a goal. But in the second half, Barcelona lead by a goal against Manchester United. Seconds later, Manchester United leveled the game with another goal. And when Man United scored another goal later, they were 1-2 ahead of Barcelona. and after a lot of attacking, Barcelona leveled the game with another goal. and despite a lot of attacks later, neither team could score and the game was tied 2-2 at the end of time.statistically barcelona excels in ball possession, shooting and shots on goal but it is deserved for them as they are playing at home. the second leg will be a heavy burden for Barcelona because Manchester United is very strong when playing at home.
For the match, I can say that it is the struggle of two teams of equal strength. Even though there were a lot of missing players in the Manchester United squad, they tried very well. The draw from Barcelona in Spain is very precious. Now everything in England is in the hands of Manchester United. They should be better to pass qualifying.
A 2-2 draw, for Manchester United maybe this is a good result because they did it away from home so there is one big hope that Manchester United can perform better in the second leg later. the match was going quite exciting, I only watched the first half because I fell asleep during the second half. barcelona did well in this match they had a lot of attacks that were quite accurate but unfortunately many of their chances didn't manage to become goals in the first half. all 4 goals occurred in the second half and for barcelona they were lucky to be able to equalize through Raphael.
statistically barcelona excels in ball possession, shooting and shots on goal but it is deserved for them as they are playing at home. the second leg will be a heavy burden for Barcelona because Manchester United is very strong when playing at home.
Manchester United vs Barcelona match was very exciting. I watched the whole game despite a lot of attacking in the first half with neither team scoring a goal. But in the second half, Barcelona lead by a goal against Manchester United. Seconds later, Manchester United leveled the game with another goal. And when Man United scored another goal later, they were 1-2 ahead of Barcelona. and after a lot of attacking, Barcelona leveled the game with another goal. and despite a lot of attacks later, neither team could score and the game was tied 2-2 at the end of time.statistically barcelona excels in ball possession, shooting and shots on goal but it is deserved for them as they are playing at home. the second leg will be a heavy burden for Barcelona because Manchester United is very strong when playing at home.
a draw as many people predicted. Even though Barca seemed to be superior, seeing the strong performance from Man United, of course, a draw did not disappoint the fans. except for those who bet on the victory of one of the teams.
We got a chance to enjoy a great match. The two teams did not attack in the first half. Both teams aimed to not concede a goal in the first half. And both teams succeeded. The first half was a goalless draw. But the scenario in the second half was completely different. Barcelona scored the first goal in the 50th minute. And just two minutes later Rashford's goal equalized the match. After that, Manchester United took a 2-1 lead due to Kounde's mistake in the 59th minute. Raphinha scored from Kounde's assist in the 76th minute, and the match was level. The players of both the teams played well. The second half in particular was very exciting.
A 2-2 draw, for Manchester United maybe this is a good result because they did it away from home so there is one big hope that Manchester United can perform better in the second leg later. the match was going quite exciting, I only watched the first half because I fell asleep during the second half. barcelona did well in this match they had a lot of attacks that were quite accurate but unfortunately many of their chances didn't manage to become goals in the first half. all 4 goals occurred in the second half and for barcelona they were lucky to be able to equalize through Raphael.
statistically barcelona excels in ball possession, shooting and shots on goal but it is deserved for them as they are playing at home. the second leg will be a heavy burden for Barcelona because Manchester United is very strong when playing at home.
Manchester United vs Barcelona match was very exciting. I watched the whole game despite a lot of attacking in the first half with neither team scoring a goal. But in the second half, Barcelona lead by a goal against Manchester United. Seconds later, Manchester United leveled the game with another goal. And when Man United scored another goal later, they were 1-2 ahead of Barcelona. and after a lot of attacking, Barcelona leveled the game with another goal. and despite a lot of attacks later, neither team could score and the game was tied 2-2 at the end of time.statistically barcelona excels in ball possession, shooting and shots on goal but it is deserved for them as they are playing at home. the second leg will be a heavy burden for Barcelona because Manchester United is very strong when playing at home.
both teams did well in the first half. both coaches try to use their tactics to get the victory. we can see an exciting match which is indeed a game that is almost as strong. Barca has better ball control. but in terms of odds, both teams are equally strong.
a draw as many people predicted. Even though Barca seemed to be superior, seeing the strong performance from Man United, of course, a draw did not disappoint the fans. except for those who bet on the victory of one of the teams.
United's performance is above my expectation. Rashford has been doing so well in the match against barcelona. MU will get so many advantaves caused by barcelona can't use its main players gavei and pedri to play in the second leg of europa league. The yellow card that has already acquired by gavi has been forcing him to be absent on the second leg against MU in old trafford. This gonna be a disaster for barcelona. Will barcelona be eliminated again like when barcelona has eliminated by frankfurt last season?
This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
The result is a draw but for Man United this is like a victory and will make it easier for them in the second leg later, finally they can answer doubts that being able to perform well and dampen Barcelona at the Nou Camp is good.This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
Ajax vs Union Berlin ended goalless, it was quite surprising to see the result because Ajax was the favorite in this match and I chose them to win but Ajax failed.
It's able to draw in camp nou which is good. Barcelona will be playing without its best formation in old trafford. That's very good news for MU. 3-0 can be so easy for MU
Ajax vs Union Berlin ended goalless, it was quite surprising to see the result because Ajax was the favorite in this match and I chose them to win but Ajax failed.
I don't think Ajax was favorite in this match. Ajax may have played well in the group-stage matches. But now Ajax is not in good form. And this was proved once again in Ajax's performance in this match. Ajax's overall performance is very poor. Ajax players did not try to attack in the first half against Union Berlin. I have never seen an Ajax team play so badly defensively before. They made several attacks in the second half. But in the full 90 minutes, they were not able to make a single shot on target. Ajax failed to win this match due to the poor performance of the forward players.
A 2-2 draw, for Manchester United maybe this is a good result because they did it away from home so there is one big hope that Manchester United can perform better in the second leg later. the match was going quite exciting, I only watched the first half because I fell asleep during the second half. barcelona did well in this match they had a lot of attacks that were quite accurate but unfortunately many of their chances didn't manage to become goals in the first half. all 4 goals occurred in the second half and for barcelona they were lucky to be able to equalize through Raphael.
statistically barcelona excels in ball possession, shooting and shots on goal but it is deserved for them as they are playing at home. the second leg will be a heavy burden for Barcelona because Manchester United is very strong when playing at home.
Manchester United vs Barcelona match was very exciting. I watched the whole game despite a lot of attacking in the first half with neither team scoring a goal. But in the second half, Barcelona lead by a goal against Manchester United. Seconds later, Manchester United leveled the game with another goal. And when Man United scored another goal later, they were 1-2 ahead of Barcelona. and after a lot of attacking, Barcelona leveled the game with another goal. and despite a lot of attacks later, neither team could score and the game was tied 2-2 at the end of time. statistically barcelona excels in ball possession, shooting and shots on goal but it is deserved for them as they are playing at home. the second leg will be a heavy burden for Barcelona because Manchester United is very strong when playing at home.
United's performance is above my expectation. Rashford has been doing so well in the match against barcelona. MU will get so many advantaves caused by barcelona can't use its main players gavei and pedri to play in the second leg of europa league. The yellow card that has already acquired by gavi has been forcing him to be absent on the second leg against MU in old trafford. This gonna be a disaster for barcelona. Will barcelona be eliminated again like when barcelona has eliminated by frankfurt last season?
This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
The result is a draw but for Man United this is like a victory and will make it easier for them in the second leg later, finally they can answer doubts that being able to perform well and dampen Barcelona at the Nou Camp is good.This will be showing how weak barcelona is in the higher competition than domestic league.
Ajax vs Union Berlin ended goalless, it was quite surprising to see the result because Ajax was the favorite in this match and I chose them to win but Ajax failed.
The final score of 2-2 was a fair results of the game despite the chances where both sides could end the match on their favour but it was a positive result for the Red Devils as it secures their place playing the next match at home.
4 goals were scored at Camp Nou and all 4 goals came in the second 45 minutes of the second half. Manchester United's chances of qualifying are greater than Barcelona's as Leg 2 which will take place at Old Trafford on Fri, 24 Feb.Playing in front of the Camp Nou public, Manchester United players look very confident. After Alonso opened the scoring for Barcelona's lead, Rashford immediately replied two minutes later.
Erik ten Hag used a slightly different formation in that match where ten Hag only put Casemio as a defensive midfielder and put Weghorst not in the main position as a striker.
Erik ten Hag's strategy was successful with this formation as Rashford's speed and hard work assisted by Bruno threw the Barcelona defence into disarray, resulting in Kounde's OG. Luck was still on Barcelona's side as Raphinha managed to equalise the score.
Manchester United's consistency in Leg 2 will make us believe if they have a great chance of stopping Barcelona's steps to qualify for the next round.
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