The first match of the Europa League 1/16 tour, where Barcelona and Manchester United faced off, has come to an end. The match, which was held at the Camp Nou stadium, the capital of Catalonia, ended in a draw with a score of 2-2.
At the start of the second half, Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso opened the score. Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford equalized three minutes later. Six minutes later, Catalan defender Jules Kunde scored an own goal. Barça’s striker Rafinha equalized in the 76th minute.
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The return match between these teams will be played on February 23. The match will be played at the Olya Trafford Stadium in Manchester. The starting whistle will sound at 23:00 Moscow time.
As a reminder, Barcelona finished third in the Champions League Group C with seven points from six matches. The Catalans were in the same group as Bayern, Inter and Viktoria Pilsen. Manchester United are in the 2nd place in Group E of the Europa League with 15 points. The Spanish “Real Sociedad” left the group in the first place. Moldovan “Sheriff” took third place, and “Omonia” closed the table.
Former Barcelona manager Xavi declarationwhich makes him angry when the Champions League anthem is played.