Welcome to Sportstar’s dwell weblog of the Manchester United vs Barcelona Europa League knockout playoffs second leg match being performed on the Old Trafford Stadium.
55’
Antony reveals one among his tardemark strikes by reducing in and aiming the highest nook with a curling shot. This time, he hits the ball straight to Ter Stegen.
51’
Rashford utilizing his tempo to get previous Araujo on the correct however his meant pullback is disappointing because the ball goes out for a goalkick.
49’
Chance- Antony finds himself with a transparent shot at objective after a superb ball was performed to him excessive. He makes his means into the Barca field however Christensen put good stress on the Brazilian and compelled him to play the ball out for a goalkick.
47’
GOOOOOOALL!! MAN UNITED SCORES!! FRED WITH THE EQUALISER!! Fernandes finds Fred with a superb move and the Brazilian reveals great management and placement to fit the ball within the bottom-right nook.
46’
Man United sub: IN- Antony OUT- Weghorst
SECOND-HALF!!
Barcelona begins the second-half with a 1-0 lead in opposition to Manchester United and a 3-2 lead on mixture.
HALF-TIME!
A Robert Lewandowski penalty retains Barcelona in a 1-0 lead in opposition to Manchester United on the break.
45’
Two minutes added on the finish of the first-half!!
44’
Horrible mistake from De Gea as he offers the ball away to Roberto from a clearance. But Casemiro stops Roberto’s shot with a last-stitch sort out. Kessie takes a shot from the rebound however Casemiro blocks. The United defence recovers nicely.
43’
De Jong sends a cross contained in the field from the freekick and Casemiro heads the ball out for a nook.
42’
Weghorst held on to Kessie and the latter attracts a foul in a harmful space.
40’
Roberto tees up Raphinha for a shot and the Brazilian obliges by capturing first-time from distance. But the ball saved rising and went out for a United goalkick.
36’
Close- Fred’s first time shot simply misses the objective and rattles the online on the prime. It is troublesome to say whether or not he meant that or misdirected his cross.
32’
United ready patiently to construct an assault and discovering a gap within the Barca defence however Xavi’s males are defending with self-discipline. Rashford has been quiet by his requirements until now.
28’
Martinez appears to be like to search out Rashford on the left with an extended diagonal however the Argentine finally ends up sending the ball straight to Ter Stegen.
25’
The recreation has heated up after that first objective coming from that controversial penalty name. Lots of tackles flying across the Theatre of Dreams.
23’
Fernandes goes for a shot on a first-time volley after an extended ball was performed to him. He timed his run nicely however couldn’t apply sufficient energy on his shot.
19’
Shaw with a heavy sort out on Araujo. It was a heavy problem and Araujo took a while to stand up and proceed with play.
17’
GOOOOALLLL!!! LEWANDOWKSI SCORES FROM THE SPOT!! It shouldn’t be one of the best of penalties by Lewandowski as Dea Gea bought his arms on it. However, the Spaniard couldn’t stop the ball from going inside the online.
16’
PENALTY TO BARCELONA!!! BRUNO FERNANDES BRINGS DOWN BALDE INSIDE THE BOX!! UNITED PLAYERS PROTEST!!
14’
Rashford brings down the ball with beautiful management and makes his means down the left. He beats Kounde utilizing his fast footwork and wins a nook for United.
11’
Raphinha pings a cross contained in the field as an alternative of going for the shot however Casemiro clears the ball. Fred tries to begin a counter however finally ends up conceding a throw-in.
11’
Fred fouls Balde and Barcelona has a freekick in a harmful place. It is simply inside placing vary.
10’
Bruno delivers a cross contained in the field from a United freekick however it’s headed away by Araujo. The ball shouldn’t be cleared and Wan Bissaka crosses from the left, however can not hold the ball in play.
6’
Rashford takes a tumble on the fringe of the field and there’s a shout for a foul. But the referee waves play on and asks Rashford to stand up.
4’
Raphinha takes a shot from distance however it sails above the United objective. Earlier, Casemiro shot from distance too, however the ball sailed above the bar.
3’
Save: Casemiro threads an excellent move to Bruno Fernandes, who makes a run contained in the Barca field. He shoots from a good angle, however Ter Stegen makes the save.
2’
Kounde has taken an early knock and stays down however it doesn’t appear to be something severe.
KICK-OFF!!
The second-leg of the Europa League playoff match between Manchester United and Barcelona has kicked-off on the Old Trafford Stadium.
1:00 AM: Just half-hour to go for kick-off!
Fans arrive on the stadium previous to the UEFA Europa League knockout spherical play-off leg two match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford.
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Form Guide!!
Manchester United
Man United Europa League type: W-W-W-W-W-D
Man United type (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-D-W
Barcelona
Barcelona Europa League type: D
Barcelona type (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-D-W
Confirmed beginning lineups!!
Manchester United: De Gea(GK), Martinez, Fernandes, Rashford, Fred, Casemiro, Varane, Shaw, Sancho, Weghorst, Wan-Bissaka.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Araujo, Sergio, Lewandowski, Christensen, Kessie, Roberto, De Jong, Raphinha, Kounde, Balde.
Match Preview
Barcelona might be with out a few of its common starters for the return match in opposition to Manchester United within the Europa League on Thursday, together with playmaker Pedri and ahead Ousmane Dembele due to accidents.
Coach Xavi additionally gained’t have the ability to rely on suspended midfielder Gavi.
The groups drew 2-2 in Barcelona final week within the first leg of the knockout playoffs. The former European champion traded leads in an exhilarating back-and-forth second half at Camp Nou.
Barcelona, which travelled Wednesday to Manchester, heads to the match nonetheless reeling from the general public disclosure that it made funds of tens of millions of {dollars} over a number of years to an organization that belonged to the vp of Spain’s refereeing committee, igniting widespread criticism of the membership throughout Spain.
Barcelona has denied any wrongdoing, saying it paid for technical stories on referees however by no means tried to affect their choices in video games.
Muscle accidents have sidelined Pedri (proper leg) and Dembélé (left leg). Xavi might use forwards Ferran Torres or Ansu Fati to play in assault in opposition to United with Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha or add Sergi Roberto to an attacking midfield place in what can be a extra cautious formation.
Raphinha began on the bench within the crew’s 2-0 win in opposition to Cadiz within the Spanish league on Sunday, a outcome that left the Catalan membership eight factors forward of second-place Real Madrid. Lewandowski and Roberto scored a objective every.
-AP
Man United vs Barcelona Predicted XI
Man United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Sabitzer; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst
Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Alonso, Alba; De Jong, Busquets, Kessie; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Fati
When and the place to look at Manchester United vs Barcelona Europa League conflict?
The Europa League conflict, Manchester United vs Barcelona, might be performed on the Old Trafford Stadium on February 24. The kick-off is scheduled for 1:30 am IST.
How to look at the Manchester United vs Barcelona Europa League conflict?
The UEFA Europa League conflict between Manchester United and Barcelona might be dwell telecast on the Sony Ten Network.
How to dwell stream Manchester United vs Barcelona Europa League conflict?
The Manchester United vs Barcelona Europa League conflict could be dwell streamed on Sony LIV.
