Europa League Play-off 2nd Leg

Manchester United 2:1 Barcelona

Old Trafford

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Thu, 23 February 2023 @ 8:00pm GMT
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    Just worried we have lost our surprised factor after the first game. They won't give the space they did in the first game, but we are still good enough to beat them if we take our chances of course.
     
    I'd start Rashford up top so he can get in behind.

    De Gea
    Bissaka - Varane - Martinez - Shaw
    Casemeiro - Fred
    Bruno - Weghorst - Sancho
    Rashford

    Bring Garnacho on in the 2nd half to kill them on the counter.
     
    The sentiments from the Barcelona Reddit

    Here is how I think the match will go :

    At the first half both teams will try press to score but Barca might end up getting a goal… in the second half Man United will go crazy and use everything they have to score but Barcas defense will stay standing this time…. Uniteds continuous pressing will result in weakening in defense which might Give Lewandoski and Raphinah a chance to grab another goal…. My prediction: 2-0 For Barca
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    Ten Hag's been selling us lies.

    It will definitely not be easy. Also Xavi didn't got beat, the game was pretty even despite of what Ten Hag wants to sell to their fanbase.
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    We play like we did at camp nou and anything can happen—absolutely that’s good enough to win at old trafford. Ride the snake
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    This is still the same club we won two champions league trophies against and their fans resent us for it. Come on guys.
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    This is basically a glorified friendly as neither set of fans are really that bothered about the Europa league and more excited about this as a one off match rather than necessarily progressing in the competition. I’d probably rather lose than face extra time given we have a final on Sunday.

    Really looking forward to it, hoping for an entertaining game and for us to score a few goals.
     
    humdinger said:
    This is basically a glorified friendly as neither set of fans are really that bothered about the Europa league and more excited about this as a one off match rather than necessarily progressing in the competition. I’d probably rather lose than face extra time given we have a final on Sunday.

    Really looking forward to it, hoping for an entertaining game and for us to score a few goals.
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    How are you not bothered about the Europa? You know we have been shit for 10 years right - or would you just prefer to go straight to retaining the Champions League?
     
    humdinger said:
    This is basically a glorified friendly as neither set of fans are really that bothered about the Europa league and more excited about this as a one off match rather than necessarily progressing in the competition. I’d probably rather lose than face extra time given we have a final on Sunday.

    Really looking forward to it, hoping for an entertaining game and for us to score a few goals.
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    Speak for yourself. United and Liverpool are both on 66 major trophies. Every single trophy matters if it means being the most successful club in the country. Every one.

    Now let's fecking do 'em!
     
    humdinger said:
    This is basically a glorified friendly as neither set of fans are really that bothered about the Europa league and more excited about this as a one off match rather than necessarily progressing in the competition. I’d probably rather lose than face extra time given we have a final on Sunday.

    Really looking forward to it, hoping for an entertaining game and for us to score a few goals.
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    Feck no both teams are going for it, it will be a great game.
     
    captaincantona said:
    How are you not bothered about the Europa? You know we have been shit for 10 years right - or would you just prefer to go straight to retaining the Champions League?
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    I don’t understand that rationale either - if we win the EL, not only is it another European trophy for the cabinet, but we also get a better seed for next season’s CL than just finishing top 4.
     
    We are going to smash them. I‘m not impressed with Barça under Xavi: he makes weird line-ups with a lack of speed. Everything is about controlling possession. They do look more controlled but it is too static.

    Only player who has chops is Rafinha, unless he puts Baldé and Fati in the line up (I would).

    I think Xavi is out of his depth. We were better last week, and are gonna smash them 3-0.
     
    Redanian said:
    I don’t understand that rationale either - if we win the EL, not only is it another European trophy for the cabinet, but we also get a better seed for next season’s CL than just finishing top 4.
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    Read my post again in the voice of a sarcastic bastard - then you will get the true meaning.
     
    tomaldinho1 said:
    I don't care about the EL but I can't stand Barca
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    Why wouldn’t you care about it? We have won naff all in years, this and the carabao cup like I said at the beginning of the season are our best chances of silverware and we should prioritise them as other clubs probably wouldn’t. Finishing top 4 is quickly forgotten, especially when you quickly become cannon fodder in the champions league the following season (as has been the case for us for many years now), however cup final days are remembered forever.
     
    Control the midfield and we'll win.

    De Gea
    Dalot - Varane - Martinez - Shaw
    Casemiro - Fred
    Fernandes - Weghorst - Sancho
    Rashford
     
    Pronewbie said:
    Haha it's what Bruno and Rashy thrives on. If we can survive the press. Really hope Dalot starts ahead of AWB here.
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    It’s obviously mind games. No manager in the world would say there playing an high line against Rashford and when we have someone with Bruno’s passing
     
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Fred image Fred 50% of 410 votes

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Score Predictions

195,21,15
  • Man Utd win
  • Barcelona win
  • Draw

Detailed Results

  • 42% Man Utd 2:1 Barcelona
  • 14% Man Utd 3:1 Barcelona
  • 13% Man Utd 2:0 Barcelona
  • 6% Man Utd 3:2 Barcelona
  • 5% Man Utd 1:2 Barcelona
  • 4% Man Utd 1:0 Barcelona
  • 3% Man Utd 1:1 Barcelona
  • 3% Man Utd 3:0 Barcelona
  • 3% Man Utd 2:2 Barcelona
  • 1% Man Utd 5:0 Barcelona
  • 1% Man Utd 0:1 Barcelona
  • 1% Man Utd 0:2 Barcelona
  • 1% Man Utd 4:2 Barcelona
  • 1% Man Utd 2:3 Barcelona
  • 0% Man Utd 6:0 Barcelona
  • 0% Man Utd 0:0 Barcelona
  • 0% Man Utd 1:3 Barcelona
  • 0% Man Utd 0:3 Barcelona
  • 0% Man Utd 4:1 Barcelona
  • 0% Man Utd 0:5 Barcelona
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Match Stats

  1. Man Utd
  2. Barcelona
Possession
42% 58%
Shots
12 6
Shots on Target
5 3
Corners
1 2
Fouls
13 12

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Clement Turpin

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