What already promised to be a great game for him Europa League round of 32 playoffsended up exceeding even those lofty expectations. Barcelona and Manchester United they staged an exciting duel, which tlost 2-2but quietly it could have many more goals In every side. All open for return Old Traffordthe next Thursday, February 23.
The first half had already left several clean sheets for both, but the goals came in the second half. Marc Alonso opened the scoring for Barca, but United turned it around in the blink of an eye: Marcus Rashford first, Jules Koundé vthe second.
Xavi’s men went in search of an equalizer and ended up finding it with one center of raphinha for Robert Lewandowski, that the Pole failed to connect but ended up beating David De Gea anyway.
The The last 15 minutes saw a far superior Barca, with enough options to move forward in the scoreboard, but with little efficiency in definition. It also didn’t help that the referee Maurizio Mariani (along with VAR) omitted a very obvious handball from Fred inside the area. Xavi’s men were at it again clearly hurt at the European level.
18 shots per side, four goals, head-to-head… Barcelona-United had it all and next week’s return promises to bring even more excitement.
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How did Barcelona vs. Manchester United? Final score
| Equipment | 1 T | 2T | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Manchester United | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Objectives:
- BAR – Marcos Alonso – Minute 49
- MUN – Marcus Rashford – Minute 51
- MUN – Jules Koundé against – Minute 58
- BAR – Raphinha – Minute 75
Barcelona vs. Manchester United live
Minute 90+4: Final! 2 out of 2 in an electric match, which could easily have had two or three more goals. Huge duel that leaves the series open for a return to Old Trafford.
Minute 90+2: Very close Ansu! Barca goes and goes for the win. Fati finished, drifted on course and got stuck to De Gea’s right.
Minute 90: Balde spilled to the left of the area and shot/crossed just over the bar.
Minute 89: Rashford shot from mid-range. Definitely Ter Stegen down.
Minute 86: Clear double situation for Barca! First with a cross that ended with a rebound off the post (it would have been against Casemiro) and seconds later, with a foul by Ansu from the heart of the area, very well saved by De Gea.
Minute 85: There appeared to be a penalty for Barca for Fred’s hand inside the area. Not sanctioned by Mariani or VAR.
Minute 82: Rafinha leaves the field upset, Ferran enters.
minute 80: Shot just wide by Ansu from outside the area. Close.
minute 79: Close Rafinha! Great delivery from Ter Stegen, to leave the Brazilian in front of De Gea. Rafinha attempted a header and the Spanish keeper narrowly saved the ball for a corner.
minute 78: Rashford conceded a foul in the area, but was cleared as he tackled Ter Stegen’s goal.
Rafinha’s goal for Barcelona 2-2 (video available in Argentina)
BARCELONA GOAL! Lewandowski did not touch it and Rafinha is the author of the 2-2 vs. Manchester United at #UELxESPN. CAÑO’S!
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– SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) February 16, 2023
Minute 75: Barca’s goal! Rafinia did. The Brazilian looked for a closed cross for Lewandowski and although the Pole failed to finish, the ball ended up in the goal of a disoriented De Gea. 2 for 2 in a second movie.
Minute 68: Fred had the third. The game does not give change and now the Brazilian had the option to increase the score, with an extremely dangerous shot in the middle.
Minute 66: Changes at Barca. Ansu, Balde and Christensen came on for Alonso, Kessié and Alba. Immediately Lewandowski closed with a shot that hit the post.
Minute 60: Wan Bissaka had it, with a foul from the door of the area. Close. The local was hit hard by the goals.
Goal against Jules Coute for Manchester United 2-1 (video available in Argentina)
UNITED GOAL! Excellent play by Rashford and GOAL AGAINST Jules Conte at Camp Nou for 2-1 against. Barcelona in #UELxESPN.
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– SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) February 16, 2023
58th minute: United’s goal! Fatal minutes for Barca. Overflow from the intractable Rashford, low cross and goal against Jules Coute.
Minute 53: Rashford and Rafinha! We are watching a spectacular game. At one end, Rashford made it 2-1 but Alonso appeared to save the shot just in time. On the counter, a great shot by Rafinha from mid-range and a better response from De Gea.
Marcus Rashford’s goal for Manchester United 1-1 (video available in Spain)
Catch Me If You Can.
Rashford, the player of the moment. #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/VQ1j26WQwb
— Soccer on Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) February 16, 2023
Marcus Rashford’s goal for Manchester United 1-1 (video available in Argentina)
THIS CRACK IS NOT NORMAL!! Rashford, always Rashford: now marks the #UELxESPN vs. Barcelona for the partial draw at Camp Nou.
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– SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) February 16, 2023
51st minute: United’s goal! Ten Hag’s side quickly equalized thanks to the unstoppable Marcus Rashford, who continued his superb 2023. Good pass from Fred, he shot at the near post against an out-of-place Ter Stegen and 1-1 .
Marcos Alonso’s goal for Barcelona 1-0 (video available in Argentina)
BARCELONA GOAL! Marcos Alonso appeared after the corner and scored at the beginning of ST 1-0 vs. Manchester United at #UELxESPN.
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– SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) February 16, 2023
Marcos Alonso’s goal for Barcelona 1-0 (video available in Spain)
It’s for you, Dad.
The emotion of Marcos Alonso. #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/oLiutTy0uk
— Soccer on Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) February 16, 2023
Minute 49: Barca’s goal! Marcos Alonso did it. The defender responded to Xavi’s confidence and with a powerful header, beating Fred in the air, made it 1-0 for the Catalans.
Minute 48: Sancho lost it! Another very clear situation in the game. Another dangerous overflow from Wan-Bissaka on the right, a cross not reached by Weghorst but Sancho, free at the far post after a mistake by Araújo. Shot deflection.
Minute 46: Close Rafinha! Very good shot by the Brazilian from the door of the area. Stuck in De Gea’s right position.
The second half has begun! No change at half time.
Minute 45+2: End of first half. A 0-0 in which both managed to score. Casemiro, the best of the first half, for a slightly superior United.
Minute 40: Barca injured Pedri in the right leg. Enter Sergi Roberto for him.
Minute 36: Alba had it! Wan-Bissaka fell asleep at the start, the Barca team expected it and he ended up taking a dangerous shot inside the area, he saved well from De Gea at his right post.
Minute 33: Ter Stegen again! Great response from the German to avoid 1-0 to Rashford, taking advantage of a mistake early on by Coute to get into the area and finish in a cross. Barca was saved.
Minute 29: United have a clear advantage in the air and Casemiro was close to making it count. Perfect foul by Bruno and header by the Brazilian, well saved by De Gea. The match is open to any team.
Minute 27: Weghorst failed! Very clean one-on-one for the Dutchman, after a great assist from Bruno. Weghorst defined De Gea’s body. United lost their unbeaten status.
Minute 26: Shut up Sancho! Great overflow down the right wing, centre-back and a shot (save on the way) from the England striker, which licked Ter Stegen’s right-hand post.
Minute 18: Combination of Gavi and Pedri so that last volley is shot from inside the area. Diversion above
Minute 12: Dangerous frontal foul for Barca. Marcos Alonso deflects from above. In any case, good minutes from the locals, after the better start for United.
Minute 9: A very misdirected shot by Araujo from the edge of the area. The Uruguayan is very active in attack and defense.
Minute 8: Lock up Lewandowski! Good counter-attack from Xavi’s side, resulting in the Pole’s powerful shot from inside the area well covered by De Gea at mid-height.
Minute 6: Another clear arrival from United, superior at the start. Rashford spilled over, sent into the center and Alba ended up blocking Bruno’s shot, who moved into the centre-forward position.
Minute 0: First seconds and first chance for United, with Fred coming into the box and going very close to finishing from Bruno’s low cross. Alba’s first defensive distraction. Meanwhile, a surprise is noticed among Barca’s unemployed: Araujo is on the wing and Cude is in the center. The purpose? Marcus Rashford’s mark.
The match has begun!
The teams are already on the field. The scene is being set for Barcelona’s big clash with Manchester United in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 playoffs.
All ready in the dressing rooms. Europa League night at Camp Nou.
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– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) February 16, 2023
Surprise on the left of the Barca defense. Contrary to what was expected with Andreas Christensen and Alejandro Balde, Xavi chose Marcos Alonso and Jordi Alba for this area. The rest of the owners of both sets, no great news.
A United full of victims. Ten Hag’s men come into this game with several important absences. Lisandro Martínez and newly incorporated Marcel Sabitzer are booked for accumulating yellow cards. While Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek, Antony, Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial are injured.
The Manchester United squad
David De Gea? Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia; Fred, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes? Jadon Sancho, Wout Weghorst and Marcus Rashford.
✅ Eleven confirmed!
📋 This is how we will take the field against Xavi Hernandez’s Barcelona.#MUFC #UEL
– Manchester United (@ManUtd_Es) February 16, 2023
Barcelona alignment
Marc-André ter Stegen; Jules Coute, Ronald Araujo, Marcos Alonso, Jordi Alba? Gavi, Frack Kessié, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri; Rafinha and Robert Lewandowski.
𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐎́𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐀𝐄 pic.twitter.com/ztDGKB5VbA
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) February 16, 2023
How to watch Barcelona vs. Manchester United? Schedule, TV channel and online streaming
- Day: Thursday, February 16
- Time: 6:45pm ES (11:45am CDMX, 12:45pm ET, 2:45pm AR)
- Stage: Camp Nou
- TV channels:
- Spain: Movistar Champions League
- Argentina: ESPN
- USA: TUDN
- Mexico: ESPN
- Flow:
- Spain: Movistar Plus+
- Argentina: Star+
- USA: TUDN App, ViX+, Paramount+, fuboTV
- Mexico: Star+
