Europa League

Villarreal boss Quique Setien has described the Blaugrana's new ethos in glowing terms after his side were beaten by Xavi's side on Sunday in LaLiga. “ ...

[anchester United](/topic/manchester-united) have been warned that [Barcelona](/topic/barcelona) are working harder than ever off the ball, ahead of their upcoming [Europa League](/topic/europa-league) meeting. “The data is there, Barcelona are the team that runs the most without the ball. “There is something that this Barcelona team has changed a lot, which is without the ball,” he is quoted by

Barcelona and Manchester United are set to meet once again this week as two of football's giants clash in the Europa League knockout stages.Between th.

Get up to £30 in free bets on selected events. - Barcelona and Manchester United have faced 13 times in all competitions (6 Barcelona wins, 3 Man Utd wins, 4 draws). £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Bonuses expire in 7 days. We’re in the best moment since I came here as a coach.” This would be his first appearance against Manchester United.

IF YOU had told Chelsea fans that Andreas Christensen would be the beating heart of Europe's best defence this season, many would have laughed.After.

“The first defender is Robert Lewandowski. Frenkie de Jong is likely to start as he faces the club that were desperate to sign him in the summer. [Marcel Sabitzer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/marcel-sabitzer/) is also unable to play for the same reasons - but he picked them up while playing for Bayern Munich instead. For a team that is under pressure to entertain, the willingness to put in a shift - even though Barca will be without the injured Sergio Busquets and Ousmane Dembele against United - has been a huge signal of intent. - Subscription members of BT Sport can head to BT Sport website or the BT Sport app to stream the entire action live. “But it doesn’t always happen like that and we are winning many games by the minimum because of the way we defend.” That's where the intensity in the pressure begins and it infects the rest. “The defender who has surprised me the most is Christensen , who is having a great performance and has adapted quickly.” It is a testament to his anticipation and timing, with the Dane more at home in a League that does not require the same physical commitment as the Prem. He said: “At the defensive back line, we are seeing more of Araujo and Christensen in the central axis. While the rugged Araujo has earned many of the plaudits, it is Christensen who has caught the eye with the calm assurance he was expected to bring to SW6 - but was never quite able to deliver. And Manchester United have to solve the puzzle that has frustrated Spain if they are to stay on course for Europa League glory.

The new generation of football fans tuning into the Europa League blockbuster playoff between traditional European powerhouses Manchester United and ...

After running through a revolving door of coaches, United seem to have finally settled on Dutchman Erik ten Hag, who after a rather shaky start to the season with losses to Brentford and Brighton, has really turned United around. Barcelona, meanwhile, are on a 11-match unbeaten streak, with their 1-1 draw against Espanyol in December the only match they had failed to win. Since Ferguson left, United have reached the quarterfinals twice, been eliminated at the last-16 stage twice and failed to make it out of the group on two occasions. The next season would be one of the darkest memories for any Barcelona fan when they were demolished 8-2 by Bayern Munich in one match. In the 2018/19 season, they lost 0-4 at Anfield in the second leg of the semifinals having won the 1st leg at Camp Nou 3-0. Since winning the UCL in 2015, Barcelona’s Champions League form has gone from bad to worse.

The Catalans crashed out of Europe's premier competition at the first hurdle, while Manchester United finished runner-up in its Europa League group, ...

“(Xavi) has a plan, maybe it’s taken longer than he expected, but you see results step by step. Ten Hag also guided Manchester United into the EFL Cup final and the FA Cup fifth round, maximising their chances of earning their first silverware since winning the Europa League in 2017. Ten Hag has helped striker Marcus Rashford find his best form, with 13 goals in his last 15 games, and the team has climbed to third in the table. We have a better idea of what to do on the pitch and this is key to success.” The coach, who starred for Barcelona in midfield in their 2009 and 2011 Champions League final victories over Ferguson’s Red Devils, is returning his side to their former glory. Barcelona hosts Manchester United Thursday in a match-up that has twice graced the Champions League final but this week has the relative ignominy of taking place in the Europa League play-off round.

Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov has predicted the outcome of the Europa League clash between the Red Devils and Barcelona. According to.

“Manchester United are in great form at the moment, so it’s going to be a great tie to watch. “Obviously it’s not going to be easy because Barcelona are 11 points clear at the top of La Liga and are likely to become the champions of Spain. According to the Bulgarian, United will have a tough task when they meet the multiple times Champions League champions in the Europa League Playoffs.

Erik ten Hag's team face Spanish league leaders on Thursday evening in a mouth-watering clash but the absence of financial rewards show the need to finish ...

Barca will be without Ousmane Dembele and Sergio Busquets but come into the tie having won 15 of their past 16 games in all competitions, drawing the other. The club also lost millions in commercial payments from missing out on the Champions League. Christian Eriksen is among four players out with injury, though winger Antony could be declared fit. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) banked more than €100m for last season’s Champions League win, where they defeated [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) in the final, while Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt made only about €40m. Manchester United return to the scene of the greatest moment in their club’s history on Thursday night for a Europa League tie that would typically top the billing of any United will not even make that amount should they go all the way in the Europa League - although the real top prize is a guaranteed spot in next season’s Champions League.

BARCELONA manager Xavi is planning to use Ronald Araújo to stop Marcus Rashford.The in form Manchester United striker is currently one of the most pr.

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Barcelona could be without midfielder Gavi in the second leg of their Europa League play-off clash with Man Utd.

[Ten Hag](https://www.sportbible.com/erik-ten-hag)'s side, however, having picked up three yellow cards in the Europa League group stage. - Xavi compares Barcelona with Man Utd as Champions League claim made](/football/manchester-united-barcelona-xavi-europa-league-news-456295-20230203) [When will Man Utd play Barcelona in their Europa League knockout round play-off tie?](/football/manchester-united-barcelona-europa-league-play-off-xavi-erik-ten-hag-20221107) [Barcelona 'suffer massive injury blow' with key player 'ruled out' of Man Utd clash](/football/manchester-united-barcelona-sergio-busquets-injury-news-240907-20230213) Therefore, if the veteran midfielder is passed fit, he will be able to play against United. The midfielder has established himself as one of Barcelona's key players, despite only being promoted to the first team last season. He will, therefore, miss the second leg against United if he is booked on Thursday. [United](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-united).

La Liga leaders Barcelona play host to Manchester United in the first leg of this Europa League play-off round tie.

[Real Madrid](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/10/08/champions-league/1125584-real-madrid-already-warnedof-mykhaylo-mudryks-rising-stock.html) saw the midfielder take in plenty of games at the largest ground in Europe. All five goals have come at home with the striker not able to find the net away from home in Europe this season. [Camp Nou](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2021/02/16/champions-league/1059757-vavels-last-16-champions-league-predictions-first-leg.html) as much as Brazilian midfielder [Casemiro](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/11/premier-league/1137463-leeds-united-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-preview-gameweek-23-2023.html). [Champions League](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/11/01/champions-league/1128240-liverpool-2-0-napoli-salah-and-nunez-clinch-much-needed-win-for-klopps-team.html) winner on five occasions, Casemiro is yet to win a [Europa League](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/02/21/champions-league/1102710-david-de-gea-returns-home-with-atletico-madrid-in-a-state-of-flux.html) to add to his large collection of titles and trophies. The teams are playing for a position in the Round of Sixteen, where group winners enter. [Christian Eriksen,](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/31/manchester-united/1136300-manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-carabao-cup-preview-semi-final-second-leg-2023.html) [Anthony Martial,](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/01/1136415-manchester-united-2-0-nottingham-forest-5-0-on-aggregate-united-brush-past-forest-to-book-a-place-in-the-final.html) Antony and Scott McTominay through injury at the [Camp Nou.](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2021/02/16/champions-league/1059793-fc-barcelona-1-4-paris-saint-germain-psg-run-riot-at-the-camp-nou.html) [Europa League](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/04/25/champions-league/1109711-villarreal-making-most-of-their-champions-league-golden-ticket.html) after finishing third in their [Champions League](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2023/02/14/champions-league/1137746-scott-parker-and-brugge-ready-for-rarified-air-of-champions-league-knockouts.html) group whilst the visitors to the City of Counts finished second in their [Europa League](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/04/25/champions-league/1109711-villarreal-making-most-of-their-champions-league-golden-ticket.html) group to progress into the knockout stages. Erik Ten Haag's outfit have also recently reached their first final since 2018 with a 5-0 aggregate win over [Champions League](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2023/02/14/champions-league/1137723-borussia-dortmund-vs-chelsea-uefa-champions-league-preview-round-of-16-2023.html) group stages was followed up with a brace against [Inter Milan](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/02/15/champions-league/1101875-evergreen-dzeko-continues-to-roll-back-the-years-with-inzaghis-inter.html) for Lewandowski's only goals this season in Europe. [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/22/premier-league/1135491-arsenal-3-2-manchester-united-post-match-player-ratings.html) and [Marcel Sabitzer](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/07/manchester-united/1137035-opportunity-knocks-for-marcel-sabitzer-to-fill-casemiro-void.html) are suspended but [Casemiro](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/07/premier-league/1137027-manchester-united-vs-leeds-united-premier-league-preview-gameweek-22-2023.html) is back available after serving a ban in his last two [Premier League](https://www.vavel.com/en/data/premier-league) games. [Ferran Torres](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/11/30/1130978-preview-japan-vs-spain-world-cup-group-e-round-3-2022.html) and [Ansu Fati](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/08/10/spain-la-liga/1119424-sergio-aguero-looks-ahead-to-new-season.html) could be called up to join [Robert Lewandowski](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2021/02/25/champions-league/1060998-lazio-1-4-bayern-munich-musiala-stars-as-munich-take-control-of-tie.html) and Raphina in an attacking trio. [Champions League](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2023/02/14/champions-league/1137768-ac-milan-1-0-tottenham-hotspur-post-match-player-ratings.html) final a mere 12 years ago, [Barcelona](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/09/07/champions-league/1122573-uefa-champions-league-matchday-1-team-of-the-week.html) and [Manchester United](https://www.vavel.com/en/data/manchester-united) meet in the [UEFA ](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/11/01/champions-league/1128186-chelsea-vs-dinamo-zagreb-champions-league-preview-gameweek-6-2022.html) [Europa League](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/04/25/champions-league/1109711-villarreal-making-most-of-their-champions-league-golden-ticket.html) on Thursday night.

MANCHESTER UNITED have been issued a warning about a “surprising” new tactic being used by Barcelona.The Red Devils travel to the Nou Camp for the.

[Sergio Busquets has been ruled out of the clash after suffering an ankle injury](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21285546/man-utd-barcelona-europa-league-busquets-injury-sevilla/) recently against Sevilla. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/erik-ten-hag/) will have to ensure his team are ready to deal with. [Xavi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/xavi/) puts a greater emphasis on the distance covered by his players and pressing the opposition. [United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) have recorded five wins out of their last six matches while [Barcelona](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) are 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga. [triumphed 1-0 at Villarreal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21363768/francis-coquelin-villarreal-barcelona-injury-arsenal/) on Sunday. [Red Devils travel to the Nou Camp for the first of a two-legged Europa League play-off](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/21366895/barcelona-vs-man-utd-stream-tv-channel-kick-off-time-team-news-champions-league/) on Thursday.

Following the resumption of the Champions League campaign, Juve's absence remains a bitter pill to swallow for the club's supporters.

However, this won’t be an easy mission either, especially in the presence of several European giants, the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal. Due to a disastrous group stage campaign, the Bianconeri will resume their continental adventure in the Europa League. The first order of business for Max Allegri’s men is a double-header against Nantes in the playoff round, beginning with Thursday’s home tie.

Nantes have a tough hurdle to cross in the Europa League playoffs, but Simon believes that his side have enough quality to succeed.

Nantes will square off against European juggernaut Juventus in the Europa League playoffs. “But we all know that in football you never know. Still, this year is different for him because of the opposition.

Juventus have decided to focus on winning the Europa League this season as they look to find a way back to the Champions League.

As such, they’ve decided to seriously aim for the title. The Bianconeri looked set to qualify for next season’s Champions League after recovering from a slow start to the season, but everything changed last month after the FIGC court decided to hand the club a 15-point penalty for allegedly falsifying their capital gains. [Juventus](/teams/juventus) have decided to focus on winning the Europa League this season as they look to find a way back to the Champions League.

Ligue 1 club Nantes have a mountain to climb in their bid to secure a place in the knockout round of the UEFA Europa League. The Canaries will be up.

Juventus is a great club, they have a great team. “But we all know that in football you never know. Ligue 1 club Nantes have a mountain to climb in their bid to secure a place in the knockout round of the UEFA Europa League.

Manchester United will be missing Antony, Anthony Martial, and Scott McTominay when they lock horns with Barcelona in the Europa League.

I think he is (heading) in the right direction. "I really like his team, the attacking way of play. "As a player, I admire (Xavi).

Teams qualifying for the final match will lock horns at the Puskas Arena in Hungary's capital city of Budapest. Here are all the Live streaming details for UEFA ...

Here are all the Live streaming details for UEFA Europa League 2023. The UEFA Europa League 2023 will bring Spanish giants Barcelona against Manchester United in the knockout playoffs at Camp Nou. UEFA Europa League 2023 Live: The 52nd season of the UEFA Europa League is gaining momentum again.

Erik ten Hag has named a 21-man squad for the trip to the Nou Camp.

[The teams go head to head in Catalonia at 17:45 GMT on Thursday](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/why-barcelona-v-man-utd-at-the-nou-camp-kicks-off-early), with the return match taking place at Old Trafford seven days later. [having been added to our list of registered players for the competition's knockout stages](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-united-confirm-europa-league-squad-changes-for-2023), alongside fellow January arrivals Sabitzer and goalkeeper Jack Butland. UNITED'S SQUAD FOR BARCELONA (A) [Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer are suspended though](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/early-team-news-for-barcelona-v-man-utd-on-16-february-at-nou-camp), having each picked up three bookings in Europe before the turn of the year - Sabitzer's yellows carry over from his participation in the Champions League group stages with Bayern Munich. [and Xavi's La Liga leaders are the opposition](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/how-to-watch-and-follow-barcelona-v-man-utd-at-the-nou-camp-europa-league). Manchester United flew out to Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon with a 21-man squad for the first leg of the Europa League play-off tie at the Nou Camp.

A European classic will offer another electric episode to soccer fans, as Barcelona and United will go head-to-head at Camp Nou in the Europa League.

Moreover, they are sitting third in the Premier League standings, with 46 points, two behind Manchester City and five away from Arsenal, who are topping the table. Real Sociedad (1-0), although United won five consecutive games after that in the European competition to comfortably book a spot among the best 16 teams. How to watch Barcelona vs Manchester United

Manchester United face Barcelona in the last 32 of the Europa League, with both sides having struggled to reach the heights expected in recent years, ...

“We have many options in the squad and we can use Luke as a full-back and as a centre-back,” said Ten Hag. “I think we're both heading in the right direction, so I think it's exciting to face each other. “I think Barcelona and us would have preferred to play this match in the final,” said Ten Hag. You can see that the philosophy he now brings to the team is his Barcelona. The way Barcelona played with him, he was such an important part of the team. The European heavyweights, who boast eight Champions League crowns and 46 league titles between them, face off at the Nou Camp tonight in what promises to be an epic duel.

Man United play Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday and our reporters have shared their preferred starting line-ups.

His pace will be required on the counter-attack and Weghorst could be a hindrance. Casemiro is available and he is going to have a huge role to play. The wide open spaces of the Nou Camp could be ideal for those three. Dalot and Varane start on the right. Raphael Varane and Casemiro are two world-class players who will be pivotal if United are to get a positive result. Ten Hag loves the left-footed option in the centre of defence so that means Shaw stepping up, with Malacia at left-back.

Still, while this being played in the Champions League would undoubtedly add another level of sheen to this tie, the fact it is in the Europa League should take ...

Live stream: The BT Sport app will allow subscribers to access a live steam across mobile devices, laptops, games consoles, tablets and more. Still, while this being played in the Champions League would undoubtedly add another level of sheen to this tie, the fact it is in the Europa League should take little away. Barcelona vs Manchester United live stream: How can I watch Europa League game on TV in UK today?