Barcelona vs Man United

2023 - 2 - 16

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Football news live - Barcelona v Man Utd reaction ahead of press ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Live football news including the fallout from Manchester United's 2-2 Europa League draw against Barcelona and previews of this weekend's Premier League ...

It was a result that puts Christophe Galtier’s side as underdogs ahead of next month’s second leg – with Neymar leading an apology to the club’s ultras at the end of Tuesday’s game. Pep Guardiola’s incredible era of success began with the 2017/18 title and City marched on to glory in three of the next four seasons. It was a result that continues an alarming slide of form for the Ligue 1 leaders. Mount last signed a new contract in July 2019 after impressing on loan at Derby but is now coming to the end of that agreement. Araujo was initially set to join the Spanish club in the January transfer window, but his deal collapsed. Messi, who won the World Cup with Argentina last December, made a name for himself at Barcelona before making a tearful exit and joining PSG in the summer of 2021. Liverpool have engaged US banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to begin the search as seek new investment. Messi, 35, is out of contract at the end of the season. The two teams have experienced vastly different seasons, with the Magpies pushing for a return to European action, sitting five points above the Reds in ninth. Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie. The two European heavyweights will meet again at Old Trafford next Thursday, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Marcos Alonso opened the scoring with a second-half header before Rashford scored his 22nd goal of the season.

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag fumes at referee as Barcelona's Jules Kounde ... (Sky Sports)

Jules Kounde brought down Marcus Rashford on the edge of the Barcelona area as the last man, but referee Maurizio Mariani and the VAR decided the challenge ...

But they're a good team with good players and they managed to get an equaliser." "I've touched it past him and my foot's in front of the ball, I'm one-on-one with the goalkeeper, he hits my leg and it's clear contact. "We did well to get back into the game. "I've not watched it back, but in the moment I don't understand why the linesman or the referee think I'm going down there. You can discuss if it's in the box or outside the box, but definitely it's a red card. It was a really bad decision and I can't understand.

Europa League record set at Barca vs. Man United match | NEWS ... (Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am)

A total of 90,255 spectators watched this clash in the first leg of the Round of 32 at the Camp Nou stadium of Barca. The previous record was set on February 23 ...

A Europa League record was set at the Barcelona vs. The previous record was set on February 23, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, where 80,465 spectators attended the Europa League Round of 32 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gent. A total of 90,255 spectators watched this clash in the first leg of the Round of 32 at the Camp Nou stadium of Barca.

Watch Angry Raphinha Repeatedly Punch Chair After Being ... (Sports Illustrated)

Raphinha was furious after being substituted off during Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League. Raphinha angrily punched a ...

Barcelona star Raphinha apologises for angry reaction to ... (Manchester Evening News)

The Brazilian gave Man United nightmares for 83 minutes in the Europa League game before surprisingly being taken off.

"I already spoke to the coach after the game, I took the opportunity to apologise to everyone," Raphinha said. "To the coach again, to Ferran, who was going to take my position, to the team, to the fans. “I understand Raphinha’s anger, I was also angry," the former midfielder said. "I made the changes thinking about the team and not to point fingers at anyone. "We are human beings and we all have moments that we cannot control. And with the Spanish giants pushing to take a lead back to Old Trafford and Raphinha their danger-man throughout, there will have been some relieved Reds to see his number come up on 83 minutes, to be replaced by Ferran Torres.

Key Barcelona man Pedri facing a month on the sidelines after ... (Goal.com)

WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona suffered a blow after losing key midfielder Pedri to injury in the first half of their Europa League clash with Manchester United ...

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Xavi is already without captain Sergio Busquets and forward Ousmane Dembele due to injury and has now lost another key player. Following tests on Friday morning the damage has been confirmed and he will be unavailable for selection until his leg has recovered." Pedri was able to walk off the pitch but now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tests confirmed the extent of the injury.

Manchester United player ratings: Rashford and Casemiro superb ... (Manchester Evening News)

Man United drew with Barcelona in their Europa League play-off first leg and here are how the players rated.

Started behind Rashford but was the furthest forward for a one-on-one that he botched. Started on the right but moved inside to create a great chance for Wout Weghorst. Did not make the most of his opportunities with the ball and made a mess of Wan-Bissaka's pull-back.