Barcelona vs Manchester United: Records, Stats, Goals at Camp Nou, Head to Head & everything to know

A blockbuster Europa League playoff tie awaits when Barcelona host Manchester United on Thursday night. This eagerly-anticipated fixture was one the supporters have been waiting for since the draw was made. Two of Europe’s heavyweights who have often clashed against each other in the Champions League will set the stage on fire in this Europa League contest. The only downside is that one of the big sides will be eliminated from the competition in the first knockout round itself.

This game has all the necessary ingredients to get the pulse raising. Both teams are in decent form in recent weeks. They are heading into this game on the back of winning their weekend matches. Not to mention the star-studded line-up that is set to be on display in this game. Both teams have world class players across the pitch, who can change the momentum of the tie with a piece of magic anytime during the 90 minutes. Hence, supporters are in for a treat when these two sides take to the Camp Nou pitch on Thursday night.

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Even though both clubs have been in good form since the World Cup break, it is Barcelona who will be heading into this tie as favourites. It is largely thanks to their impeccable record in La Liga. The Catalan giants have 56 points from 21 games to sit atop the table. They also have a healthy 11-point cushion over second-placed Real Madrid despite playing a game more. On the other hand, Manchester United are placed third in the Premier League standings with 46 points from 23 games. Considering where United finished last season, it is an achievement on its own from Erik ten Hag’s side.

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Records, Stats, Goals at Camp Nou

These two clubs have taken part in multiple encounters over the past in the Champions League. It includes two finals in 2009 and 2011, which were both won by Barcelona. However, this season they are not going to compete in Europe’s elite competition. After finishing third in Group C of the Champions League, Barcelona had dropped down to Europa League. Man United though have played this competition from the start this season.

There has been a total of five matches that have taken place between Barcelona and Manchester United at Camp Nou. The Catalan giants – as expected – won the majority of them with 3, while the remaining two ended as draws. Hence, United will be eager to break their duck at Camp Nou on Thursday night. The last time they played each other at this ground was in 2019 – second leg of a Champions League quarterfinal tie. Barcelona had comfortably won that game 3-0.

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