This Thursday, Barcelona e Manchester United drew 2-2, in a first leg valid for the second phase of the Europa League. At Camp Nou, the home team took the lead, suffered the comeback and then sought a draw. Alonso and Raphinha scored for Barça, while Rashford and Koundé (against) scored for United.
The teams face each other again next Thursday, February 23, at 17:00 (from Brasilis), at Old Trafford, to define a place in the round of 16
Barcelona returns to the field this Sunday, at 5 pm, when they face Cádiz, at Camp Nou, for the 22nd round of the Spanish Championship. Manchester United has an appointment on the same day with Leicester, for the 24th round of the English Championship, at 11 am, at Old Trafford.
The game
Before 10 minutes, a chance for each side. Bruno Fernandes received from Rashord and was stopped at the time of the kick. Afterwards, Lewandowsi received on the left, finished and saw De Gea flatten. The match continued balanced, with dispute in the midfield. Barcelona still owes a chance with Gavi, who sent it out.
Subsequently, United owned the best chances. Sancho hit first, but the ball deflected in the defense and went out close to Ter Stegen’s goal. In the sequence, Weghorst almost scored and stopped Ter Stegen. You Red Devils they took danger with Rashford, who invaded the area, finished strong and stopped at the goalkeeper. In the final stretch, Barcelona had a good chance after Wan-Bissaka failed, but De Gea defended Jordi Alba’s submission.
On the way back to the second half, Raphinha played a good part. After assisting Sergi Roberto, the Brazilian kicked well and saw the ball go close to Ter Stegen’s goal. Then, Sancho missed a clear chance, from inside the area, after a poorly made cut by the home defense. Barcelona took the lead after four minutes. Alonso took advantage of the cross in the area after a corner kick and headed it in.
Without leaving much time for Barça to celebrate, United equalized. Rashford received a good pass from Fred, on the right, invaded the area and finished, this time, with no chance for Ter Stegen. Then, Erik ten Hag’s team turned the score around, at 13. Appearing well in the attack, Rashford made a good move on the right, crossed in the area and Koundé ended up sending it against.
In the 30th minute, after an error in United’s ball output, Koundé regained possession, played for Raphinha, who kicked to balance the net. Lewandowski narrowly missed the goal inside the area. The Brazilian almost scored one more, but De Gea avoided it. In the final minutes, the United goalkeeper appeared well to hold the tie.
See the results of this Thursday’s other Europa League games:
Shakhtar Donetsk 2 x 1 Rennes
Ajax 0 x 0 Union Berlin
RB Salzburg 1 x 0 Roma
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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