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Barcelona vs Manchester United is on BT Sport in the UK. Brit abroad? Use a VPN to watch the Europa League with your subscription (opens in new tab) from anywhere. In the first leg of what is undoubtedly the standout tie of the Europa League knockout round play-offs, Manchester United travel to Barcelona. With the two clubs boasting eight Champions League / European Cup titles between them and both contesting their domestic leagues' title races this season, it's an uncharacteristically heavyweight clash for the second-tier continental competition. While it's not where they (or Barca) ultimately want to be, United have reached the final in two of their last three Europa League campaigns, lifting the trophy in 2017 under Jose Mourinho.
Camp Nou in Barcelona will host. Where to watch Barcelona vs Manchester UnitedTV channel: The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 2 with coverage starting at 5pm GMT. Live stream: The BT Sport app will allow subscribers to access a live steam across mobile devices, laptops, games consoles, tablets and more. LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Injured: Busquets will miss the United game with ankle ligament damage / Getty ImagesBarcelona vs Manchester United team newsBarca are missing the vastly experienced Sergio Busquets, while Ousmane Dembele is still suffering from a hamstring problem.
Barcelona vs Manchester United: Europa League previewWhile the fact this most glamorous of fixtures is taking place within the confines of Europe’s secondary club competition explains some of the respective struggles of both teams, it does not tell the whole story. Indeed, both Barca and United look resurgent. Xavi’s side sit atop LaLiga with the safety of an eleven-point gap over Real Madrid, while Erik ten Hag has United playing some of their best football in years. A Champions League final just over a decade ago, even a Europa League setting does little to dampen the excitement of a meeting between two of the continent’s in-form sides. Date, kick-off time and venueBarcelona vs Manchester United is scheduled for an 5. 45pm GMT kick-off on Thursday 16 February 2023.
They finished as group runners-up this time around, albeit only due to their head-to-head record with winners Real Sociedad. Barca, meanwhile, dropped into the Europa League after crashing out in the Champions League for the second season running. Their European fortunes have contrasted starkly with their domestic exploits this term, though: Xavi's side have an 11 point lead over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the La Liga summit.
Still, Xavi has a number of options to replace his two stricken World Cup winners. Frenkie de Jong – a long-standing target of United’s – is expected to start alongside Pedri and Gavi in midfield, while Ansu Fati or Ferran Torres could partner Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski in attack. Ten Hag has confirmed that none of Scott McTominay, Antony or Anthony Martial will make the game through respective injuries. Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer also miss out. Casemiro, however, will be available after missing the last two Premier League games through suspension. Barcelona vs Manchester United predictionBarcelona are yet to lose at home this season and boast the best defence in Spain. While United have come on leaps and bounds of late, it’s a huge ask to go to Camp Nou and win.
Barcelona vs Manchester United live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this Europa League match(Image credit: David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) Barcelona vs Manchester United live stream and match preview, Thursday February 16, 5:45pm GMTBarcelona vs Manchester United live stream and match previewLooking for a Barcelona (opens in new tab) vs Manchester United (opens in new tab) live stream? We've got you covered.
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