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Europa League | Knockout Round Playoffs | 1st Leg
Feb 16, 2023 at 5.45pm UK
Camp Nou
Manchester United logo

Barcelona
2 - 2
Man Utd

Alonso (50'), Raphinha (76')
Alba (30'), Gavi (73')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Rashford (52'), Kounde (59' og.)
Varane (43'), Casemiro (65'), ten Hag (66'), Malacia (72')

The Match

Match Report

Barcelona come from behind to draw 2-2 with Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round playoff at Camp Nou.

Team News

Marcos Alonso and Franck Kessie start for Barcelona in Thursday's Europa League clash with Manchester United.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Barcelona and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Thursday's Europa League playoff first-leg clash with Barcelona.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League clash with Manchester United.

Form, Standings, Stats

Barcelona

All competitions
Last Game: Villarreal 0-1 Barcelona
Sunday, February 12 at 8pm in La Liga

Manchester United

All competitions
Europa League
Last Game: Leeds 0-2 Man Utd
Sunday, February 12 at 2pm in Premier League

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Barcelona win with a probability of 66.39%. A draw had a probability of 19.1% and a win for Manchester United had a probability of 14.49%.

The most likely scoreline for a Barcelona win was 2-0 with a probability of 10.75%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (9.84%) and 1-0 (9.83%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (8.99%), while for a Manchester United win it was 1-2 (4.11%). The actual scoreline of 2-2 was predicted with a 4.5% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole correctly predicted a 2-2 draw for this match.

Result
BarcelonaDrawManchester United
66.39% (0.018000000000001 0.02) 19.12% (-0.0040000000000013 -0) 14.49% (-0.014999999999999 -0.01)
Both teams to score 53.22% (-0.015000000000001 -0.02)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
59.95% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)40.05% (0.0019999999999953 0)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
37.59% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)62.41% (0.0020000000000024 0)
Barcelona Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
88.79% (0.0030000000000001 0)11.21% (-0.0039999999999996 -0)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
64.26% (0.007000000000005 0.01)35.74% (-0.0090000000000003 -0.01)
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
59.94% (-0.020000000000003 -0.02)40.06% (0.019000000000005 0.02)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
23.29% (-0.018000000000001 -0.02)76.71% (0.016999999999996 0.02)
Score Analysis
    Barcelona 66.39%
    Manchester United 14.49%
    Draw 19.12%
BarcelonaDrawManchester United
2-0 @ 10.75% (0.0099999999999998 0.01)
2-1 @ 9.84%
1-0 @ 9.83% (0.0030000000000001 0)
3-0 @ 7.84% (0.0039999999999996 0)
3-1 @ 7.18%
4-0 @ 4.29% (0.0030000000000001 0)
4-1 @ 3.93%
3-2 @ 3.28% (-0.0019999999999998 -0)
5-0 @ 1.88% (0.002 0)
4-2 @ 1.8%
5-1 @ 1.72% (0.00099999999999989 0)
Other @ 4.06%
Total : 66.39%
1-1 @ 8.99% (-0.0020000000000007 -0)
2-2 @ 4.5% (-0.0019999999999998 -0)
0-0 @ 4.49% (0.00099999999999945 0)
3-3 @ 1% (-0.0010000000000001 -0)
Other @ 0.14%
Total : 19.12%
1-2 @ 4.11% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)
0-1 @ 4.11% (-0.0020000000000007 -0)
0-2 @ 1.88% (-0.002 -0)
2-3 @ 1.37% (-0.002 -0)
1-3 @ 1.25% (-0.002 -0)
Other @ 1.77%
Total : 14.49%

How you voted: Barcelona vs Man Utd

Barcelona
47.9%
Draw
17.5%
Manchester United
34.6%
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Build-up
On-loan Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst on January 18, 2023
Wout Weghorst "really looking forward to" Barcelona test
Wout Weghorst is determined to help Manchester United pick up a positive result against Barcelona on Thursday night.
Feb 16, 12:59
 Frenkie de Jong in action for Barcelona on August 13, 2022
Xavi insists Frenkie de Jong did not want to leave Barcelona for Manchester United
Barcelona boss Xavi insists that midfielder Frenkie de Jong did not want to sign for Manchester United during the last summer transfer window.
Feb 16, 09:55
 Manchester United defender Luke Shaw pictured on January 3, 2023
Luke Shaw delighted Casemiro is available for Barcelona clash
Luke Shaw says that the Manchester United defenders feel more secure when experienced midfielder Casemiro is on the field.
Feb 15, 20:13
 Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in action in July 2022
Erik ten Hag lavishes praise on Manchester United-linked Frenkie de Jong
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag praises Frenkie de Jong ahead of Thursday's Europa League contest with Barcelona.
Feb 15, 20:00
 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured before the match on January 18, 2023
Erik ten Hag relishing Barcelona "test" in Europa League
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag says that he is looking forward to "a good test" against Barcelona in the Europa League knockout round playoffs.
Feb 15, 19:45
 Casemiro celebrates scoring for Manchester United on January 3, 2023
Casemiro's record vs. Barcelona
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Feb 15, 17:03
 Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring for Barcelona on October 12, 2022
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Former Manchester United defender Denis Irwin says that Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski will be a huge danger to the Red Devils in the Europa League.
Feb 15, 16:37
 Raphinha in action for Barcelona on October 4, 2022
Raphinha calls Manchester United "one of the best clubs in the world"
Barcelona attacker Raphinha looks ahead to Thursday's Europa League knockout round first leg playoff with Manchester United.
Feb 15, 16:17
 FC Barcelona coach Xavi reacts on January 8, 2023
Xavi looks ahead to "great match" against Manchester United
Barcelona boss Xavi relishes the chance to take on Manchester United, with the two sides preparing to lock horns in the Europa League.
Feb 15, 15:56
 Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring against Real Sociedad on January 25, 2023
Barcelona confirm squad for Manchester United clash
Barcelona confirm their squad for Thursday's Europa League knockout round playoff first leg with Manchester United.
Feb 15, 15:38
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on February 4, 2023
Manchester United name travelling squad for Barcelona contest
Manchester United confirm their squad for Thursday's Europa League knockout round playoff first leg against Barcelona.
Feb 15, 15:19
 Lisandro Martinez in action for Manchester United on October 2, 2022
How Manchester United could line up against Barcelona
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Thursday's Europa League playoff first-leg clash with Barcelona.
Feb 14, 16:55
 Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele pictured on September 7, 2022
How Barcelona could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona could line up for Thursday's Europa League playoff first-leg clash with Manchester United.
Feb 14, 16:54
 Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets on October 16, 2022
Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League clash with Manchester United.
Feb 13, 18:33
 Manchester United's Marcel Sabitzer on February 4, 2023
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Barcelona
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