UEL: Barca and United play out a thriller

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Barcelona 2 - 2 Manchester United

Manchester United and Barcelona played out a thrilling first-leg draw at the Nou Camp.

Match report

Barcelona. grabbed the opener when Marcos Alonso headed in at the back post from Raphinha's corner. United responded immediately through the in-form Marcus Rashford as he slipped in a finish at the near post.

The Red Devils showed resilience to turn the game around as Rashford's cross was then turned into his own net by Barcelona defender Jules Kounde.

Sadly for the away side, they were unable to hold on as ex-Leeds winger Raphinha's cross from wide on the right sailed all the way into the net.

Rashford v Barcelona

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Reaction

Beth T tweeted: "Ten Hag needs to be taken seriously, what he’s done with this Manchester United team in 7 months is unbelievable."

The United Reds Twitter account added: "We just dominated Barcelona in The Nou Camp. I thought this rebuild would take years. Erik ten Hag is fast-tracking everything in an incredibly quick fashion. One of the very best managers in world football. We are blessed!"

Ryan, another United fan, told us offline: "David De Gea has been phenomenal tonight. Casemiro and Rashford will get the plaudits but their keeper has kept United in this match at times."

Barca perspective

Barcelona fans will be pleased at how they recovered from going 2-1 down. However, there's an argument that this was a missed opportunity. Man United will have players returning from injury and suspension next week. This will further add to their qualities across the pitch.

Manuel, a Barcelona fan, added: "Wow, what a match. That was football at its very best. Great to see these exceptional European sides competing like that."

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