Published February 16,2023
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Barcelona and Manchester United shared a gripping 2-2 draw at Camp Nou on Thursday as the 2 European heavyweights traded blows in an intense Europa League play-off first leg.
Marcos Alonso despatched Barcelona in entrance with a header however the excellent Marcus Rashford drilled dwelling to stage for the guests and helped pressure a Jules Kounde personal objective which gave United the lead.
Raphinha’s cross flew in to drag Barcelona stage they usually would possibly gained the sport, hitting the publish late on, whereas the hosts additionally needed a penalty after Fred appeared to deal with within the field.
Xavi Hernandez and Erik ten Hag’s sides are two of probably the most in-form groups in Europe and delivered a outstanding spectacle.
Having twice clashed in Champions League finals in 2009 and 2011, this Europa League duel supplied an enthralling check of every workforce’s current enhancements.
“(We should have been) more clinical finishing chances,” Ten Hag instructed reporters.
“The disappointment is we didn’t score them, we should have scored a minimum of four goals.”
The coach additionally complained a few foul by Kounde on Rashford which went unpunished on the sting of Barcelona’s field.
“We can discuss if it was in the box or outside the box but it’s definitely a red card,” added Ten Hag.
“I asked the referee why. He said it was outside the box and not a foul. The linesman and referee were in a very good position and we have the VAR. I think it was a really bad decision.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
