Barcelona snatches a draw from the fangs of Manchester United
Goals: Barcelona – Manchester United – Played on 02/16/2023
The positive tie was settled, with a score of (2-2), during the Barcelona and Manchester United confrontation, this Thursday evening, in the framework of the knockout round competitions that qualify for the final 16, which was held at the “Spotify Camp Nou” stadium.
Marcos Alonso and Rafinha scored for Barcelona in minutes (50, 76), while Manchester United scored Marcus Rashford (53) and Jules Conde by mistake (59).
The return match will take place on Thursday, February 23, at Old Trafford.
The match began with pressure from the hosts, and Robert Lewandowski, the Barcelona striker, aimed a powerful ball from inside the area, which was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper David De Gea in the 8th minute.
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Then the Blaugrana continued to press, with a shot from Marcos Alonso from outside the area in the 12th minute, and another shot from Javi in the 18th minute.
The most dangerous opportunity for the guests came in the 32nd minute, from a corner kick that reached Casemiro, who escaped from the control of the Blaugrana defense, and hit a header that passed over Ter Stegen’s goal.
Ter Stegen shone in blocking a shot from Rashford from inside the penalty area in the 33rd minute.
Pedri was injured and could not complete the match, so Xavi Hernandez pushed Sergi Roberto instead of him, before the end of the first half.