Barcelona vs Manchester United Match Preview, Team News and Prediction.
Barcelona are hosting Manchester United on the second leg of the Champions League quarter finals. Luke Shaw's own goal may have provided Barcelona an edge in the tie but there is only that one goal and Manchester United have all to play for.
The first leg tie between the two teams at Old Traford ended in a 1-0 win for Barcelona which means United must score to keep there hopes alive. Manchester United must be confident to turn the tie around after there win against West Ham in the league. On the other hand, Barcelona rested ten players out of the eleven that started again Manchester United in the first leg. Ter Stegen was the only player who started in both the games. Jordi Alba, Coutinho and Arthur came off the bench in the second half. Barcelona shared points against the bottom of the table team SD Huesca.
The first leg tie between the two teams at Old Traford ended in a 1-0 win for Barcelona which means United must score to keep there hopes alive. Manchester United must be confident to turn the tie around after there win against West Ham in the league. On the other hand, Barcelona rested ten players out of the eleven that started again Manchester United in the first leg. Ter Stegen was the only player who started in both the games. Jordi Alba, Coutinho and Arthur came off the bench in the second half. Barcelona shared points against the bottom of the table team SD Huesca.
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Team News:
Barcelona got an injury boost in the form of Ousmane Dembele as he featured for 67 minutes against Huesca. The rest of the players are fresh as they were rested in the league clash. Manchester United will be without Luke Shaw as he is suspended after picking the yellow card in the first leg. United have got Nemanja Matic recovered from the injury and will also be hopping to get Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera back in their squad.
Barcelona XI- Marc Andre Ter Stegen, Sergi Roberto, Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Jordi Alba, Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets, Arthur, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Ousmane Dembele.
Manchester United XI- David De Gea, Diogo Dalot, Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof, Ashley Young, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Fred, Anthony Martial, Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford.
Prediction:
Considering the recent form, Barcelona are favourites to win. Moreover, Barcelona have lost only one game at home this season. Manchester United are having a tough task at there hands lets see how they play. Scoreline- 3-1 to Barcelona with Dembele, Messi and Suarez scoring one each and Pogba to score for United.
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