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Manchester United and FC Barcelona are preparing for a do-or-die match as they will play the 2nd leg of the round of 16 tonight. The first leg was tied after a thrilling 2-2 draw at Camp Nou. However, Manchester United are ready to host the 2nd leg against FC Barcelona at Old Trafford tonight.
Stats and Facts
Manchester United are literally unstoppable at their home ground, Old Trafford. They are unbeaten in their last 17 consecutive home games. Moreover, the comfortable victory against Leicester City by a 3-0 margin boosted them hugely.
However, the records against FC Barcelona are not good for Manchester United. They have won only one of their last 11 matches in European competitions.
However, the Red Devils’ home records are in their favor. They lost only two of their last 11 games in European competitions at Old Trafford.
Team News
FC Barcelona have a massive blow ahead of tonight’s clash at Old Trafford. Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out of the squad due to injury. Barcelona will also miss their midfield duo, Gavi and Pedri. Pedri got a knock in the first leg and will miss tonight’s match. Furthermore, Gavi is unavailable due to suspension.
Barca boss Xavi Hernandez talked about them. He said, “Dembele is also a big blow, a huge blow for us. He can make a difference on the pitch. Pedri and Gavi are players that are so important for us on the pitch. Gavi has pure passion and intensity, and that’s exactly what we need tomorrow. It’s a big absence for us, but we have alternatives.”
On the other hand, Manchester United have good news. Casemiro and Marcel Sabitzer are back in the squad. Manager Erik Ten Hag has more attacking options available with the return of Antony. Captain Harry Maguire trained with the squad as well. However, Anthony Martial, Donny Van De Beek, and Christian Eriksen remain injured.
Erik Ten Hag said, “There’s still a training session to go but I expect Harry Maguire and Antony dos Santos [to be] available,”
