Manchester United host Barcelona in their Europa League playoff second-leg clash at Old Trafford on Thursday in what is poised to be another thrilling encounter.
The tie stands at 2-2 after a breathless first leg at Camp Nou last week that was one of the most dramatic games of the season so far in Europe.
In-form Marcus Rashford grabbed his 22nd goal of the campaign as he lit up the match in the Catalans' back yard. He also sent in the cross that Joules Kounde turned into his own net to take United 2-1 up after Marcos Alonso had opened the scoring for Barca.
But Xavi Hernandez's side grabbed a late equaliser thanks to Raphinha to leave the tie poised on a knife edge.
United manager Erik ten Hag can welcome back Brazilian forward Anthony and defender Harry Maguire from injury for the Old Trafford crunch, while Central defender Lisandro Martinez and midfielder Marcel Sabitzer are also available after missing the first leg through suspension.
The Dutchman said ahead of the game: “We have an idea. What we do different you will see tomorrow on the pitch. We all want to play big games, big matches. We have to give our best.”
Barca will be without key midfielders Pedri and Gavi in Manchester.
You can see Marcus Rashford and his United teammates training for the big game in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.
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Marcus Rashford celebrates after Jules Kounde's own goal puts Manchester United 2-1 in front in the 2-2 Europa League play-off first leg draw against Barcelona at Camp Nou on February 16, 2023. Getty -
Marcus Rashford celebrates Kounde's own goal. Getty -
Marcus Rashford celebrates after levelling at 1-1. Reuters -
Raphinha celebrates after scoring Barcelona's second goal. AP -
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates scoring their second goal with Ansu Fati. Reuters -
Raphinha's free kick evades Robert Lewandowski and David de Gea to level the scores at 2-2. Getty -
United players celebrate after Jules Kounde's own goal. PA -
Rashford scores United's first goal. AP -
Barca's Marcos Alonso celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game. Getty -
Alonso heads Barca in front. AP -
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring for Barca. Reuters -
Barcelona Robert Lewandowski takes on the United defence. EPA -
Barca midfielder Gavi in action against United goalkeeper David De Gea. EPA -
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha fights for the ball with United's Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia. AFP -
Manchester United's midfielder Fred hits the deck. AFP -
United's Raphael Varane in action with Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski. Reuters -
United's Wout Weghorst with Barcelona's Jules Kounde. Reuters -
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and Barcelona's Xavi before the game starts at Camp Nou. PA
