Barcelona – Manchester Utd : Preview & Prediction
Barcelona returns to European competition after their Champions League campaign where they were far inferior to Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, winning only two games against the weak Viktoria Plzen.
Now things have changed at Can Barça and they have 11 consecutive victories between those obtained in La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup and the respective rounds of the Copa del Rey.
On Sunday they beat Villarreal by 0-1 with a goal by Pedri, something that already seems to be a general trend. They dominate the league with total authority and it seems almost impossible for them to escape.
Sergio Busquets and Dembelé are out through injury, while Gavi will miss the return leg if he sees a card. The possible eleven that Xavi could present would be with Ter Stegen; Koundé, Roland Araújo, Christensen, Jordi Alba; Kessié, Frenkie De Jong, Pedri; Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
Manchester United lost the first match of the group stage against Real Sociedad, but then won the other 5 to get through, albeit as 2nd as the Donostians conceded 1 goal less.
In the Premier League they are behind Arsenal and Manchester City, quite far behind in the fight for the title. This Sunday they beat Leeds United 2-0 away with goals from Marcus Rashford and Garnacho.
Quite a few casualties to travel to the Nou Camp. Eriksen, Greenwood, Anthony Martial, McTominay and Donny van de Beek will be absent due to injury, in addition to Lisandro Martinez who is serving a suspension. The presence of Antony remains in doubt.
We could expect a Manchester United eleven with David De Gea; Dalot, Rafael Varane, Shaw, Malacia; Casemiro, Fred; Bruno Fernandes; Sancho, Weghorst and Marcus Rashford.
Barcelona – Manchester Utd : Betting Tips
Barcelona – Win Odds: 1.75
