GIANT THRILLER
Daily Record|February 17, 2023
Nou Camp classic deserved to be on the biggest Euro stage
DAVID MCDONNELL
GIANT THRILLER

BARCELONA....2 MAN UTD....2

NEVER mind this was the Europa League - and a play-off tie at that.

It was an epic duel worthy of the Champions League between European heavyweights who will both surely grace that stage next season.

A throwback to past classic encounters between these two giants, a thrilling display of attacking football that got fans off their seats.

Yet not even the brilliance of Marcus Rashford could earn Manchester United a first victory over Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

Xavi's vibrant side went ahead through Marcos Alonso but a Rashford strike and Jules Kounde own-goal left them staring at defeat before Raphinha's leveller.

Erik ten Hag felt his side should have had a penalty at 2-1 when Rashford was brought down by Kounde and the United boss was booked for protesting.

Ten Hag blasted: "It was a clear foul on Marcus. It's a red card. The ref said it was outside the box and no foul. A really bad decision.

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