On Feb 23rd, Manchester United will host Barcelona in a Europa League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Manchester United is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against Leicester City. Marcus Rashford scored the first goal for Manchester United in the 25th minute, then Marcus Rashford added another in the 56th minute on a feed from Fred At the end of 90 a dissapointed Leicester City couldn’t manage to score, and Manchester United took the shutout win. Manchester United is on a hot streak lately, having won 7 of their last 10, while in Barcelona’s last match they recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Cádiz. Sergi Roberto scored the first goal for Barcelona in the 43rd minute, then Robert Lewandowski added another in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a feed from Sergi Roberto In the end, Cádiz was frustrated by Barcelona’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Barcelona ended the match with the shutout victory. Barcelona is on a hot streak lately, having won 9 of their last 10.
In their last match on Thu Feb 16th, Barcelona and Manchester United battled to a 2-2 draw. Marcos Alonso scored the first goal for Barcelona in the 50th minute, then in the 52nd minute, Fred sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Marcus Rashford .
Raphinha has been the most effective weapon for Barcelona lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted three goals in his last five matches. Manchester United is glad to have Marcus Rashford in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored 6 goals.