Barcelona v Man United LIVE commentary: Date, UK kick-off time and team newsBarcelona and Manchester United are set to meet once again this week as two of football’s giants clash in the Europa League knockout stages. Between them, these two have won multiple Champions League trophies, but they will do battle in UEFA’s secondary competition this season. Getty Erik ten Hag’s side have been excellent since the mid-season break But despite not meeting on the biggest stage, this is still a massive game with the victor likely to be installed as favourites to win the Europa League. And what makes this game even better is that both teams are in excellent form. Erik ten Hag’s side have lost just one of their last 16 games in all competitions, while Barca have won their last eight and are unbeaten in their last 16. Barcelona v Man United: talkSPORT coverage This Europa League knockout round play-off will take place on Thursday, February 16.
Barcelona are on a great run since finishing third in their Champions League group Barcelona v Man United: Team news The hosts largely have a full squad to choose from but they are likely to be without two key men. Ousmane Dembele, who has directly contributed to 15 goals this season, has been ruled out with a thigh problem. Sergio Busquets is also likely to miss out after suffering an ankle injury against Sevilla earlier this month. The Red Devils will welcome Casemiro back into the team as his suspension following his red card against Crystal Palace only applies to domestic competitions. But Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek, Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay are all injured. Antony should return after missing the double header against Leeds last week with a minor leg issue.
Manchester United have won each of their last five matches in Europe; only once before have they won six games consecutively in European competition – in their first six games of the 1965-66 season in the European Cup. Barcelona have lost five of their last 11 European matches at Camp Nou (W2 D4) – their previous five such defeats were spread across 101 games between 2002 and 2020. Robert Lewandowski has scored 45 goals in his last 37 games in European competition, while he has been directly involved in nine goals across his last three appearances against English clubs: two goals against Spurs in October 2019, one goal and two assists against Chelsea in February 2020, and another two goals and two assists against Chelsea in August 2020. This would be his first appearance against Manchester United.
Kick-off at Camp Nou is scheduled for 6:45pm local time, which is 5:45pm in the UK. talkSPORT will have live commentary from Barcelona, with Hugh Woozencroft serving as your presenter. Commentary will then come from Sam Matterface and former England striker Dean Ashton. talkSPORT. com will also have a dedicated live blog keeping you up to date with all the action. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
However, Ten Hag will also be without Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer through suspension. Casemiro can play against Barcelona Barcelona v Man United: What has been said? Barcelona legend and current boss Xavi speaking about Man United this season: “I will not say that [Barcelona are unstoppable], but we’re in a good moment, a perfect moment in defence. “Now we need to recover well, change the mentality for the Europa League and show our best level against Manchester United, as they’re also in a really good moment. “It’s a very difficult draw, they [Man United] are a very difficult team, but okay, let’s compete. We’re in the best moment since I came here as a coach.