Manchester United vs Barcelona lineups, starting 11s and latest team news for Europa League clash
The end of the Europa League road is looming for either Manchester United or Barcelona as they prepare to battle at Old Trafford on February 23.
After a brilliant 2-2 draw against Camp Nou in last week’s round of 16 first leg of the play-offs, the second leg in Manchester will put one of them out of contention this season.
Erik ten Hags United are still in the hunt for four major trophies this season before taking on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, while Xavis Barcelona are currently at the top of La Liga.
Below are the expected starting line-ups for both teams based on the latest team news ahead of this Europa League knockout game.
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Man United vs Barcelona line-up
Ten Hag must maintain a balancing act in his squad as a series of injuries affect his selection decisions, while ensuring key players remain fresh for their Wembley showdown with Newcastle.
Xavi’s main concern is in midfield with the key duo Pedri And Gavi both are missing due to injury or suspended.
Here is the probable starting line-up for both teams ahead of their game at Old Trafford on February 23.
Man United start on June 11
(4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) – Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw – Casemiro, Sabitzer – Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford – Weghorst
- Injured: Eriksen, van de Beek, Martial, Maguire, Antony
- Blocked: None
Ten Hag announced the changes for United’s 3-0 Premier League win over Leicester City last weekend and is expected to recall most of his key names against Barcelona.
Lisandro Martinez And Casemiro are both available after suspension and start with Jadon Sanchos Impressive current form should keep him in the team.
Barcelona from 11
(4-3-3): Ter Stegen (TG) – Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Alba – Kessie, Busquets, de Jong – Raphinha, Lewandowski, Fati
- Injured: Pedri, Dembele
- Blocked: Gavi
The gap in midfield left by Pedri and Gavi will be filled with the captain’s return Sergio Busquets, after missing the first leg through injury Frank Kessy also ready to start.
Xavi has also rotated to keep his players fit for this game and the Spain international Ansu Fati could be used in Gavi’s advanced role at Manchetser.
Man United vs Barcelona Live Stream, TV Channels
The removal of away goals in the Europa League upped the ante of this tie, with no side holding an advantage ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford.
Difficult to pick a favorite for the next stage as United’s home advantage is a potential turning point as Ten Hag builds on a trophy win in 2023.
Here’s how you can follow all the action of this game in some of the most important areas:
| TV channel | stream | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | UniMas, TUDN USA | fuboTV, Paramount+, ViX+, Univision NOW, TUDN app/website |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| United Kingdom | BT Sport 2, BT Sport Ultimate | BT Sport app/website |
| Australia | — | Stan sports |
| New Zealand | — | Spark sports |
| India | — | — |
| Hong Kong | — | — |
| Malaysia | — |
beIN Sports Connect |
| Singapore | — | beIN Sports Connect |
Australia: Fans can stream every UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League match and all the action ad-free, live and on-demand on Stan Sport.
Canada: All Champions League and Europa League matches in Canada can be streamed exclusively on DAZN.
UNITED KINGDOM: The UEFA Europa League will be covered by BT Sport’s TV and streaming platforms.
UNITED STATES: Fans in the US can watch the Europa League in English (CBS and Paramount+) and Spanish (Univision, TUDN, UniMas, ViX and ViX+). This game will be featured on TUDN and the Paramount+ and ViX+ subscription services.
When games are broadcast on CBS or Univision TV channels, the same channels are streamed on fuboTV which is available as a free trial for new users.