Manchester United and FC Barcelona are set to face each other in a highly anticipated soccer match today at Old Trafford. The two teams have a storied history, having faced each other multiple times in the past, and today’s match promises to be another thrilling encounter.
Both teams come into this match on the back of mixed results in their recent campaigns. Manchester United has had a decent start to the season, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches. Their last match was a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League.
On the other hand, FC Barcelona has had a somewhat disappointing start to the season, with just one win, two draws, and a loss in their last four matches. Their last match was a 1-1 draw against Granada in La Liga.
Despite their recent form, both teams have quality players and will be looking to secure a victory today. Manchester United will be led by their captain Bruno Fernandes, who has been in fine form this season, contributing to five goals in five matches. They will also have the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Raphael Varane, who will be key to their success.
FC Barcelona, on the other hand, will be led by their captain Sergio Busquets, who will be hoping to control the midfield and provide the service to their forwards. The team will be without their star player Lionel Messi, who left the club in the offseason, but they still have a talented squad that includes Frenkie de Jong, and Ansu Fati.
Starting Lineups
Manchester United
- de Gea D. (G)
- Wan-Bissaka A.
- Varane R.
- Maguire H.
- Shaw L.
- Fred
- Fernandes B. (C)
- Sancho J.
- Rashford M.
- Weghorst W.
Substitutes: 22. Heaton T. (G)
- Elanga A.
- Mainoo K.
- Dalot D.
- Lindelof V.
- Malacia T.
- Pellistri F.
- Sabitzer M.
- Alonso M.
- Fati A.
- Garcia E.
- Pena I. (G)
- Tenas A. (G)
- Torre P.
- Torres F.
Barcelona
- ter Stegen M. (G)
- Roberto S.
- Kounde J.
- Busquets S. (C)
- Araujo R.
- Christensen A.
- Balde A.
- de Jong F.
- Kessie F.
- Raphinha
- Lewandowski R.
Substitutes: 29. Casado M.
- McTominay S.
- Alba J.
- Mainoo K.
- Alonso M.
- Fati A.
- Garcia E.
- Pena I. (G)
- Tenas A. (G)
- Torre P.
- Torres F.
Missing Players: Eriksen C. (Ankle Injury) Greenwood M. (Inactive) Martial A. (Injury) van de Beek D. (Knee Injury) Dembele O. (Muscle Injury) Gavi (Yellow Cards) Pedri (Thigh Injury)
Coaches: Ten Hag E. (Manchester United) Xavi (Barcelona)
