Friday , 2 October 2026

FC Barcelona vs Manchester United FC, Europe 2022-23 PLAYOFF ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2022-23
FC Barcelona
2 – 2
Full Time
Manchester United FC
Thu 16 Feb 2023 · 17:45 UTC Camp Nou HT 45' · FT 45'
Jordi Alba 30' Y
Y 43' Raphael Varane
Y 65' Casemiro
Y 66' Erik ten Hag
Y 66' Casemiro
Y 67' Casemiro
Y 72' Tyrell Malacia
Y 73' Tyrell Malacia
Pablo Gavira 73' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Barcelona vs Manchester United FC — Europe at Camp Nou.

Match Details

  • Referee Alberto Tegoni
  • Referee Maurizio Mariani
  • Referee Massimiliano Irrati
  • Referee Luca Pairetto
  • Referee Daniele Bindoni
  • Referee Simone Sozza

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompié 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahçe SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

2
1
1
FC Barcelona 4 games · Avg 2.8 goals Manchester United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-16 FC Barcelona 2–2 Manchester United FC 2019-04-16 FC Barcelona 3–0 Manchester United FC 2019-04-10 Manchester United FC 0–1 FC Barcelona

Recent Form

FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb Manchester United FC H 2–2 D
12 Feb Villarreal CF A 1–0 W
05 Feb Sevilla FC H 3–0 W
01 Feb Real Betis Balompié A 2–1 W
28 Jan Girona FC A 1–0 W
22 Jan Getafe CF H 1–0 W
Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb FC Barcelona A 2–2 D
12 Feb Leeds United FC A 2–0 W
08 Feb Leeds United FC H 2–2 D
04 Feb Crystal Palace FC H 2–1 W
28 Jan Reading FC H 3–1 W
22 Jan Arsenal FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Camp Nou that hosts another battle between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ferran Torres, as he is very good at scoring at Camp Nou with 11 goals in the last 8 games.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Raphael Varane made 553 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jordi Alba on 30 minutes.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 41' The whistle greets Pedri as he departs to be replaced by Sergi Roberto.
  • 43' Raphael Varane has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
  • 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erik ten Hag might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' The Spain Marcos Alonso breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 1-0!
  • 53' A goal from the England international Marcus Rashford! He fires home on 53 to make it 1-1!
  • 58' FC Barcelona currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 59' A goal from the France international Jules Kounde! He fires home on 59 to make it 1-2!
  • 64' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Casemiro on 65.
  • 66' Poor challenge from Erik ten Hag. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 66' Time for substitution for FC Barcelona. Marcos Alonso is replaced by Andreas Christensen.
  • 67' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Casemiro.
  • 67' It is a substitution in FC Barcelona team. Marcos Alonso is replaced by Andreas Christensen on 67 minute.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Alejandro Balde. He replaces Jordi Alba on 68 minute.
  • 72' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Tyrell Malacia gets a Yellow card.
  • 73' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tyrell Malacia.
  • 76' What a strike from Raphinha! The score is 2-2.
  • 81' FC Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Manchester United FC! Alejandro Garnacho comes on to replace Jadon Sancho.
  • 83' FC Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ferran Torres is hanging Raphinha on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' The 33-year-old Fred has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xavi Hernandez

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lionel Messi 2
Marcus Rashford 1
Jules Kounde 1
Marcos Alonso 1
Raphinha 1
Antony 1
Fred 1
Robert Lewandowski 1

Head to Head

2023-02-16 FC Barcelona 2–2 Manchester United FC 2019-04-16 FC Barcelona 3–0 Manchester United FC 2019-04-10 Manchester United FC 0–1 FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona Form

2023-02-16 FC Barcelona 2–2 Manchester United FC D 2023-02-12 Villarreal CF 0–1 FC Barcelona W 2023-02-05 FC Barcelona 3–0 Sevilla FC W 2023-02-01 Real Betis Balompié 1–2 FC Barcelona W 2023-01-28 Girona FC 0–1 FC Barcelona W 2023-01-22 FC Barcelona 1–0 Getafe CF W

Manchester United FC Form

2023-02-16 FC Barcelona 2–2 Manchester United FC D 2023-02-12 Leeds United FC 0–2 Manchester United FC W 2023-02-08 Manchester United FC 2–2 Leeds United FC D 2023-02-04 Manchester United FC 2–1 Crystal Palace FC W 2023-01-28 Manchester United FC 3–1 Reading FC W 2023-01-22 Arsenal FC 3–2 Manchester United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Barcelona50% Draw26% Manchester United FC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

FC Barcelona or Draw
76%
Draw or Manchester United FC
50%
FC Barcelona or Manchester United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Barcelona34% Draw46% Manchester United FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona

Handicap FC Barcelona covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.