Manchester United FC vs FC Barcelona, Europe 2022-23 PLAYOFF ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs FC Barcelona — Europe at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Clement Turpin
- Referee Nicolas Danos
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Jerome Brisard
- Referee Willy Delajod
- Referee Benjamin Pages
11 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 7.1 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | FC Barcelona | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | Leicester City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | Cadiz CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Old Trafford!
- 5' Aaron Wan-Bissaka is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Barcelona so far.
- 10' 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.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 18' Magnificent from Robert Lewandowski! That is 307 goals in 546 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 23' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marcos Alonso is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester United FC.
- 33' FC Barcelona are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' FC Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Antony gets the nod from Manchester United FC. He replaces Wout Weghorst and will look to change the dynamic.
- 47' Fred has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 47 minutes.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 60' Bruno Fernandes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 60.
- 65' FC Barcelona are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 67' Diogo Dalot has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka on 67 minute.
- 70' The whistle greets Sergi Roberto as he departs to be replaced by Ferran Torres.
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Robert Lewandowski.
- 72' It’s a booking for FC Barcelona player. Robert Lewandowski gets a Yellow card.
- 73' Antony puts Manchester United FC on the lead.
- 75' FC Barcelona make a change. Raphinha trudges off to be replaced by Ansu Fati on 75 minutes.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Alejandro Garnacho. He receives a Yellow card.
- 82' The crowd applauds Ronald Araujo as he leaves the pitch. Marcos Alonso steps in for FC Barcelona.
- 83' Busquets was booked on 83.
- 86' A moment of madness from Casemiro on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Manchester United FC will be frustrated.
- 88' It is a substitution in Manchester United FC team. Marcus Rashford is replaced by Scott McTominay on 88 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Manchester United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Aaron Wan-Bissaka ↓ Diogo Dalot 67'
- 1
- 17
- 10
- 23
-
27
Wout Weghorst ↓ Antony 46'
- 25
- 18
- 19
- 8
- 6
Bench
-
21
Antony ↑ 46'
- 5
- 22
- 2
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 88'
-
20
Diogo Dalot ↑ 67'
- 12
- 15
- 28
- 36
-
49
Alejandro Garnacho ↑ 67'
- 73
Coach
Erik ten Hag
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 21
- 23
- 9
- 1
- 5
-
20
Sergi Roberto ↓ Ferran Torres 70'
- 19
- 22
-
4
Ronald Araujo ↓ Marcos Alonso 82'
- 28
Bench
-
17
Marcos Alonso ↑ 82'
-
11
Ferran Torres ↑ 70'
- 18
- 13
- 24
-
10
Ansu Fati ↑ 75'
- 36
- 32
- 29
Coach
Xavi Hernandez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 2 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 1 |
| Luke Shaw | 1 |
| Philippe Coutinho | 1 |
| Marcus Rashford | 1 |
| Jules Kounde | 1 |
| Marcos Alonso | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2023-02-23
Manchester United FC
2–1
FC Barcelona
W
2023-02-19
Manchester United FC
3–0
Leicester City FC
W
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Manchester United FC or FC Barcelona 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or FC Barcelona
56%
Manchester United FC or FC Barcelona
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | FC Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.