Xavi Hernandez is out of luck as Barcelona face another tough task. After they were drawn against Manchester United in the Europa League knockout play-off round of
eight teams that finished third. in the Champions League. Will have to play the play-off round with the 8 teams that finish runners-up in the Europa League group. In their qualification for the round of 16 at the European
semi-finals, Barcelona missed out on qualifying for the Champions League. After joining forces with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan knocking them out. He came on to play in the Europa League instead and faced another though task when he was drawn against Manchester United. “
Unlucky is not on our side, Manchester United is a great opponent, a club with history, the worst draw we could have asked for.” Xavi told UFABET
The two teams have met in Europe on several occasions. This included meetings in the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals, with the Catalan team winning both.
Last summer, the “Red Devils” tried to grab Frenkie de Jong from Barca, but was unsuccessful. And this time the players will be visiting Old Trafford as a competitor.
The first game of the play-off round will be play on February 16. Follow by the second leg on February 23.