'That's how I see it' - Xavi makes Barcelona prediction ahead of Man United Europa League clash

Real Betis captain Joaquin admitted it will be difficult for the Spanish side to progress to the next round of the Europa League after losing heavily to Manchester United in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Former Manchester United player Paul Pogba could reportedly continue to feature from the bench for Juventus during their Europa League last 16 tie against Freiburg as the midfielder returns from injury.

Manchester United will be looking to put last week's humiliating defeat behind them as Erik ten Hag's side face Real Betis in the Europa League Round of 16.

Manchester United's Europa League opponents Real Betis held Spanish champions Real Madrid to a 0-0 draw this weekend in their final outing before the round of 16 first leg.

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has described Australian club Macarthur FC, who he recently stepped down as manager of, as being like a "Mickey Mouse slash pub team".

Real Betis will be without influential playmaker Nabil Fekir for their Europa League tie against Manchester United next month after he was ruled out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets has detailed his fury after Manchester United produced a memorable win over the Catalan giants to eliminate them from European competition this season.

Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has lauded the impact of both Raphael Varane and Casemiro in Thursday night's Europa League win over Barcelona.

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Manchester United booked their place in their last-16 of the Europa League with a 2-1 win over Barcelona in the second-leg of their knockout round play-off tie at Old Trafford on Thursday night, sealing a 4-3 aggregate triumph.

Robin van Persie has praised Manchester United for their approach to the Europa League play off clash with Barcelona and suggested that he expects more entertainment in the second leg.

Manchester United welcome Barcelona to Old Trafford for the first time in almost four years as the Europa League knockout round play-off concludes on Thursday.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has urged Loris Karius to 'rewrite the story of his career' as he prepares to start against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

Manchester United and Barcelona are set to lock horns once again in the second leg of their Europa League play-off tie on Thursday.

Manchester United will need to pull out another impressive performance if they are to have any chance of knocking Barcelona out of the Europa League tonight.

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has said his controversial challenge on Marcus Rashford was a '50/50' last week.

Manchester United welcome Barcelona to Old Trafford on Thursday with both teams carrying a chance of progressing to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League. Courtesy of a Marcus Rashford strike and Jules Kounde's own goal, United emerged from Spain with an impressive 2-2 draw in the first leg of their knockout tie and were unfortunate to not win the game.

Manchester United are expected to welcome Harry Maguire and Antony back for their Europa League second-leg clash at home to Barcelona on Thursday evening.

Xavi has named four players his Barcelona side need to watch out for on Thursday night as he praised Erik ten Hag for the improvements he's made at Old Trafford this season.

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