Barcelona boss Xavi says his facet have been handed the ‘most troublesome opponent’ after they had been drawn in opposition to Manchester United within the Europa League play-offs.
The Catalans will tackle Erik ten Hag’s facet in February for a spot within the last-16 of the competitors after they completed third of their Champions League group stage.
The Spanairds completed behind Bayern Munich and Inter Milan of their group, which was by far the hardest within the group levels.
And Xavi says his facet have had ‘no luck’ as soon as once more with their Europa League draw as they’ve been paired with the hardest facet remaining within the competitors.
‘It's the most troublesome opponent as soon as once more. However we'll look ahead to it,’ stated Ten Hag.
‘They're a historic facet, they've grown rather a lot with Ten Hag, they've nice gamers. It’s the worst draw we might have gotten. As soon as once more. No luck.’
The tie will see Frenkie de Jong come up in opposition to the facet that pursued him for 3 months final summer season.
United agreed a deal to signal the Dutchman however he was unwilling to go away the Camp Nou, not least as a result of the membership refused to verify that they'll pay him £17m in deferred wages.
The Purple Devils final took on Barcelona in 2019 within the last-16 of the Champions League, when the Spaniards ran out 4-0 combination winners.
Barcelona beat United in two finals in 2009 and 2011, although United knocked out the Spanairds on the way in which to Champions League glory in 2008.
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