Raphinha saves, and Barcelona seeks a draw with United in the Europa League
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Barcelona and Manchester United were level in the first meeting in the second phase of the Europa League. In a busy game at Camp Nou, home of the Spanish club, this Thursday (16), the teams drew 2-2.
The match had the Brazilian Raphinha as the hero of the Spanish team. He was responsible for the equalizing goal, in the 31st minute of the second half. A short time later, he was angered to be replaced by manager Xavi.
Cameras showed Raphinha shaking her head and saying something to herself as Xavi chatted with Ferrán Torres at the edge of the pitch. The Brazilian was substituted in the 36th minute of the second half.
Manchester United were even ahead of the scoreboard with goals from Rashford and Koundé, against – Marcos Alonso had scored Barcelona’s first goal.
The return game will be held on the 23rd, at 5 pm (Brasília time), in Old Trafford, England.
HOW WAS THE GAME
The first half of the match was busy, with Barcelona and Manchester United building good plays and creating chances, but the score was zero. Goalkeeper Ter Stegen became one of the highlights of the opening stage.
On the way back from the break, the match got even busier and the chances created were turned into goals. Barça opened the scoring, United turned and the Catalan team had a chance to take the lead again in the final minutes.
Brazilian Fred provided a pass to Rashford’s goal, while Raphinha scored for Barça.
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