Jordi Cruyff, who played for both Manchester United and Barcelona, has branded the meeting of the two clubs in the Europa League as “spectacular”.
The pair were drawn together in the competition’s knockout play-off round, which United entered after failing to top their group and Barcelona, by finishing third in their Champions League group.
After coming through the youth ranks at La Masia and playing 53 first-team games, Cruyff - son of the legendary Johan - made a £2m move to Old Trafford in 1996 and went on to play 58 matches prior to his exit to Alaves in 2000 via a loan stop at Celta Vigo.
