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The Guardian - UK
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Scott Murray (channelling the spirit of Leonard Parkin)

Barcelona 2-2 Manchester United: Europa League knockout round playoff, first leg – as it happened

Marcus Rashford wheels away after scoring at the Camp Nou.
Marcus Rashford wheels away after scoring at the Camp Nou. Photograph: DeFodi Images/Getty Images

Sid Lowe was at Camp Nou tonight. Here’s his report! Thanks for reading this MBM. Nighty night!

Erik ten Hag speaks to BT Sport with a mixture of pride and irritation. “We dictated the game … apart from 15 minutes of the first half, when we had some difficulties, we dictated the game … we outplayed them … so many chances … so I was disappointed at half-time that it was 0-0, we should have scored … it was a great game … two attacking teams … it was really Champions League and even more than that … I really enjoyed the game … in the end it’s 2-2 and we have to finish it at Old Trafford … we have a lot of character and determination in this team … we turned it around when we were down … the referee had a big influence in this game … it was a clear foul on Rashy … it was a red card because he was one on one with the keeper … it’s a big influence not only on this game, but in this round … a referee cannot make this mistake … Rashford is in great form, but the whole team did well … it was a really good team performance … we had a lot of variation and a lot of opportunities … we should have won this game … if the game [at Old Trafford] is like this, I can imagine everyone will want to see this game!”

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