Erik ten Hag hailed tonight's showdown between European giants Manchester United and Barcelona as a match worthy of the final.
Yet the fallen giants, who are both trying to find their way back to the top table after tough times, are facing off to decide which one makes it to the Europa League last 16.
United have made huge progress under Ten Hag, third in the Premier League and on course to return to the Champions League, while Barca are 11 points clear at the top of La Liga and poised to be champions again. The European heavyweights, who boast eight Champions League crowns and 46 league titles between them, face off at the Nou Camp tonight in what promises to be an epic duel.