Never mind it is the Europa League and a play-off tie to reach the last 16 at that.
This was an epic duel worthy of the Champions League, between two European heavyweights who will both surely grace that exalted stage again next season. It was a throwback to past classic encounters between these two giants, a thrilling display of attacking football, with both sides intent on winning and no quarter given.
Yet not even the enduring brilliance of Marcus Rashford could earn Manchester United a first victory over Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
