Midfielder Fred believes Raphael Varane's and Casemiro's previous experience of facing Barcelona will strengthen Manchester United's chances of getting the better of the Spanish giants in their highly anticipated Europa League knockout round tie.
The Reds, who last locked horns with the Spanish giants back in April 2019, face the Catalan outfit at the Camp Nou in the first-leg on Thursday evening, ahead of hosting them in the return-leg at Old Trafford next week. United finished second in their Europa League group, meaning they were forced into the unwanted play-off round, while Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League at the first hurdle.
The two clubs are among the favourites to go the full distance in the Europa League this season, meaning the winner of the tie's chances of going all the way will be significantly boosted. United are desperate to end their trophy drought this season and the Europa League presents them with a realistic opportunity of doing so.
