Quote from: sana54210 on Today at 01:38:01 PM

Quote from: ginsan on February 10, 2023, 08:45:19 PM

Quote from: Oluwa-btc on February 10, 2023, 08:05:48 PM

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that is rather difficult to happen if manchester united is chasing a draw at home to barcelona. Barcelona is very ambitious when playing in front of its supporters, especially in the Europa League, of course, all the best strengths that they have will be fully utilized in order to win. but on the one hand it is good if Manchester United can draw in the first leg and Manchester United can take advantage of the second leg to seek victory.

it is rather difficult to say the results of these two teams because of course the best quality is shared by these two teams. some of the players from these two teams have shined quite a bit this season and I even thought that in the first leg later one of them would definitely lose and a draw might not happen.

I think that is the point, because Barcelona is far superior when they are playing at home, so if United could get a draw in Nou Camp, then they could end up getting a win in Old Trafford a lot easily. If they lose, they could still make a come back, like lose 1-0, but then win 2-0 at home so United could still proceed with that mindset, but that doesn't mean that it could ever happen in that kind of way.

I believe that we should be expecting a big fight from United on first game, they will throw everything they have and will try to keep possession of the ball and just slow the game down as much as possible to get a draw, will be very difficult but not impossible.

I don't think Ten Hag will expect a draw in the first leg, because Ten Hag has a system with an offensive strategy. even so, it seems there are many scenarios that Ten Hag could apply. referring to several United matches against City and Arsenal, Ten Hag will let his opponent attack and United will carry out a counterattack scheme. well, it's possible that in the match vs Barcelona, Ten Hag will apply the same system. but all of that, depending on what Ten Hag will implement with his formation.

but usually, Ten Hag applies a 4-2-3-1 formation pattern. the key is how Casemiro plays and who is his duet partner. if it's Fred, I really doubt it, but if it's Sbitzer, it's likely that United have a big chance to offset the game from Barcelona. As for the front line, I don't doubt Rasford, Bruno, or Sancho, even Antony. either way, Ten Hag will turn this away game into a win for them.

well, for Barcelona. Xavi's team benefited from playing at home in the first leg. IMO, Barcelona is one level above United.