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True, both Erik ten hag and Xavi will definitely prepare the best strategy for the first leg match later, but again Barcelona will get the opportunity to host first and the support flowing from the Blaugranes will pump up the enthusiasm of the Barcelona players. I think Xavi has to anticipate Marcus Rashford's movements because in several Manchester United matches he is very consistent in scoring goals in every regular league match and does not rule out the possibility that he will score again against Barcelona later.

IMO, the home-field advantage will be a significant influence in this match. The energy levels of the Barcelona players will undoubtedly be enhanced by the backing of the Blaugranas. To limit Marcus Rashford's goal-scoring talent, Xavi has his job cut out for him. Due to the fact that both coaches are planning their best methods, it is difficult to predict the outcome of this game. There will be a lot to watch when two talented teams meet!

I am expecting nothing less than the best available players to be fielded by both teams when they go head to head in the Europa league play offs next week. With Manchester United in their best form in more than a year I'm expecting a competitive and interesting game.

We all hope so, I think that the game will have a unique ranking, because since the World Cup, or since before the World Cup, we were waiting for this match, of course everything is evident in that both teams need to win the Europa League by any means, but not only these two teams Let's remember that there are others here that are very strong teams and that they are doing well, Roma, Juve, are teams that promise, I see this Europa League as a Mini UCL, because the teams are really very good and they have big dreams, plus they all want to win this competition, honestly we have high-level football to enjoy.

In another order of ideas, I want to leave the genius of Di Maria in Juve, a Hattrick in an incredible way, DiMaria saved Juve is something impressive.

PLAYER RATINGS | Nantes 0-3 Juventus: Angel Di Marías hat-trick seals end of the journey for Canaris

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A week after their 1-1 draw at Turin, Nantes and Juventus faced off in a bouncing and buoyant Beaujoire with a Europa League last 16 spot on the line. Les Canaris started brightly, mounting pressure on the visitors penalty box. Juventus bit back immediately. Out of nowhere, Angel Di Maria whipped a first-time curler from the edge of the box in Alban Lafonts top corner a stunning goal. The Antoine Kombouaré-led side kept dominating proceedings though, with Juventus ready to pounce in the counter-attack.

Things went from bad to worse for the hosts. Di María made a mockery of Nantes backline, rounding past Lafont and shooting, only for centre-back Nicolas Pallois to deflect the attempt with his arm. Spanish referee José María Sánchez pointed to the spot and sent Pallois off, the Argentine world champion coolly dispatched. With a man and two goals down, Nantes had a proverbial mountain to climb.

Kombouaré reverted to play a 4-4-1 formation with Delort as sole striker while I Bianconeri made sure the game was played as slowly as possible. Juventus were close to making it three before half-time with Filip Kostić picking the ball from Fabien Centonzes feet before slamming Lafonts left post. With the advantage in numbers, the Serie A side enjoyed more time and space in the hosts half and set the tempo of the game as they pleased.

Source: https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/player-ratings-nantes-0-3-juventus-angel-di-marias-hat-trick-seals-end-of-the-journey-for-canaris/

It's incredible, but the fact that someone like Di María has done something so spectacular leaves Juve in a very good position, Juve is taking the level that they should never have lost.

Di Maria wins Europa League player of the week

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Juventus superstar Angel di Maria won the Europa League Player of the Week award after his stunning performance in Nantes last night.

Di Maria was the star of the show as Juve won 3-0 in front of a sold-out Nantes crowd by scoring all the goals.

After the 1-1 draw in Turin, it seemed the Bianconeri would struggle in France, but everything became easy with Di Maria in their team.

The Europa League announced on their Twitter page that the World Cup winner is the Player of the Week after his exploits in France.

Source: https://www.juvefc.com/di-maria-wins-europa-league-player-of-the-week/

Di Maria has been able to perform incredibly well. After a long time, football fans have seen such a remarkable performance from Di Maria. Di Maria is one of the best forwards.