Manchester United fans can’t help but be worried for the second leg of the Europa League playoff match to welcome Barcelona, another strong team from La Liga.
Especially in the first game at Camp Nou, Eric Ten Hag’s team failed to close the job despite having a great 2-1 lead. But ended up having to bear the result of a 2-2 draw back to the noble city
From that score, the Red Devils are yet to win against the Catalan side, the last time taking place in 2008.
However, from the form of the first game that went against Xabi’s team, not inferior to Manchester United, so there was a chance to beat Barca as well to soar through to the finals.
And here are 5 reasons enough to indicate that the Red Devils will win Thursday’s game.
1. Theater of Dreams
After letting it be like a resort and spa for visitors to stay for a while, this minute Ten Hag has turned Old Trafford back into a strong fortress of Manchester United as before.
Most recently, despite Leicester City being in a tough form that crushed Spurs incredibly 4-1, the Siamese Fox did not survive the invasion and was hit by the Red Devils softly 3-0 as seen.
Continuing the victory over the Foxes in the last league game, Manchester United won the home game at The Theater of Dreams, up to 14 out of the last 15 matches, since October 16, when the home match against Newcastle was scored without a score, only Leeds could share a point. With a 2-2 draw result, the home team must have an eye for an equalizer after hitting the net before reaching 2-0.
Including all items this season, the Red Devils have only lost 3 games out of 21 games, so it’s certainly not easy for opponents to invade Mahe in the Theater of Dreams, and after the game wins Leicester will see. That Ten Hag called on the Red Army supporters to help raise their voices to encourage the team in the next game against Barca, but whether it will work or not will have to wait and see.
2. Pass the Big Match exam
This season, Manchester United successfully defeated both Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Spurs, as well as drawing draws against Chelsea and Barcelona.
So it’s clear that the Evil Demons are back to being the formidable team they were before, regardless of whether they have to go up against Na In or Na Phrom.
Despite being beaten by Manchester City 6-3 in a game at the Etihad Stadium in October But Manchester United did not panic. And came back to watch at home to win back Pep Guardiola’s team with a score of 2-1
Moreover, Khun Phon Phi Daeng has completely absorbed the philosophy of the windmill city’s chief master. And as a result, they gradually climbed the table until they jumped to third place as seen.
3. Rashford is hot
At this minute, no one seems to be able to stop Marcus Rashford’s netting, and credit must be given to Ten Hag and striker coach Benny McCarthy for cultivating the star. Xi has gone on to become one of Europe’s top strikers.
So far, Old Trafford youngster Raschi has scored 24 goals in all competitions after beating Leicester, adding two more to the 25-year-old’s season. Most goals scored in his career
If counting only the last five games, Rashford has sent the ball in contact with the net up to 6 times and since the end of the 2022 World Cup, he has played 17 matches and has scored as many as 16 goals together.
Even Barca was no exception, as Rashford had already hit the net at Camp Nou, although he could not lead the team to win in the first game.
4. Casemiro
It really cannot be denied that having Casemiro added to the midfield has resulted in the overall game of Manchester United fitting out a lot.
All that and all, thanks to Real Madrid, who sold their top stars to the Red Devils and so far it has proven to be worth the big bucks in exchange for players of such quality.
After receiving a red card in a 2-1 home league win over Crystal Palace, Manchester United have satisfactorily dealt with the lack of stars in their three league games with a draw with Leeds. The first home game 2-2 before the invasion defeated Yung Thong 2-0 and opened the nest to compress Leicester 3-0.
At the same time, having Casemiro go into a duel with Barça in the first game helps give the Red Devils some peace of mind because when he was a Real Madrid midfielder, the coffee-born midfielder had excellent records at Camp Nou and In the end, he had almost led the attacking team to victory had it not been for Rafinha to score a crucial 2-2 draw for the home team.
However, the problem that Ten Hag has to face is that Marcel Sabitzer will be released from a ban for the second match against Barca, so have to wait and see if Fred will be in the first 11 as usual or whether lost his place to the Austrian national team star
5. Barça without two key men
Not only will Pedri be without the injured, but Barça will also be without another key midfielder Gabi on Thursday after receiving another yellow card at the Nou Camp, leading to a ban. shot
It’s equal that the team from La Liga lacks the engine room at the same time to two. Plus both are young stars. It’s good that Xavi got Sergio Busquets back from injury. And the veteran star should have started quite sure.
