Barcelona manager Xavi thinks Marcus Rashford, Raphael Varane and Casemiro are 'making the difference' for Manchester United.
Rashford has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season, including one against Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Europa League last Thursday, while Varane and Casemiro have been two of the first names on Erik ten Hag's team sheet.
United drew 2-2 with Barcelona in the first leg of the Europa League playoff and Xavi, who was speaking at his pre-match press conference at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening, was complimentary about the Reds. ALSO READ: Barcelona announce travelling squad for Man United second leg The Spaniard said he thought United played with 'personality and passion' in the first leg and he praised Ten Hag. "It's a really tough game tomorrow.
They are one of the best teams in Europe, they're showing it in the way they compete and play," Xavi said. "It's the best Manchester United in a few years and that's the work Ten Hag has done. "They showed personality and passion at Camp Nou.