Manchester United should have beaten Barcelona, Jules Kounde should have been sent off - Erik ten Hag

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes Jules Kounde should have seen red in the 2-2 draw with Barcelona he claims his side should have won. United came from behind to lead 2-1 in the first leg of the Europa League playoff tie before they were pegged back by a Raphinha equaliser.

Ad Ten Hag was disappointed not to have scored more, but also believes that Barca defender Kounde should have seen red for a tackle on the edge of the box on goalscorer Marcus Rashford, which might have seen the remainder of the game played out in United’s favour. Europa LeagueMan Utd showed they are the 'real deal' against Barcelona, says Hargreaves26 MINUTES AGO Speaking to BT Sport, Ten Hag said: “We dictated the game, apart from 15 minutes of the first half, when we had some difficulties, we dictated the game.

“We outplayed them, so many chances, so I was disappointed at half-time that it was 0-0, we should have scored. “I really enjoyed the game, in the end it’s 2-2 and we have to finish it at Old Trafford, we have a lot of character and determination in this team, we turned it around when we were down." Discussing the incident with Kounde and Rashford, Ten Hag said: “The referee had a big influence in this game, it was a clear foul on Rashy.

Barcelona and Man Utd share spoils in thrilling 2-2 first leg draw at Nou Camp Conte won't return to Spurs until 'entire recovery' after surgery Rashford will want to 'tear it up' against Barcelona — Hargreaves “It was a red card because he was one on one with the keeper, it’s a big influence not only on this game, but in this round, a referee cannot make this mistake. “Rashford is in great form, but the whole team did well.