Marcus Rashford left 'confused' by failure to send off Ronald Araujo during Manchester United's draw at Barcelona

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said he was “confused” by the decision not to award a foul that could have seen Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo sent off in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie. Rashford scored his 22nd goal of the season to equal his record for a return in a single campaign and draw Man Utd level at 1-1. Ad Both sides scored again as the match finished 2-2, with managers Erik ten Hag and Xavi Hernandez both left believing their respective sides might have won.

Europa LeagueXavi praises Man Utd as 'a top team in Europe' after Europa League draw8 HOURS AGO There was some controversy, as Araujo appeared to deny Rashford a goalscoring opportunity when he took him down just on the edge of the box, a challenge Ten Hag thought should have brought a red card, but instead the defender remained on the pitch. Speaking after the game, Rashford was content with the performance, saying: «We started the game really well. There was good control and possession.

»We had moments in the first half but not really as many clean cut chances. Just good moments that could have been great opportunities I think. «From the first couple of minutes putting the ball across the face of goal is a massive chance.