What Marcus Rashford did after Casemiro mistake vs Barcelona in Manchester United moments missed

Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Barcelona in Thursday’s Europa League play-off first leg at the Nou Camp.

Marcos Alonso’s header just after half-time was cancelled out by yet another goal from Marcus Rashford on 52 minutes. The in-form striker was involved in United’s second goal seven minutes later when his cross came off Jules Kounde and found the net.

Raphinha brought the scores level again on 76 minutes with the hosts going on to press for a winner. Several terrific stops from David de Gea and a near-miss from Casemiro’s straggling boot meant we were treated to a dramatic final 15 minutes but United travel back to Old Trafford enthused by a good result and a terrific performance.

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The pocket of United fans erupted when Rashford hit the leveller on 52 minutes and so did most of his teammates. However, Jadon Sancho, who had missed a gilt-edged chance earlier in the half, had a different presence of mind.

While his colleagues wheeled off to celebrate with Rashford, Sancho ran into the goal to get the ball and initially started to run back to the centre circle in a gesture to show he wanted to go for the win. He later went over to congratulate his countryman for his 22nd strike of the season.

Xavi had selected centre-back Ronald Araujo to start at left-back to cope with Rashford - only for Erik ten Hag to play him as number nine. Wout Weghorst was dropped into the number 10 role while Sancho was initially put on the left.

He swapped with Bruno Fernandes on the opposite flank on occasions in a system not seen under Ten Hag - all the aforementioned players have played in the roles before but not