Xavi Hernandez praises Man Utd as 'top team in Europe' but believes Barcelona shoud have won Europa League tie

Xavi Hernandez paid tribute to both sides in the 2-2 draw between Barcelona and Manchester United, and believes in the future they could meet in a Champions League final. Barcelona took the lead in the Europa League playoff clash early in the first half through wing-back Marcos Alonso before Marcus Rashford scored his 22nd goal of the season two minutes later. Ad Just before the hour mark, Jules Kounde put the ball into his own net, before a 76th-minute equaliser from Raphinha, who was later withdrawn by Xavi as the home side chased victory.

Europa LeagueTen Hag says Kounde should have been sent off for challenge on Rashford2 HOURS AGO Barca head coach Xavi said he was able to enjoy the game as a spectacle despite being invested in the outcome. “It was a really tough game, really difficult, with a lot of intensity, passion, rhythm,” he told BT Sport. “I think we have to be proud because we competed really well until the end.

We could have won in the last two chances, but we played against a top team in Europe.” Xavi praised United and their manager Erik ten Hag for the display they put on after their recent years of struggle. Barcelona and Man Utd share spoils in thrilling 2-2 first leg draw at Nou Camp Ten Hag says Kounde should have been sent off for challenge on Rashford Man United showed they are the 'real deal' against Barcelona, says Hargreaves “I think Manchester is coming back, and they showed their best. We need to be proud.

We need to compete well in Old Trafford,” he said. “I think both teams are more or less in the same moment, in the same position, that we are coming back. I said to Ten Hag now, “Congratulations,” because he’s doing very well and they are Manchester United.