Has Manchester United Beaten Barcelona?

By Robert Palmer

Their Rivalry

Manchester United and Barcelona are two of the biggest football clubs in the world, and their rivalry has been intense over the years. Both teams have had some of the best players in history, and their matches have always been exciting to watch.

Their Meetings

The two teams have met each other several times over the years, with some memorable encounters along the way. The most recent meeting between Manchester United and Barcelona was in the quarterfinals of the 2018-19 Champions League.

Barcelona won the first leg 1-0 at Old Trafford, thanks to a Luke Shaw own goal. In the second leg, Barcelona dominated United at Camp Nou, winning 3-0 with goals from Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho.

Manchester United’s History Against Barcelona

Manchester United has faced Barcelona 12 times in European competitions, winning three times, drawing four times, and losing five times. Their biggest victory against Barcelona came in the semifinals of the 2007-08 Champions League when they won 1-0 on aggregate.

The Most Memorable Match

The most memorable match between Manchester United and Barcelona was in the final of the 2010-11 Champions League. The two teams met at Wembley Stadium, with both sides vying for Europe’s biggest prize. It was a closely contested match that was decided by a moment of magic from Lionel Messi.

In the second half, Messi received a pass from Xavi Hernandez on the edge of Manchester United’s penalty area. He then weaved his way past three defenders before slotting past Edwin van der Sar to give Barcelona a 2-1 lead. David Villa then added a third goal to seal the victory for Barcelona.

The Verdict

So, has Manchester United beaten Barcelona The answer is yes, they have.

However, Barcelona has had the upper hand in their overall rivalry, with more wins and trophies than Manchester United. Nevertheless, their rivalry remains one of the most exciting in football and fans of both teams eagerly await their next encounter.

  • Manchester United: 3 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses against Barcelona in European competitions
  • Barcelona: More wins and trophies than Manchester United overall

In Conclusion

The rivalry between Manchester United and Barcelona is one of the most iconic in football history. While Barcelona has had more success overall, Manchester United has still managed to beat them on a few occasions. Their matches are always entertaining to watch and fans can’t wait to see what’s next for these two giants of the game.