How Many Times Did Barcelona Beat Manchester United?

By Robert Palmer

Barcelona and Manchester United are two of the most popular football clubs in the world. They have faced each other numerous times, and their matches are always exciting to watch.

If you’re a fan of either team, you might be wondering how many times Barcelona has beaten Manchester United. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at their head-to-head record and some of the most memorable matches between these two giants of European football.

Head-to-Head Record

Barcelona and Manchester United have played against each other 12 times in various competitions. Out of these 12 matches, Barcelona has won 5 times, while Manchester United has won 3 times. The remaining 4 matches ended in draws.

Champions League Finals

Two of the most memorable matches between Barcelona and Manchester United were in the UEFA Champions League finals. The first one was in 2009, held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Barcelona won the match 2-0 with goals from Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi.

The second final took place at Wembley Stadium in London, England in 2011. Again, Barcelona emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. Pedro Rodriguez, Lionel Messi, and David Villa were on Target for Barcelona while Wayne Rooney scored for Manchester United.

Other Notable Matches

Apart from the Champions League finals, there have been some other notable matches between these two teams. One such match was played in the semifinals of the Champions League in 2008/09 season. After a goalless draw at Camp Nou, Barcelona beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford with a stunning header from Gerard Pique.

Another memorable match was played during the group stage of the Champions League in the 1998/99 season at Camp Nou. Manchester United won the match 3-2 thanks to a brace from Andy Cole and a goal from Dwight Yorke. Barcelona’s goals were scored by Luis Enrique and Giovanni.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Barcelona has beaten Manchester United 5 times in the 12 matches they have played against each other. The two Champions League finals they played against each other will always be remembered for their quality of football and the brilliance of Barcelona’s players. While Manchester United has won only 3 matches against Barcelona, they still remain one of the most successful clubs in English football history.