How Many Times Has Barcelona Beat Manchester United?

By Robert Palmer

Barcelona and Manchester United are two of the biggest football clubs in the world. They have a rich history of facing each other on the pitch, and their matches have always been highly anticipated by fans across the globe. In this article, we will take a look at how many times Barcelona has beaten Manchester United.

Barcelona vs. Manchester United: A Brief History

The rivalry between Barcelona and Manchester United goes back to 1984 when they first faced each other in a friendly match. Since then, they have played against each other on several occasions, including some of the most memorable matches in football history.

Champions League Finals

Barcelona and Manchester United have faced each other twice in the final of the UEFA Champions League. The first time was in 2009 when Barcelona defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The second time was in 2011 when Barcelona beat Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley Stadium in London.

Other Encounters

Apart from their meetings in the Champions League finals, Barcelona and Manchester United have played against each other in several other competitions. As per records, they have faced each other a total of 12 times, out of which Barcelona has won 5 matches, while Manchester United has won only 3 matches.

Brief Overview:

  • 1984: Friendly match – Barcelona won
  • 1991: European Cup Winners’ Cup – Manchester United won
  • 1998: European Super Cup – Chelsea won
  • 2008: Champions League semi-final – Manchester United won
  • 2009: Champions League final – Barcelona won
  • 2009: Club World Cup final – Barcelona won
  • 2011: Champions League final – Barcelona won
  • 2012: Friendly match – Manchester United won
  • 2015: International Champions Cup – Manchester United won
  • 2017: International Champions Cup – Barcelona won
  • 2019: Friendly match – Barcelona won
  • 2019: Champions League quarter-final – Barcelona won

Conclusion

In conclusion, Barcelona has beaten Manchester United five times in the 12 matches they have played against each other. While Manchester United has also put up a good fight and has managed to win three matches, it is clear that Barcelona has had the upper hand in this rivalry. It will be interesting to see how their future encounters on the pitch unfold.