How Many Times Has Manchester United Beat Barcelona?

By Michael Ferguson

Manchester United and Barcelona are two of the most successful football clubs in the world, and their rivalry has been intense over the years. In this article, we will explore how many times Manchester United has beaten Barcelona in their encounters.

History of Manchester United vs Barcelona Rivalry

The rivalry between Manchester United and Barcelona dates back to the 1980s when they first met in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. Since then, they have faced each other numerous times in various competitions like the Champions League, Super Cup, and Club World Cup.

Manchester United vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Record

Manchester United and Barcelona have faced each other 12 times in official competitions. Out of these 12 encounters, Manchester United has won 3 games, while Barcelona has emerged victorious on 5 occasions. The remaining 4 games ended in draws.

Matches Won by Manchester United Against Barcelona

  • Manchester United 1 – 0 Barcelona (UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup final – May 15, 1991)
  • Barcelona 0 – 1 Manchester United (Champions League semi-final second leg – April 29, 2008)
  • Manchester United 1 – 0 Barcelona (Champions League final – May 27,2011)

Matches Won by Barcelona Against Manchester United

  • Barcelona 4 – 0 Manchester United (European Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-final first leg – March 20,1984)
  • Barcelona 2 – 0 Manchester United (Champions League final – May27,2009)
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  • Barcelona 0 – 0 Manchester United (Champions League group stage – November 23, 1994)
  • Manchester United 2 – 3 Barcelona (Champions League semi-final first leg – April 23, 2019)

Conclusion

Even though Manchester United has only won three games against Barcelona in their head-to-head clashes, they have managed to beat the Catalan giants on some important occasions like the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup final in 1991 and the Champions League final in 2008. However, Barcelona has had the upper hand overall, winning five games against Manchester United. The rivalry between these two football giants continues to be one of the most exciting ones in football history.