What Is the Record Between Barcelona and Manchester United?

By Alice Nichols

Football, also known as soccer in some parts of the world, is a sport that has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. It has brought people together and has been a source of entertainment for many years.

Two teams that have been at the forefront of this beautiful game are FC Barcelona and Manchester United. In this article, we will take a look at their record against each other.

Introduction

FC Barcelona and Manchester United are two of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world. They have won numerous domestic and international titles over the years, including multiple UEFA Champions League titles.

Their first meeting

The first time these two teams met was in 1984 during a pre-season friendly match. Manchester United won that game 3-2.

Champions League encounters

Over the years, Barcelona and Manchester United have faced each other multiple times in the UEFA Champions League, which is considered to be one of the most prestigious club competitions in the world.

Their first meeting in this competition was in 1994. Barcelona won that match 4-0 on aggregate, with Romario being the star of the show for Barca.

They met again in 2008 in the final of the Champions League held at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Barcelona emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0, thanks to goals from Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi.

The two teams faced each other once again in the final of the Champions League held at Wembley Stadium in 2011. Barcelona outclassed Manchester United with a scoreline of 3-1, with goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Lionel Messi, and David Villa.

Overall record

Barcelona and Manchester United have played against each other a total of 12 times. Out of those 12 matches, Barcelona has won 5, Manchester United has won 3, and 4 matches have ended in a draw.

Conclusion

FC Barcelona and Manchester United have had some memorable encounters over the years. Although Barcelona has the upper hand when it comes to the overall record, Manchester United has also managed to get some important victories against the Catalan giants. It will be interesting to see if these two teams meet again in the future and what kind of game they will put on for their fans.