Champions League QF Draw | Manchester United v Barcelona

[BlackBen]

I always wanted us to get Barcelona so I’m pleased with the draw. I think we would surprise a few people thinking we’d be thumped by Barcelona.

If we have to do it, let’s do it big. Come on United!!

 

[RobinLFC]

You just contradicted yourself? If the first game is always cautious it nullifies the away advantage thus given you a huge advantage playing the second game at home.

I meant the away team will have a cautious approach and be happy with a draw, e.g. Bayern at Anfield, which means United could very well leave OT with a clean sheet which sets them up decently for the return game.

Don't think you will, though. At the moment I'd say a draw at OT and a loss at Nou Camp but last round showed that everything is possible.

 

[Alabaster Codify7]

Ah well, was good while it lasted.
In a one-off game, I reckon we could potentially beat Barcelona. It would take all 11 players to have career-best performances, but we could do it.

Over 2 legs, there is no way Smalling, Lindelof, Young and Shaw stand up to the likes of Messi, Suarez and co. I could see us scraping a win at OT, 2-1 or similar, then losing comfortably at the Nou Camp.

These games will be on while Im backpacking in South America - the idea of an all-day session for the 1st leg in Brazil sounds awesome!

 

[AJ10]

FFS. we get barca and city/pool get easy draws......FFS

 

[Ish]

This is a nightmare. Seems City and Pool could realistically be the UCL final

 

[RobinLFC]

Sick to death of the scouse filth getting these easy draws. That's twice in a row now they've gotten Porto in the quarters.

We had City in the QFs last year.

 

[Al-T]

Fine with that. To be honest, the state we were in before Mourinho left, I didn't expect us to be IN the Champions League and FA Cup Quarter Finals.

No pressure on us. No 'Battle of Britain' guff in the press. Just enjoy it.

 

[Siorac]

OK? Luke Shaw is one of the best defensive full backs in the world. He'll be fine. It's the CBs I'd be more concerned about.

Messi doesn't really play on the right anyway.

 

[Sylar]

So to win the CL we need to most likely have gone through, PSG, Barca, Liverpool and then City/Juve.

 

[celia]

One of the team I didn't want to see but at least these should be tense matches.

 

[Adam-Utd]

Herrera man marking Messi master class in coming.

 

[deadrevelz]

We have to go all out to win the FA cup. Stop City getting the quadruple!

 

[nycender]

Get in! Going to try to head to Spain to watch United play at the camp nou

 

[ManuMou]

if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best.

that said, we're f**ked

This!

 

[Rooney in Paris]

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When will it be decided if we play first game on Tuesday or Wednesday?

 

[jderbyshire]

City v Barca final nailed on.

 

[Vidyoyo]

Easy draw IMO.

Barcelona are poo.

Poo poo.

 

[Zoo]

My immediate concern for this would be Matic.

 

[SqueakyWeasel]

Does anyone have a list of the league games around the QFs?

United:
16.03 Wolves A (FA Cup)
30.03 Watford H
04.04 Wolves A
09.04 Barca H (CL)
13.04 West Ham H
16.04 Barca A (CL)
21.04 Everton A

 

[SquishyMcSquish]

I'm genuinely gutted that couldn't have gone any worse.

 

[Siorac]

The feck? BBC sport Live updates shit. They said Barcelona v Man utd.

Wankers.

That's how it was drawn but because of the Manchester police we'll have to play at home first so that there aren't two big CL games in the city in the same week.

 

[Zoo]

When will it be decided if we play first game on Tuesday or Wednesday?

Later today I think.

 

[adexkola]

The fixture has been reversed. We play at home first. City are away first leg otherwise its a logistical nightmare t police two CL QF's in the same city

Can't you guys call in the feds or something?

 

[Darkhorsez]

Fine with that. To be honest, the state we were in before Mourinho left, I didn't expect us to be IN the Champions League and FA Cup Quarter Finals.

No pressure on us. No 'Battle of Britain' guff in the press. Just enjoy it.

Exactly my thoughts. I am only pissed that Liverpool got the easiest tie on paper at least.

 

[MackRobinson]

That sucks .
Are we the only city that does this?

No. I'm pretty sure they would do it for Liverpool and Madrid teams as well. Not sure about London since it's a much larger city.

 

[The Stain]

BBC have stated Barcelona v United is a repeat of the 1999 final.

Pretty sure it was Bayern we beat you dipshits.

 

[JoaquinJoaquin]

fecking scouse cnuts. Jammiest cnuts ever ffs

Everything is going for them this year. If it's not goalies throwing balls in their own nets, Linesman giving dodgy goals or the opposition getting multiple injuries against them, it's written in the stars for them to win something this year.

 

[Kostur]

Ah feck.

 

[United Hobbit]

So are we playing at home 2nd? I prefer the second leg away not sure anyone else feels the same? Just you completely know where you stand with away goals that way.

 

[Heinzesight]

We had City in the QFs last year.

And Roma ffs. Lucky.

 

[Rooney in Paris]

Later today I think.

Cheers! Really hoping it's Wednesday, I have a big work event on the Tuesday which will be hard to get out of...

 

[El-Manos]

Tough but doable. I’m more worried about City.

 

[Jacckk1985]

One of the best draws I hoped for, great.

 

[The Stain]

Luke Shaw vs Messi.

Good news he's solid defensively. Almost more scared of Alba vs Young. Hope Dembele misses at least the first leg.

 

[MackRobinson]

I'm not sure why Tottenham is considered an easy draw. If they decide to turn up AND are healthy, they can beat any team in the competition.

 

[Lennon7]

We played them twice in group stages.

So? Wasn't the final

My workmate just said the same thing getting confused as the final was held in Barca

 

[Kostov]

What kind of shit year is this. Absolute shit draws.

 

[Fenre]

Ajax - Juve - 7 titles
Liverpool - Porto - 7 titles
City - Spurs - 0.........
Barca - Man Utd - 8 titles

 

[esmufc07]

Can't believe people are gutted. This is what the champions League is about!

Buzzing for that draw

 

[Henrik Larsson]

It's literally disgusting Liverpool gets such an easy draw again. What the feck man.