Manchester United and Barcelona needed a reboot but are now in a good position to make each other better, United coach Erik Ten Hag said ahead of the first leg of their Europa League knockout-round clash on Thursday.The teams have met regularly in the Champions League over the years and Ten Hag does not s
Manchester United and Barcelona needed a reboot but are now in a good position to make each other better, United coach Erik Ten Hag said ahead of the first leg of their Europa League knockout-round clash on Thursday.
"Both clubs have the ambition to be in the Champions League and to have an impact in it, but the reality is, we're in the Europa League, which shows both clubs needed a reset," Ten Hag told reporters on Wednesday. The Dutch coach praised Xavi Hernandez's team, who lead Real Madrid by 11 points and have conceded only seven goals in 21 league games with a playing style made famous by former Dutch great Johan Cruyff.
"When you see their stats it is impressive, they defend well, but their biggest skill is the possession."
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