United face a difficult challenge in Spain (Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)
Barcelona vs Manchester United is a fixture of Champions League pedigree – but the latest meeting between the two iconic football institutions will take place in the Europa League.
Barcelona finished third in their Champions League group before Christmas, meaning they have dropped down into the Europa League.
This is the second consecutive season the Spanish giants have featured in Europe’s second club competition, having reached the quarter-final stage last year.
United could only finish second in their Europa League group, which resulted in Erik ten Hag’s men heading for a play-off against one of the Champions League drop-outs instead of advancing straight through to the Round of 16.
Here is everything you need to know about the Europa League play-off between Barcelona and Manchester United.
What time does Barcelona vs Manchester United kick-off?
Barcelona vs Manchester United will kick-off on Thursday, February 16 at 5.45pm.
The Camp Nou will be the venue for the clash.
The return leg will take place at Old Trafford on Thursday, February 23 at 8pm.
Xavi is now in charge at the Camp Nou (Picture: Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images)
How to watch on TV and live stream
The match will be shown live in the UK on BT Sport 2, with coverage getting underway from 5pm.
BT customers will also be able to live stream Barcelona vs Manchester United on the BT Sport app and website.
Viewers without subscription to BT Sport will be able to watch the match by buying a monthly pass for £25, providing access to all four of the BT Sport channels via the app.
How to listen on radio
The game will be available to listen to on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
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Anthony Martial, Antony and Scott McTominay were all absent from first-team training on Wednesday morning.
Lisandro Martinez and new January loan signing Marcel Sabitzer are both suspended.
In the Barcelona camp, veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets has been ruled out with an ankle injury, while Ousmane Dembele is sidelined with a thigh complaint.
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A huge clash awaits in Spain.
