Paul Scholes believes Man Utd are capable of defeating Barcelona

Paul Scholes believes Manchester United are able to defeating FC Barcelona within the Europa League round-of-16 play-off.

The Red Devils didn’t qualify instantly for the Europa League round-of-16 after ending second in Group E, behind Actual Sociedad. Each side completed their group marketing campaign with 15 factors every, however the Spanish outfit edged Man Utd out to safe the primary place.

The second-place end means Manchester United must play a two-legged play-off and win the tie to seal a spot within the Europa League round-of-16. The draw for Europa League round-of-16 play-off happened on Monday, and the Pink Devils have been drawn towards FC Barcelona.

Barcelona are Champions League drop-outs after ending behind Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in Group C. A 3rd-place end in Group C, although, earned Barca a spot within the Europa League round-of-16 play-off draw.

Man Utd able to defeating Barcelona, says Paul Scholes

Scholes had named Barcelona because the aspect he would love Manchester United to attract and possibly the aspect he needs them to keep away from.

Scholes had, previous to the Europa League round-of-16 play-off draw, mentioned Manchester United are able to defeating Barcelona.

“I might love them to attract Barcelona to get the juices flowing and get ambiance. I feel they’re able to beating Barcelona,” Scholes told BT Sport.

He added: “However, they’re a very good staff. As a lot as I wish to play them, they’re most likely the staff you wish to keep away from.”

In the meantime, Barcelona supervisor Xavi has reacted to drawing Manchester United within the round-of-16 play-off. He admitted Barcelona have gotten probably the most troublesome opponent.

In the meantime, Man Utd suffered a 3-1 defeat by the hands of Aston Villa of their earlier fixture within the Premier League. The Pink Devils took Aston Villa on in an away fixture however discovered themselves trailing by two targets inside the first 11 minutes.

Man Utd halved their deficit by means of a deflected strike from Luke Shaw from exterior the field on the stroke of half-time. Nevertheless, Aston Villa re-established their two-goal lead at the beginning of the second half, scoring their third purpose of the match within the 49^th minute.

In the meantime, Barcelona sits atop the factors desk in La Liga. The Catalan outfit have 34 factors from 13 matches within the Spanish prime flight they usually have a two-point lead over second-placed Actual Madrid.