Barca edge United in first leg
Barcelona took a big step towards their first Champions League semi-final in four years as they claimed a slender 1-0 win away to Manchester United despite a thoroughly underwhelming performance.
Solskjaer can’t see Pogba leaving Man United in the summer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot see Paul Pogba leaving Manchester United this summer and expects the mercurial midfielder to put his stamp on Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona.
5 talking points ahead of the UCL quarter-final first legs
The first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals take place this week. Here are five talking talking points as we begin to enter the business section of club football’s premium cup competition.
Cole urges United to adopt fearless approach against Barca
Andrew Cole has told Manchester United they must play with no fear when they face Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Valverde: There is ‘Messidependence’ at Barca
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde refused to excuse his side’s dependence on Lionel Messi after the Argentina international came off the bench to spark a dramatic late comeback against Villarreal.
Pope Francis declares that Messi is not God
Pope Francis has declared that Barcelona star Lionel Messi is not God – and says it is sacrilegious to refer to him as such.
Beckham’s Inter Miami eye audacious move for Messi or Ronaldo
David Beckham has hinted that he may try and bring Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to Major Soccer League (MLS) side Inter Miami.
Valverde: Messi’s brilliance transcends rivalries
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde admitted the brilliance of Lionel Messi transcends club rivalries after the Argentina superstar received a standing ovation from Real Betis fans.
UCL draw: Man Utd to face Barcelona, Man City play Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur have been drawn against Manchester City in an all-English Champions League quarter-final tie, while Manchester United will face Barcelona.
United face massive competition for Rabiot signature
Manchester United have joined the battle to land summer free agent Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.