Erik ten Hag says Manchester United and FC Barcelona had to press “reset” after challenging periods for giant clubs that are back on track heading into their eye-catching Europa League clash.Having met in the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals, these European heavyweights now find themselves in a knockout play-off to decide whose continental campaign extends beyond February.Barca dropped into the Europa League after finishing third in their Champions League group behind Bayern Munich and Inter Milan after a summer of wild transfers, despite financial uncertainty.United stumbled home sixth last season and went straight into the Europa League, where they finished second behind Real Sociedad on goal difference.But both clubs now look to be back on an upward trajectory and Ten Hag believes this match will be a good yardstick to measure their progress. Egame
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United and FC Barcelona had to press “reset” after challenging periods for giant clubs that are back on track heading into their eye-catching Europa League clash.Having met in the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals, these European heavyweights now find themselves in a knockout play-off to decide whose continental campaign extends beyond February.Barca dropped into the Europa League after finishing third in their Champions League group behind Bayern Munich and Inter Milan after a summer of wild transfers, despite financial uncertainty.United stumbled home sixth last season and went straight into the Europa League, where they finished second behind Real Sociedad on goal difference.But both clubs now look to be back on an upward trajectory and Ten Hag believes this match will be a good yardstick to measure their progress. Mgm