Match report

Barcelona Stuns Manchester United 3-0 in Champions League

Barcelona
Barcelona
3–0
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Apr 16, 2019

Barcelona stuns Manchester United with a commanding 3-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Lionel Messi scores twice, and Coutinho adds another, as Barcelona asserts dominance over their English counterparts.

Key Facts

  • • Lionel Messi scores twice at 16' and 20'
  • • Philippe Coutinho scores at 61' off an assist from Jordi Alba
  • • Barcelona dominates possession and chances throughout the match
  • • Manchester United fails to register a shot on target
  • • Jordi Alba and Arthur make significant contributions with assists and defensive solidity

Lineups

Barcelona

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
  • 3 Piqué (D)
  • 18 Jordi Alba (D)
  • 20 Sergi Roberto (D)
  • 15 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 4 I. Rakitić (M)
  • 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
  • 7 Philippe Coutinho (M)
  • 8 Arthur (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Nélson Semedo
  • 22 A. Vidal
  • 11 O. Dembélé
  • 13 J. Cillessen
  • 14 Malcom
  • 26 Carles Aleñà
  • 23 S. Umtiti

Manchester United

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 18 A. Young (D)
  • 12 C. Smalling (D)
  • 4 P. Jones (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 14 J. Lingard (M)
  • 39 S. McTominay (M)
  • 11 A. Martial (F)
  • 10 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Diogo Dalot
  • 9 R. Lukaku
  • 7 A. Sánchez
  • 8 Mata
  • 15 Andreas Pereira
  • 22 S. Romero
  • 31 N. Matić

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    16' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi
  2. Barcelona
    20' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi
  3. Barcelona
    61' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Coutinho · Assist: Jordi Alba
  4. Manchester United
    65' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Martial · On: D. Dalot
  5. Barcelona
    71' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Roberto · On: N. Semedo
  6. Manchester United
    73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rashford · On: R. Lukaku
  7. Barcelona
    75' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Arthur · On: A. Vidal
  8. Barcelona
    77' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Suárez
  9. Manchester United
    80' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lingard · On: Alexis Sánchez
  10. Barcelona
    81' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Coutinho · On: O. Dembele

Match Stats

Stat Barcelona Manchester United
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 92% 86%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 792 408
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 725 350
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barcelona's early goals from Messi at 16' and 20' set the tone for the match, putting Manchester United on the back foot
  • ▸ Coutinho's third goal at 61' from Jordi Alba's assist further dampens Manchester United's spirits and solidifies Barcelona's lead