25 February 2023 , 05:00
962
0
If there were any lingering doubts over whether or not Manchester United are officially back in business, then Thursday night's superb triumph over Barcelona should have extinguished them once and for all.
United edged out the Spanish giants with a 4-3 aggregate win over two legs and will now face another LaLiga outfit in the form of Real Betis next month in the last 16 of the Europa League.
But before United continue their European exploits, there is the small matter of the Carabao Cup final this Sunday, where Ten Hag will have the opportunity to claim his first trophy since joining the club. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest news from in and around Old Trafford ahead of their clash with Newcastle.
Ten Hag learns Europa League fate
Manchester United will face Real Betis in the last 16 of the Europa League after toppling Barcelona in midweek.
Erik ten Hag's side prevailed over a two-legged play-off against Barcelona, who dropped into the competition following their elimination from the Champions League earlier in the season.
Marcel Sabitzer completes Man Utd transfer after last-minute deadline day dash
Betis, who are managed by ex-Manchester City boss Manuel Pelligrini, are currently fifth in LaLiga and will have designs on claiming another big scalp after finishing the group stage with the best record in the Europa League, winning five games and drawing once.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE!
Rashford concern emerges
Join the debate! Who do you think will win Sunday's Carabao Cup final: Man Utd or Newcastle? Let us know here.
Marcus Rashford appeared to pick up a knock in Manchester United's win over Barcelona (Manchester United via Getty Imag)Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of top-scorer Marcus Rashford ahead of the Carabao Cup final after he appeared to indicate that he picked up a knock in the win over Barcelona.
Rashford was substituted late on in midweek and was seen hobbling away from Old Trafford after the match. He later shared an image of himself on Instagram complete with a bandaged emoji, which indicates he did pick up some sort of issue.
United will be hopeful that Rashford, who has plundered 24 goals in 37 games this term, will be available for selection against Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE!
Xavi's Man Utd prediction rings true
Xavi Hernandez talked up a handful of Manchester United players before Barcelona's midweek defeat (David S. Bustamante/Soccrates)Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez wasn't shy about dishing out praise to Erik ten Hag and Manchester United in the build-up to Thursday night's Europa League play-off.
Xavi's side headed to Old Trafford off the back of a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp last week knowing they would need to outwit a team that has made significant progress under a new manager in recent months.
And after talking up Fred and a handful of the Dutchman's players prior to their trip to Manchester, Xavi was forced to watch on as the Brazilian midfielder produced one of his best-ever displays to dump Barcelona out of Europe.
Man Utd deadline day live updates as Sabitzer completes loan move
READ THE FULL STORY HERE!