Confirmed: United and Barça's press conference and training times

Tuesday 21 February 2023 15:19

Manchester United and Barcelona will lock horns on Thursday in a highly anticipated Europa League play-off second leg at Old Trafford.

Having played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp in the first leg, all eyes are on this clash of the titans, with neither side expected to take their foot off the gas.

But ahead of the eye-watering 20:00 GMT kick-off, both Erik ten Hag and Xavi will be preparing their players and talking to the media.

Read on to find out the press conference and training details for both sides, before they face off at the Theatre of Dreams…

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All the details you need ahead of the second leg, with the tie perfectly poised after a classic in Catalonia.

UNITED

Ten Hag will brief the media at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon. The press conference will commence at 12:00 GMT, and it will be available to view live on the United App, ManUtd.com and MUTV, plus on demand later that day.

The boss may give fitness updates on the likes of Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Antony, with the trio all missing Sunday’s 3-0 triumph over Leicester.

The Reds will train as normal, with an open session scheduled for 13:30 GMT. Highlights and images, as well as any key news from our pre-Barcelona session will be available to enjoy across our official platforms.

BARCELONA

Our Catalan opponents will fly to Manchester on Wednesday, and will train on the Old Trafford pitch in an open session at 19:00 GMT.

Before this, though, Xavi will conduct his pre-match press conference at the stadium at 18:15 GMT.

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