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Manchester United’s disastrous start to the season on and off the field could still get worse when they face Liverpool on Monday, 22 August. Photo: EPA

Man United get NIGHTMARE draw in the Europa League

The Europa League knockout round play-off draw has been made and Man United couldn’t have been pitted against a tougher opponent.

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Manchester United’s disastrous start to the season on and off the field could still get worse when they face Liverpool on Monday, 22 August. Photo: EPA

Man United have been handed the most difficult opponent possible in the Europa League knockout round playoffs.

The Red Devils finished their group as runners-up to Real Sociedad. As such, they have to negotiate a two-legged playoff to claim a place in the round of 16.

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Their opponents? FC Barcelona. Barca finished third in their Champions League group and fall down to the Europa League.

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Europa League knockout round play-off draw in full

  • Barcelona vs Man United
  • Juventus vs Nantes
  • Sporting Lisbon vs Midtjylland
  • Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rennes
  • Ajax vs Union Berlin
  • Bayer Leverkusen vs Monaco
  • Sevilla vs PSV Eindhoven
  • RB Salzburg vs Roma

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The UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs in full. Image: @europaleague / Twitter

How do you feel about this, Man United fans? Hardly the ideal draw but perhaps an opportunity to test yourselves against a top side?

Who is your club facing for a place in the Europa League quarterfinals? Check out UEFA’s official website for more on dates and kickoff times when they become available.

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