Soccer-Barcelona fight back to secure thrilling 2-2 draw with Man United

Soccer Football - Europa League - Play-Off First Leg - FC Barcelona v Manchester United - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - February 16, 2023 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in action with FC Barcelona's Jordi Alba REUTERS/Nacho Doce

BARCELONA (Reuters) -Barcelona fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United in a pulsating Europa League knockout round playoff first leg on Thursday.

United were the better side for large parts of the game and controlled the tempo but were denied by goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen who made three outstanding saves in the first half.