Soccer-Barcelona to face best Man United team in many years - Xavi

Soccer Football - Europa League - FC Barcelona Press Conference - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 22, 2023 FC Barcelona coach Xavi during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Barcelona will face the best Manchester United team for many years in the second leg of their Europa League knockout round tie at Old Trafford, the LaLiga leaders' coach Xavi Hernandez said on Wednesday.

After fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw with the Premier League side in a pulsating game at the Camp Nou, Xavi believes his team will need to be at their best on Thursday to advance to the last 16.