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Xavi brands Barcelona's Europa League draw against Man United 'the worst we could wish for', as the former midfielder praises Erik ten Hag's side ahead of mouthwatering fixture

Barcelona manager Xavi has branded his side's upcoming Europa League game against Manchester United 'the worst we could wish for'.

Barca drew the English side in the play-off round of the tournament on Monday in a mouthwatering tie that will be a replay of the 2008/9 and 2010/11 Champions League finals after the Spanish side dropped out of the competition.

Via The Athletic, Xavi claimed that 'luck' was not with his team during the draw, before going onto praise United's abilities despite their difficult start to the season.

Xavi has described Barcelona being drawn against Manchester United in Europe as 'the worst'
The former Barcelona midfielder praised the abilities of Erik ten Hag's Red Devils outfit

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