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Barcelona vs Man Utd: TWO things Ernesto Valverde has told Lionel Messi and co NOT to do
BARCELONA boss Ernesto Valverde has told his players to avoid two things against Manchester United in the Champions League clash tonight.
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The Barca manager has told Lionel Messi and co to avoid giving away corners and free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Barcelona lead 1-0 after the first leg thanks to an unfortunate Luke Shaw own goal.
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United had chances throughout the game but failed to get a single effort on target at Old Trafford.
And it now means they need another miracle performance to progress to the Champions League semi-finals.
Manchester United struggled to create and Valverde has ordered a repeat of the defensive display from Barca.
Valverde is well aware of the superior height and strength United possess and therefore wants to negate that threat.
Spanish outlet AS claim he told his players: “We must avoid corner kicks and lateral fouls.”
In the first match, Untied had just two corners and two free-kicks in the final third of the pitch.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to take inspiration from the remarkable comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the previous round.
“It will have helped us as a team,” the Norwegian said.
“We know we can turn things around.
“Barca here at the Nou Camp is a difficult prospect but that night will live with the players.
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“It was not that long ago and we are one goal better off [than we were then].”
Barcelona take on United tonight at 8pm tonight.
The winners of the quarter-final clash will take on Liverpool or Porto in the final four.