Man United's Rashford and Fernandes train for Barcelona Europa League clash - in pictures

Manager Erik ten Hag fires up his players for second leg of play-off showdown against Catalans

Marcus Rashford at the Aon Training Complex in Carrington on February 22, 2023, on the eve of Manchester United's Europa League play-off second-leg match against Barcelona. Reuters

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford with Wout Weghorst and Zidane Iqbal during training. Reuters

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford with Brandon Williams, Jadon Sancho and Zidane Iqbal during training. Reuters

Manchester United's Antony, left, and Bruno Fernandes during training. EPA

Antony juggles the ball at Manchester United training. EPA

Alejandro Garnacho trains with Manchester United teammates. EPA

Harry Maguire of Manchester United at training. EPA

Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Alejandro Garnacho train. EPA

Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia at training. EPA

Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Victor Lindelof, Diogo Dalot, Antony and Tyrell Malacia at Manchester United training. EPA

Fred, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. EPA

Antony, second right, trains with Manchester United teammates. EPA

Manchester United players train at Carrington. EPA

Kobbie Mainoo, centre, and Antony, right, at training. EPA

Fred of Manchester United trains. EPA

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. EPA

Harry Maguire of Manchester United, centre. EPA

Jadon Sancho, left, of Manchester United shares a joke at training. EPA

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag at training. EPA

Manchester United players at the Aon Training Complex in Carrington. EPA

Manchester United host Barcelona in their Europa League playoff second-leg clash at Old Trafford on Thursday in what is poised to be another thrilling encounter.

The tie stands at 2-2 after a breathless first leg at Camp Nou last week that was one of the most dramatic games of the season so far in Europe.

In-form Marcus Rashford grabbed his 22nd goal of the campaign as he lit up the match in the Catalans' back yard. He also sent in the cross that Joules Kounde turned into his own net to take United 2-1 up after Marcos Alonso had opened the scoring for Barca.

But Xavi Hernandez's side grabbed a late equaliser thanks to Raphinha to leave the tie poised on a knife edge.

United manager Erik ten Hag can welcome back Brazilian forward Anthony and defender Harry Maguire from injury for the Old Trafford crunch, while Central defender Lisandro Martinez and midfielder Marcel Sabitzer are also available after missing the first leg through suspension.

The Dutchman said ahead of the game: “We have an idea. What we do different you will see tomorrow on the pitch. We all want to play big games, big matches. We have to give our best.”

Barca will be without key midfielders Pedri and Gavi in Manchester.

You can see Marcus Rashford and his United teammates training for the big game in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.