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Sergio Busquets back but no Pedri or Gavi for Barca in Old Trafford

FC Barcelona travel to Old Trafford on Thursday aiming to keep their European ambitions alive when they take on Manchester United in the second leg of their Europa League tie

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Sergio Busquets back but no Pedri or Gavi for Barca in Old Trafford.Pic/AFP

Sergio Busquets back but no Pedri or Gavi for Barca in Old Trafford.Pic/AFP

FC Barcelona travel to Old Trafford on Thursday aiming to keep their European ambitions alive when they take on Manchester United in the second leg of their Europa League tie.

Barca still have options in the tournament after a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou last week, despite being under pressure from United for long periods of the match, and Raphinha's equalizer from a cross that deceived everyone to end up in the net has left the tie in the balance.

However, if Barca want to avoid another painful (and expensive) early exit from Europe, they will have to end Manchester United's impressive form at Old Trafford, where the English side is unbeaten in its last 17 home matches; the last time United were beaten at home was against Spanish opposition when Real Sociedad beat them 1-0 on September 8th.

There is good and bad news for Barca on the injury front, with Sergio Busquets available after missing the first leg with an ankle injury. Busquets' control in midfield will be important as Barca look to control their rivals' pace on the break.

Also read: Robert Lewandowski nets his 24th for Barcelona in Cadiz win

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