![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/barcelona-boss-xavi-names-man-utd-star-as-toughest-opponent/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/0_GettyImages-1709657540.jpg&description=Barcelona took on Manchester United in the Europa League last term and it appears manager Xavi has been left with a lasting impression by one Red Devil in particular Barcelona boss Xavi has claimed that Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is the toughest opponent his side have faced. The former midfielder is set to oversee his 100th game as Barcelona's manager during their Champions League clash with Porto in midweek. Ahead of that fixture, Xavi was asked by the Spanish press to run the rule over his coaching career so far. Two of the many matches that he's presided over have been against Premier League outfit Man Utd. The two sides faced off in the Europa League play-offs last term, with Erik ten Hag's team running out 4-3 winners on aggregate. They drew 2-2 at the Camp Nou before United came from behind to win at Old Trafford. Rashford, a scorer in the first leg, has left a lasting impression on Xavi. Asked by Mundo Deportivo who the toughest opponent his side have come up against during his time at Barca, he replied: "Rashford cost us a lot. Also Vinicius, [Karim] Benzema..." It is not the first time that Xavi has been full of praise for the Red Devils academy graduate. He was also hailing his abilities before the European showdown between his side and Ten Hag's troops. Speaking last term, he said: "In the transition he is very, very dangerous so, yes, we need to take care of all of them but especially Rashford. He's one of the most dangerous players now in Europe, yeah. He's very fast, he is a very good at dribbling in one-versus-one." What has gone wrong for Marcus Rashford so far this season? Share your thoughts in the comments below Rashford, 25, went on to enjoy the most prolific season of his club career last term with 30 goals and 11 assists in all competitions. He hasn't quite managed to hit the same heights this season so far. Amid the Red Devils' inconsistent form, Rashford has scored just once in eight games in all competitions. That solitary strike){kind=link}
Barcelona took on Manchester United in the Europa League last term and it appears manager Xavi has been left with a lasting impression by one Red Devil in particular
Barcelona boss Xavi has claimed that Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is the toughest opponent his side have faced.
The former midfielder is set to oversee his 100th game as Barcelona’s manager during their Champions League clash with Porto in midweek. Ahead of that fixture, Xavi was asked by the Spanish press to run the rule over his coaching career so far.
Two of the many matches that he’s presided over have been against Premier League outfit Man Utd. The two sides faced off in the Europa League play-offs last term, with Erik ten Hag’s team running out 4-3 winners on aggregate.
They drew 2-2 at the Camp Nou before United came from behind to win at Old Trafford. Rashford, a scorer in the first leg, has left a lasting impression on Xavi. Asked by Mundo Deportivo who the toughest opponent his side have come up against during his time at Barca, he replied: “Rashford cost us a lot. Also Vinicius, [Karim] Benzema…”