Barcelona has won their second consecutive game in the Europa League this week, defeating Manchester United 2-1. The match was played at Camp Nou, and it was Lionel Messi who scored the winning goal for Barcelona.
The first half of the match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. However, in the 74th minute, Messi received the ball on the right wing and beat two defenders before slotting home from close range.
The goal gave Barcelona a 1-0 lead, which they doubled in the 86th minute when Gerard Pique scored a penalty following a foul by United's Victor Lindelof. The victory ensured that Barcelona maintained their perfect record in the Europa League this season.
Despite the defeat, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his players for their performance, saying: "We created some good opportunities but we couldn't take advantage of them. We were unlucky not to score more than one goal."
The win puts Barcelona top of Group E in the Europa League table, with four points from three matches. They will now face either Dinamo Zagreb or Slavia Prague in the round of 32.
Overall, it was a great day for Barcelona as they secured another victory in the Europa League. It is clear that they have a strong squad and that Messi is playing at his best level. The win also gives them a chance to qualify for the next stage of the competition, something that they have been missing this season.