Manchester United vs Barcelona on April 10: Time, form, head-to-head, broadcast listings

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Manchester United will aim to top the remontada staged against PSG by stunning Barcelona at the 'Theatre of Dreams' on Wednesday.

What is the form of Manchester United as compared to Barcelona's?

Manchester United approaches Wednesday's Champions League encounter on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Wolves in the Premier League. The Red Devils have experienced a change in fortune in recent times with the team recording three losses in their last four matches despite going on a 12-game unbeaten run following the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

In the course of the last 10 matches, the Old Trafford outfit has recorded five wins, one draw and four losses. Nevertheless, the 2008 European champions will aim to take inspiration from their Round of 16 remontada against Paris Saint-Germain coming into Wednesday's clash with Barcelona.

The Blaugrana approaches the fixture unbeaten in seven consecutive matches across all competitions. In the last 10, Ernesto Valverde's side has won eight while losing and drawing one apiece. Barca secured the quarter final date with Manchester United by cruising to a 5-1 aggregate win over Olympique Lyon.

Team news: Who is injured or suspended for Manchester United vs Barcelona?

Both Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera remain doubtful for the upcoming encounter as confirmed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his pre-match press conference. Eric Bailly, Antonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian are all unavailable for selection with respective injuries while Alexis Sanchez has been ruled out despite returning to training following a spell on the sidelines.

Grafting hard ahead of another big game #MUFC #UCL pic.twitter.com/tWjauxr0Vs
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 9, 2019

Getting #UCL ready with @adidasfootball #MUFC pic.twitter.com/JARCN8MM0b
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 9, 2019

For Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele who was said to be a doubt for Wednesday's test per initial reports has been declared fit. However, both Rafinha and Thomas Vermaelen are still out.

Dembélé declared fit
More details: https://t.co/JDrmYZuYQA

#ForçaBarça
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 9, 2019

Key battles to look forward to in Manchester United vs Barcelona

Chris Smalling vs Lionel Messi:

"Bring, it on." That is the warning Chris Smalling sounded to Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi at the pre-match presser ahead of Wednesday's test. Apparently, the Englishman has an antidote to the threat the latter possesses in spite of him being in red-hot form for the Catalan club.

The Argentine could once again prove to be the hero against Manchester United - a side he has already defeated twice in the finals of the UEFA Champions League.

In all, Lionel Messi has met the Red Devils on four occasions in the Champions League, winning two, losing one and drawing one. He has netted twice across those meetings.

We all know what happens next...
#Messi
#MUFCBarça #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/PXBIzgSYCc
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 9, 2019

What is the head-to-head record of Manchester United vs Barcelona?

Manchester United and Barcelona have met on 11 separate occasions in competitive matches since 1984. The Catalans have narrowly dominated such meetings, registering four wins. On the other hand, the Red Devils have won thrice while the remaining four games have ended in draws.

The last competitive meeting between the pair took place in the 2011 UEFA Champions League Final where Barcelona run away with a 3-1 victory.

What are the managers saying ahead of Manchester United vs Barcelona?

Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Manchester United

"Every game is the biggest game. Of course when you get Barcelona, with the quality of their team, we know we need to step up our game.

"We know we need to perform to our best levels, which we didn't against PSG at home. The outcome of the second leg gave players and supporters belief.

"When we saw it was Barcelona in the draw we were smiling because it was another challenge and we will go head on."

Ole on @PaulPogba: "It's not just about one player — everyone has to perform at their best level. But at Paul's best he can run a game like this. Paul's job is to be the creator and to drive us forward. I expect him to perform tomorrow." #MUFC pic.twitter.com/dL6FtyxmtG
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 9, 2019

Ernesto Valverde, Barcelona

"United have a lot more in their locker than just set pieces. They are energised by what they did in the last round [against Paris] and in recent months.

"We want to get through and we'll have to be wary not only of their set pieces, but their quality, their fans.

"We want to score away from home and we're going out to win the game. In these situations you can't speculate.

Valverde: "We're playing well, and now we want to keep it going in these two games. We know it's important to score away from home." #MUFCBarça pic.twitter.com/FGUA7sUB27
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 9, 2019

"You can't think exclusively about defending or attacking. You've got to combine both. We're confident.

"We've responded well to difficult moments this season."

Broadcast information for Manchester United vs Barcelona

In Spain, Manchester United vs Barcelona will be live on Movistar+ and Movistar Liga de Campeones.
In UK, watch the Champions League clash on BT Sport 2, BT Sport Live, and BT Sport 4K UHD.`
Watch Manchester United vs Barcelona in US on UniMás, TNT USA, and Univision Deportes. An online stream will be available on Univision Deportes En Vivo, Univision NOW, B/R Live, and Watch TNT.