Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag aims subtle dig at Liverpool after win vs Barcelona
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag saw fit to remind everyone of Real Madrid’s win against Liverpool after his team’s 2-1 UEFA Europa League win against Barcelona on Thursday.
The Red Devils won 4-3 on aggregate and capped off a famous night at Old Trafford by ensuring qualification to the last-16 round of the Europa League. After the game, the Dutch tactician used Real Madrid vs Liverpool as an example to showcase Barca’s might.
He said (h/t Express):
“Barcelona are the leader of La Liga – eight points ahead of Real Madrid. We have seen what Real Madrid did this week [against Liverpool]. I think it’s a big win yes that we beat them.”
He makes a comment about the four team’s relative strengths here. What he implies is that if the second-placed La Liga team, Real Madrid, hammered Liverpool at Anfield, then Man United’s win against La Liga leaders, Barcelona, is all the more impressive.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid is a match amongst European royalty
Perhaps the former Ajax manager needs reminding that Los Blancos are 14-time Champions of Europe who are also the defending champions in the competition. Moreover, the game took place in the Champions League – a competition Manchester United aren’t playing in this campaign.
Of course, their win against Barcelona is impressive. Congratulations on qualifying for the Europa League last 16. But to use individual games and make comments such as this seem odd.
By this logic, Real Madrid are the best team in Spain because they beat Barcelona in October 2022 – the last time the two sides met. Nevertheless, it is in our best interest to focus on ourselves.
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While it may seem impossible right now, there is always a chance that we can stage a comeback of our own at the Santiago Bernabeu next month. We have had a history of turning around seemingly unscaleable deficits. If we manage it this time around, it will undoubtedly be the greatest one of them all.
