Barcelona vs Manchester United Squad Values: Blaugrana Edge United by Just £2.5m

Europa League action returns after a three-month hiatus, and in some style. We look ahead to tonight’s heavyweight clash between two of Europe’s most successful teams, and compare Barcelona vs Manchester United squad values.

The great Champions League final battles of 2009 and 2011 seem a distant memory as Barcelona and Manchester United prepare for tonight’s Europa League playoff tie, but their respective form this season highlights a clear upward trajectory back to their former glory.

Manchester United are the Premier League frontrunners’ closest challengers, and Erik Ten Hag’s first season in England has been mightily impressive, changing everything from the culture to the on-field philosophy.

Similarly, Xavi’s first full season at the helm in Catalonia represents a tactical overhaul across the pitch, particularly in defence having conceded just seven goals in La Liga this term, and heading into tonight in the midst of an 11-game winning streak.

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Manchester United Squad Value

Goalkeepers: David De Gea (£13.3m), Jack Butland (£1.3m), Tom Heaton (£530,000).

Defenders: Lisandro Martinez (£44.4m), Raphael Varane (£35.5m), Harry Maguire (£26.6m), Victor Lindelöf (£13.3m), Phil Jones (£1.7m), Teden Mengi (£1.7m), Luke Shaw (£24.8m), Tyrell Malacia (£20m), Brandon Williams (£8m), Diogo Dalot (£28m), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£16m).

Midfielders: Casemiro (£44.3m), Scott McTominay (£26.5m), Christian Eriksen (£22m), Marcel Sabitzer (£17m), Fred (£17m), Donny Van de Beek (£17m), Zidane Iqbal (£700,000), Kobbie Mainoo (£260,000), Bruno Fernandes (£66.5m), Jadon Sancho (£53m).

Forwards: Marcus Rashford (£48m), Anthony Elanga (£22m), Alejandro Garnacho (£4.4m), Antony (£62m), Facundo Pellistri (£2.6m), Anthony Martial (£13.3m), Wout Weghorst (£12.5m).

Total Combined Squad Value: £674m

Barcelona Squad Value

Goalkeepers: Marce-Andre Ter Stegen (£26m), Inaki Pena (£3.5m), Arnau Tenas (£1.7m).

Defenders: Ronaldo Araujo (£53m), Jules Kounde (£53m), Andreas Christensen (£26.6m), Eric Garcia (£16m), Alejandro Balde (£13m), Marcos Alonso (£8m), Jordi Alba (£4.5m), Sergi Roberto (£5.3m).

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (£4.5m), Pedri (£89m), Gavi (£80m), Frenkie de Jong (£44m), Franck Kessie (£31m), Pablo Torre (£2.5m).

Forwards: Ansu Fati (£44m), Ferran Torres (£31m), Ousmane Dembele (£53m), Raphinha (£44m), Robert Lewandowski (£40m)

Total Combined Squad Value: £676.5m