A fast-paced second half that included all four goals on the night provided a springboard for positivity as Manchester United looked the better side against the current La Liga leaders when Marcus Rashford found the back of the net again.
Marcus Rashford looked to have inspired a memorable Man United win as he scored and then forced an own goal from Jules Kounde within nine minutes of falling behind through Marcos Alonso’s header from a corner early in the second.
It all means that the tie is tantalisingly poised ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford in a week’s time.
However, Barcelona may have to navigate the return game without both of their two young midfield stars after Gavi picked up a yellow card and a suspension and Pedri was forced off with an injury late in the first half.
