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Aston Villa beaten 3-0 at Barcelona through Lamine Yamal and Raphinha (2) goals
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Nicky Butt Former Manchester United midfielder on Amazon Prime
I do think that you create your own luck in football. We have all been there when we have had bad times, but you keep going, you do the right things, you keep working hard and get the rewards.
I just hope that the more experienced boys in the changing room who have been in and heard that before [the atmosphere] know to speak to the younger and new lads, and say this is what it's like at Old Trafford when you're winning. Feel that passion, feel that vibe from the fans, enjoy it and want more.
Kasper Schmeichel Former Leicester goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live
I said at half-time if you're going to go down, go down fighting. You can accept losing if you've given absolutely everything and they didn't do that in the first half. But they did in the second half. The tone was set with Carlos Baleba. It was so unfortunate he got an injury for it but that was a spark.
Youri Tielemans came on and that changed the game a little bit. There was a little bit more control. When you're playing in these games and you're two down, you're already done, so you may as well go and give it everything you've got. You may as well run around. That should be the standard and now the great thing about it for Michael Carrick is now he has something to refer to.
Anytime there's a difficult situation or pre-match team talk, it's going to be look what you do when you apply yourselves in that manner then you are impossible to live with.
Wayne Rooney Former Manchester United striker on Amazon Prime
I think Micheal Carrick deserves a lot of credit as well, because if you were in his shoes you are thinking how can I change this around, so whatever he said to the team at half-time that got them on the front-foot and got that belief in them that they could win the game.
You felt it, you could feel that they could win the game, everyone was together.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, speaking to Uefa: "It was a challenging game. I think we started OK in the game, we knew it was going to be tough - they've only had one defeat all season. They're a very, very good team.
"So we talked about what we wanted to do in the game, we started OK and then the goal came from nowhere. We caused ourselves a few issues. In some ways understandable with the run we've been on, a little bit anxious and a few nerves at times.
"Then I thought we grew into the game a bit at the end of the first half and I spoke at half-time about being positive. Anything can happen here, I've seen it many times over the years. You just need something to go our way and the boys were fantastic second half.
"They kept going, didn't get disappointed and got exactly what they deserved in the end."
On if he sensed comeback after first goal: "This place does it. No matter what situation you're in, how tough it can seem, the supporters are desperate to get behind you and we gave them something to go on.
"We gave them other opportunities to score and it was close, and you're thinking 'that's another chance gone by' but we kept looking, kept pushing for answers and we found them in the end."
On chaotic few weeks and his position: "I don't have a crystal ball to know what happens next. We move on to the weekend, we've got a really important game here against Aston Villa, which we need to prepare for right."
Stephen Warnock Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Nou Camp
The word you'd use in this performance is naïve from Aston Villa. I think there were a lot of times what they did in forward areas were impressive. The final ball wasn't quite there tonight. You cannot try and play out from the back.
It was like a pack of wolves hunting the way Barcelona go after the ball and they're just waiting and as soon as that first pass is play, they're on it.
A little bit disappointing in the second half after being so positive in the first half but a huge lesson to learn here tonight against Barcelona as to what the level is.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, speaking to TNT Sports: "The result is not good, a lot of things positive but it was not enough to get a good result.
"How we are building the team is clear in 90 minutes but we have young players, talented players and experienced players. Today we conceded some mistakes. Over the process we've had here we have made those mistakes but then overcame them.
"Today more or less after the mistake we made we were creating chances, facing them with individual duels. If we could score one goal with the chances we had in the first half maybe it would have been different but we were not clinical.
"I can feel on one side we are comfortable doing our way because we have nine points because of the good work before. We should be realistic but at the same time feeling good how we are doing it.
"Of course I have my opinion how we can get better but the experience today was very important.
"This is the level we want to achieve again. Today was a good experience, bad result but good things as well. In this level you must be more ruthless."
Kasper Schmeichel Former Leicester goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live
Now for the fans it's about doing exactly what they did in the second half. Backing their team in the same way and when things go wrong, let's not get negative straight away. Put things into context sometimes because you are coming up against a very good Aston Villa side, so things can go wrong in games but it's about the reaction.
Most of all it's the players responsibility to give the fans something. Give them something to cheer about and they will respond. And they did that tonight.
Good comeback from United Carrick needed that but not sure if this is a start of something or just delaying the inevitable in Carrick getting the sack.
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, speaking to Amazon Prime: "It's unbelievable really, it's the magic of this stadium and this club, these fans, to come back from 2-0 down.
"As much as you'd don't expect it, you know it's possible at a place like this."
On what was said at half-time: "We needed a bit of a kick. We were a bit reactionary. When we lost the ball, we weren't reacting as quickly as we could have and the boss really drilled it into us that we need to be more active and take the game ourselves."
On second-half performance: "We know what we're capable of. We know we're a dangerous team and we know we can change a game whenever, it's just it all coming together at the right time. It has tonight and hopefully we carry it on for the rest of the season."
On feeling in the dressing room: "Everyone is buzzing. A big sig of relief, we've needed this win for a while and hopefully we can carry it on."
On the connection with the fans: "It's unlike anything else. We'd do anything for those fans on that pitch. All the love they give us throughout a season, it's only right we repay them - and a bit of fun jumping into the stands with them!"
Kasper Schmeichel Former Leicester goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live
On Bruno Fernandes' post-match comments:
I like that. In Bruno Fernandes' defence is that I've been in football a long time and what's reported in the media is a fraction of the truth usually. They have no idea what's going on in the dressing room. They have no idea what's going on in the training ground. The amount of times I saw something written about the clubs I was playing in that couldn't be further from the truth was absolutely staggering. As players we couldn't believe they could get away with writing things that were said.
I understand that there could be frustration if that's the case from Fernandes' side. He said what he said [after the Como match]. That wasn't behind closed doors. And the things he's saying now in terms of taking responsibility for his performances that weren't good enough, that's how the conversations should've gone when it started.
Manchester United have always had a way of communicating with the media but this isn't the Manchester United of old.
I hope for Manchester United and Michael Carrick they can draw a line under all this public stuff and they can get back to winning games like they did today.
More from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, on the players needing to perform: "It's about performing at this club, getting results and winning games It's been a long time, we didn't get a win, it's been frustrating for them as much as us too, but we didn't take that in wrong way because it's normal. Fans want to win games. They are used to seeing this club at the top, winning trophies and it's been frustrating to see the club in this situation.
"We are all frustrated with the situation and we want to get out of this and hopefully this win today gives us the start of something good for us."
On saving Michael Carrick's job: "We don't need to save anyone's job. The club needed that win, the players needed that win. We have been working so hard to get out of this situation all together. It's been tough, there's been a lot of speculation in the media. A lot of lies around many things that have happened between me and the manager, that we have cleared the air, then after that the manager took decision to be on the bench because I'm not performing.
"Everyone thought that was a punishment for the words that I had. If it was, it was right. The manager is the one who makes the decisions. It doesn't change the belief I have of the manager and the staff and every player in this club. It doesn't change my aim to win every game that I have ahead of me."
Nicky Butt Former Manchester United midfielder on Amazon Prime
I think it's in there and you can see that in certain parts of the game. You can see that they can be aggressive and can get high on the press, they can do nice things on the ball and score goals but they can also give goals away which you saw in the first half.
They have to get a little bit of continuity in their game now and become a better team over the 90 minutes.
If they do that then they will be okay, but there is still a long way to go and a lot more to prove. Let's not get carried away, they played well for half a game, it was nice, but there is still a lot to do.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaking to Amazon Prime: "It's tough to say something at the moment to be honest. It's been a tough period for us, we have not been able to play in the way we want, get the results we want. We've done some good bits, but not had the consistency to do it through a whole game to get results and it's been tough.
"But today was important to get a win. We knew after that we still had the fans with us, we felt we could change it with a goal and something and fortunately we did it today."
On his penalty miss and re-take: "First one didn't go the way I wanted, I did something wrong but I got a second chance and I cleared my head and my mind was only on to get the ball in back of the net.
"It's been tough for the fans, we understand that. Having that belief from their side helps the team a lot and today was one of those days that Old Trafford came alive."
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, speaking to Uefa: "It was important at home against a really good team. We defended well, really happy with what I saw in the defence. Everyone gave their best to keep the clean sheet today.
"We have the right distance between us and we are very compact. In front of our goal we defended well. It was amazing."
On Rodri, who went off with an issue: "He has some discomfort in the muscle and we have to wait until tomorrow.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn, speaking to TNT Sports: "Barcelona made the right decisions at the right times and scored really good goals.
"The manager spoke about being clinical at important moments in the game. When you come here 50-50s sometimes don't go your way. They also leave players up the pitch so if you lose the ball they can be away.
"I think we are competitive against teams at this level, we have shown that whether it is Bayern Munich or PSG. Tonight was a huge learning curve for us and I am sure it will stand us in good stead for the future."
Kasper Schmeichel Former Leicester goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live
Things look a little bit better. Don't get me wrong, the second half is papering over the cracks from the first half, so now it's a case of using this as a benchmark and now having even more of those conversations. Making sure that this is a building block. That this isn't just out of the ordinary. It was nine without a win and now they get that chip off their shoulder to go and say, 'can this be the start of a run?'
You have to put your differences aside because you aren't able to change your players now, so you need everyone on side. Everyone has to be on the same page right now.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been speaking to the media after the comeback win. It is the first time he has addressed the media since his comments against Michael Carrick and his staff and subsequently being dropped from the team.
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Nicky Butt Former Manchester United midfielder on Amazon Prime
It's strange isn't it, the first half was shocking, but the second half was a total different game.
I do believe when you are performing badly, which we all have done, but you go back to basics, you work hard, you go man to man all over the pitch, and you out run and you out fight the opposition. They did that second half, they started playing well, getting the chances and the [result] they looked like they deserved in the end.
Wayne Rooney Former England striker on Amazon Prime
Bruno Fernandes has shown a bit of passion in defending himself on what he thought was right, but more importantly we have seen that passion and fight on the pitch because the first half was terrible. The first half had none of what we saw in the second half.
No passion, no tackling, no getting to the ball, no aggression, and the complete opposite of the second half.
And when that happens in the second half, you see the crowd get behind the team and you felt like they were going to win the game.
Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans, speaking to Amazon Prime about the fans: "The whole game, even the last few months, they've been brilliant, they've been behind us. They have been frustrated with the results like us. The turnaround was brilliant, big mentality.
On what has changed: "We just kept working, we kept believing. We were on the front foot in the second half, we tried to push them into their goal and we succeeded."
On Michael Carrick: "There has been a lot of pressure on him and that's how we repay him, with a comeback like this, big character, big fight."
On whether this result has saved Carrick's job: "That's a different question. The only thing we can do is stick behind him, fight for him and fight for the club.
"At the end of the day we are on the pitch and we need to show what we are capable of and tonight, especially in the second half, we showed what we can do and we turned up the gears.
"Let's hope this is a good turnaround for us and let's hope we can build on this."
Barcelona captain Raphinha has now scored 20 goals for Barca and Brazil this season
Barcelona ended Aston Villa's perfect Champions League start with an enthralling win at the Spotify Nou Camp.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha's double eventually eased the five-time European champions to victory after the Premier League side gave them a first-half scare.
Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof and Johan Manzambi had chances, but Villa were left to contemplate what might have been.
They had gifted Barca, who leapfrogged the visitors into second place in the league phase table, a seventh-minute lead when Joao Gomes' panicked ball across the box allowed Lamine Yamal to curl in his 13th goal in 15 games.
Yet Villa refused to sit back and played their role in an open and engrossing encounter which almost delivered a leveller.
Cash and Lindelof had shots deflected behind, while Manzambi scuffed wide before testing home keeper Joan Garcia.
Villa tried to exploit a Barca side without a Champions League clean sheet in 18 games, but were left to rue their misses when Raphinha's low shot clipped Pau Torres to wrong-foot keeper Zion Suzuki and make it 2-0 seven minutes after the break.
The former Leeds United forward then added a classy close-range third in the 64th minute after excellent work and a glorious pass from Joao Cancelo on the left, before Suzuki denied Anthony Gordon a fourth.
Leon Goretzka's header glanced the post as Villa pushed for a consolation, but Barca finally earned their first European shutout since April 2025.
What did you make of Aston Villa's display?
Zion Suzuki: Had no chance with Lamine Yamal's opener but played his part in the mess which led to the crucial opening goal. Saved from Anthony Gordon but wrong-footed by Raphinha's strike and no chance with the third. 6
Matty Cash: A arrowed volley almost brought Villa level soon after Lamine Yamal's goal but his attacking instincts were restricted. 6
Pau Torres: One great last-ditch tackle denied Raphinha, but was unlucky when the former Leeds forward's shot clipped his heel and rolled in. 6
Victor Lindelof: A good early block to stop Gordon's shot but he was unable to stop Barca moving further clear in the second half. 6
Ian Maatsen: Handed an early booking for a foul on Lamine Yamal but walked the tightrope well against the young superstar. 6
Joao Gomes: Gifted the ball to Lamine Yamal with an awful mistake for the opener but was close to finding a quick leveller. 5
Boubacar Kamara: A difficult game with Barcelona's ability in the middle and he was not able to dictate as he would like. 6
John McGinn: The skipper was left trailing by Joao Cancelo for Barcelona's third goal before being replaced soon after. 6
Emi Buendia: Booked for a foul on Fermin Lopez and was eventually taken off as he ran the risk of a second caution. 5
Johan Manzambi: Scuffed an effort wide and tested Joan Garcia but his influence waned in the second half before he was replaced. 6
Nicolas Jackson: Carried a threat in the first half and maybe could have tapped in after Leon Goretzka's header hit the post. Booked for a scuffle with Pau Cubarsi. 6
Ibrahim Mbaye (on 62, Buendia) Drew a save from Joan Garcia but lacked end product. 5
Leon Goretzka (on 62, Manzambi) His header kissed the post as Villa went close in the second half. 6
Ross Barkley (on 62, Joao Gomes) : Shot over late on as Villa looked for a consolation. 5
Subs not used: Bizot, Wright, Harwood-Bellis, Mings, Garnacho, Hemmings.
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Last Updated 3rd November 2026 at 22:13
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
