In another attractive game from the Champions League quarter finals, Manchester United will host the Spanish champions, FC Barcelona in what could be one of their most important games of the season.

Truth be told, either opponent wasn’t the happiest when the traditional lottery balls were opened up and the future-defining paper was shown, displaying the matchup that would take place between two of the giants of Europe who have faced off before in two Champions League finals, with both games going the Catalans’ way.

Attitudes towards this game may be different, whether that has to do with momentum, European dominance in recent times, or change of personnel mid-season, but there’s no denying this match will be an interesting one, to say the least.

Both teams have commented on the upcoming game at Old Trafford to be played tonight, with Man United showing a very professional and motivating tone towards their fans, to try and remember that “magical night in Paris,” and think of the great things that the most winning side in England can achieve once again.

It's a night to savour.
It's a night to be United.
It's a night to BELIEVE.#MUFC #UCL pic.twitter.com/5Mszlxjaj6

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 10, 2019

#MUFC v Barcelona. Old Trafford. #UCL quarter-final.

????⚪️⚫️ Evenings don't come much bigger! ????????????

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 10, 2019

Being the underdog of this one (and understandably so), United need to believe and need their fans to believe in a possible positive outcome against the Spanish side who are looking for redemption in the tournament after that devastating night in Rome last year.

Posts from Man United’s social media accounts have been dramatizing, and building up the tension of the game even more than it already is; they’re doing so by using nostalgia and remembering the brilliant displays the Reds have given in the past, including a personal one to this particular fixture where Paul Scholes was able to take his team to the final in 2008.

Q5) In the 2008 #UCL semi-final second leg against Barcelona at Old Trafford, Scholesy scored in a famous 1-0 win. In which minute did his goal come: 10’, 14’ or 18’? #MUquiz pic.twitter.com/QhNndm4ExJ

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 8, 2019

On the other hand, Barcelona’s social media accounts seem a bit more playful, more relaxed and not as concerned about the matchup as their opponents seem to be.

…when they triple check your passport at the gate, AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/mpHxPBHIfU

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 9, 2019

WINDOW SEAT! YEAH BABY!! ???? pic.twitter.com/aL5oD3AoXz

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 9, 2019

Of course, this is just social media, and Barcelona are definitely more than ready to face the Manchester side in one of England’s fortresses tonight.

???? Old Trafford
???? One legendary stadium
???????? #MUFCBarça

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 9, 2019

Coming Soon: Battle of Giants.@ManUtd vs Barça in the @ChampionsLeague quarterfinals. pic.twitter.com/riHmXwmCtr

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 9, 2019

Like Barca’s Twitter handle suggests, it’ll really be a contest between giants, but the way in which it’s told is different: it’s light-hearted, and produces a more calm feeling towards the game, rather than a nerve-wracking one from the Man United account.

Two different approaches online, yet the game will promise a spectacle tonight, and we’ll see how well the social media posts pay off for both sides.

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