Manchester United's overall record: Played 7 Won 2 Lost 2 Drawn 3

1983-84 European Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-final, second leg: United 3, Barcelona 0

United had been knocked out of the FA and League Cups by third division sides yet produced a magical performance to overcome a 2-0 first-leg deficit. Two Bryan Robson goals pulled them level before Frank Stapleton’s winner sparked wild celebrations.

1990-91 European Cup Winners’ Cup final: United 2 Barcelona 1

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Certainly, without Ronaldo, United are nowhere near as potent, but that could be said of any team shorn of their most influential player

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Background

• Ronaldo: I'll take next penalty

• Ferguson gives Messi licence to thrill

• Ferguson to analyse lack of 'penetration’

• Barcelona off the hook as Ronaldo misses penalty

Background

• Barcelona v Manchester United: how they rated

• United thankful for a second chance

• Chances sure to come at Old Trafford

• United left to rue Ronaldo penalty miss

Ferguson’s second trophy at Old Trafford and United’s first continental silverware since 1968 was won in Rotterdam with a brilliant brace from Mark Hughes against his former club.

1994-95 Champions League, group stages: Barcelona 4 United 0

United had been confident after a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford and Ferguson even allowed Mick Hucknall, the lead singer of Simply Red, to train with the side the night before the game. Hucknall scored against Gary Walsh, so perhaps it was no surprise when Barcelona put four past the reserve goalkeeper the next day.

1998-99 Champions League, group stages: Barcelona 3 United 3

A sensational game. Anderson scored for Barcelona after less than a minute; Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole replied; Rivaldo equalised; Yorke re-established the lead but Rivaldo replied again in acrobatic style.