Manchester United legend Paul Scholes was upbeat before the Europa League clash between Manchester United and Barcelona at Old Trafford.

The United legend has now reacted to Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona on Thursday night.

According to Scholes, Barcelona aren’t a quality side as they once were.

“Absolutely brilliant, this is what this ground is known for,” Scholes told BT Sport.

“Big atmospheres, big games. This was the Europa League not the Champions League but it still a major game. I wanted to see these two great clubs meet again and two great goals to eventually win the game for us.

“This is what the ground should be seeing, big European nights. We have been starved of it a little bit. It is something that makes this club.

“Barcelona are not as good as they were and were missing a couple of players who would have played. I think United were confident and comfortable the game once they got the second goal.”