Busquets says Barcelona is 'angry' after Europa League exit

Barcelona has been eliminated from the Europa League thanks to a 2-1 defeat to

at Old Trafford on Thursday night. Erik ten Hag's side qualified for the next round with a 4-3 aggregate victory across both legs.

After the match,

 captain

admitted that they are angry over their Europa League exit.

"In terms of spirit, it does take its toll,"

he told Movistar+.

"We are angry, but the team is aware of where that comes from.

"We are good in the league, but in Europe, we lack that little point. We must aspire to win everything. We are on the right path, and I'm sure [this] won't take its toll on the team.”

It was Barcelona's first defeat against Manchester United since 2008. It was also the first time in 38 matches in all competitions that they had lost a game after leading at half-time.

Earlier in the season, Barcelona failed to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage and was dropped into the Europa League.

Busquets insisted that the manner of their elimination from two European competitions this season is different.

"They have been different eliminations,"

he added.

"In the Champions League, a lot of things happened that were incredible. We weren't good in some games.

"Today is different. This was a tie against one of the best teams in the Premier League. Defeat could happen."

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