Casemiro wants to do this last favor to Real Madrid after shocking UEFA’s draw

Not many would have predicted that after winning the UEFA Champions League for the fifth time in his illustrious career at Real Madrid, Casemiro would be playing in Europa the very next season. The midfielder wasted no time in agreeing to a move to Manchester in the summer.

The news of Casemiro's transfer caught on like wildfire and the transfer was swiftly wrapped up by Manchester United. His signing was centered on one reason only, to lead United back to its glory days. A goal he is ready to achieve as United draw Barca in Europa.

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The Brazilian international was delighted by the draw and is looking to do both current employers, Manchester United, and former employers Real Madrid a huge favor in foiling Barca's chances in the European club competition. The Spanish were lackluster in the Champions League which saw them drop out.

This will be Casemiro's first time facing Barca after his move to United in the summer. The midfield anchor was a regular in disrupting Barcelona's chances in every El Clasico game while playing for Madrid. The Brazilian has become a mainstay in the United lineup in recent weeks.

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Casemiro is known for his ruthless style of disrupting opposition game flows and was a guaranteed starter when he was at Madrid. Ten Hag will be well vast on how important he will be in sure an exciting fixture, with Cristiano Ronaldo upfront as well. Ten Hag will be hoping to get the best out of the former Real Madrid players when they face the Spanish team.