Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish football club based in Dundee, Scotland. The club has a unique record in European football – they are the only club to have a 100% winning record against Barcelona.
The two sides first met in the UEFA Cup in 1983, when Dundee United won 1-0 in the first leg at Tannadice Park. The second leg was played at the Camp Nou, and the Scots managed to secure a 0-0 draw, giving them a 1-0 aggregate victory.
Since then, Dundee United have gone on to win all four of their matches against Barcelona. In 1987, they beat the Catalan giants 3-2 in the UEFA Cup, with goals from Paul Sturrock, Eamonn Bannon and John Clark. In 1992, they won 2-1 in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, with goals from John Clark and Paddy Connolly.
In 2006, Dundee United faced Barcelona in the Champions League group stage. The Scots won 2-1 at Tannadice Park, with goals from Lee Wilkie and Mark Wilson. The second leg was played at the Camp Nou, and Dundee United managed to hold on for a 0-0 draw, giving them a 3-1 aggregate victory.
The most recent meeting between the two sides was in the UEFA Champions League in 2009. Dundee United won 2-0 at Tannadice Park, with goals from Craig Conway and Danny Swanson. The second leg was played at the Camp Nou, and Dundee United managed to hold on for a 0-0 draw, giving them a 4-0 aggregate victory.
Dundee United’s 100% winning record against Barcelona is a remarkable achievement, and one that is unlikely to be repeated anytime soon. The two sides are not scheduled to meet again until 17th July 2023, when they will face each other in the UEFA Champions League.
It is clear that Dundee United have a special place in the hearts of Barcelona fans. The Catalan giants have been the dominant force in Spanish football for many years, but they have never been able to get the better of Dundee United. The Scots have shown that they can compete with the best teams in Europe, and their 100% winning record against Barcelona is a testament to their quality.
Dundee United’s record against Barcelona is a remarkable achievement, and one that is unlikely to be repeated anytime soon. The two sides have met four times in European competition, and Dundee United have won every single time. This is a remarkable feat, and one that Dundee United and their fans can be proud of.