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Rich Jones

How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will spend his weekend with no Man Utd game

Manchester United have no game this weekend as they prepare for a Champions League clash with Barcelona next week.

Whilst his players might be looking to make the most of their time off, Solskjaer is still set to be working hard.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Norwegian is set to jet off to Spain to watch Barcelona's huge La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp on Saturday night.

After getting the permanent job last week, Solskjaer saw his United side downed 2-1 by Wolves in midweek and will now head out on a scouting mission with a view to getting back on track in the Champions League.

It could also be a chance for Solskjaer to get a look at some potential summer targets, with Atletico star Antoine Griezmann linked with a move to Old Trafford and Saul Niguez also tipped for a potential Premier League switch.

Solskjaer will reportedly watch Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid on Saturday night (John Peters)

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Solskjaer will be back at the scene of his last-gasp Champions League final winner in 1999 as he watches the huge La Liga clash from the stands.

He'll be looking to establish the right way to set up his side to overcome the odds and defeat the Catalan club over two legs.

United stunned PSG to set up their quarter-final clash with Barcelona (AFP/Getty Images)

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Their quarter-final tie gets underway at Old Trafford on Wednesday before Solskjaer takes his team to Spain the following Tuesday.

Despite suffering a slump in their Premier League form, the Red Devils have high hopes in the Champions League following their dramatic last-16 win over Paris Saint-Germain.

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