Indeed. Barcelona may be one of the favorite teams to win the Europa League title. However, Barcelona seems not really well when they are playing in international matches. In the last season, they failed to reach the final, they are defeated by a smaller team. Man United, Arsenal, Ajax, and Juventus probably will be strong opponents for Barcelona. On the other hand, smaller teams like Lazio, Real Betis, Real Sociedad, or Monaco can defeat Barcelona as well, if they are not seriously to plan a proper strategy against them. So, there will be always a chance for Barcelona to fail again this season, we cannot underestimate other teams in Europa League. We often saw a surprise in this competition.
Last season when eliminated to Europe League Barcelona failed reach to final stage after beating by unpredictable team Frankfurt and success become the winner of Europe League, this season have different with many bigger team actually eliminated from Champion League and have to play at Europe League. Juventus, Sevilla, and Ajax are team eliminated at Champion League could be strong opponent for Barcelona added have several team like Arsenal and Manchester United could make difficult how to reach final at Europe League. Actually excited with this season participants on Europe League because have many bigger team. Many unpredictable result for Barcelona when facing European team and not sure this season Barcelona is the favorite for winning Europe League.