When referring to the head-to-head record of the two teams, Barcelona is still ahead of Man United, but I don't think Barcelona will be able to win this match easily because Man United will definitely fight fiercely. Even though their performance has not been consistent, but Man United often looks good when facing big teams. Besides that, Barcelona also seems to prioritize La Liga. It was so obvious when they had to be eliminated from the Champions League. So I think, Man United also has the same opportunities as Barcelona to win this game.
For now I put Barcelona as the favorites to win this game, but that could change when I saw their performance when the league restarted. Any changes can still occur here, moreover they will play this match which may have new players. Manchester United have very high hopes of winning this match and improving their record against Barcelona.
In the play-off round, the meeting between Manchester United and Barcelona is a match that has attracted a lot of attention.
Anyway, both of their coaches need a degree to achieve at least to prove their coaching qualities. Last season Xavi failed and maybe this season will be the season for Xavi to win a title, be it La Liga or Europa League.
Because it would be a shame if Xavi was still unable to give Barcelona a title, moreover this season Barcelona has a better squad than the previous season because now Barcelona have a goal machine in their forwards.
With the full support that Barcelona has, Barcelona should have won titles in every competition. moreover they only play in the Europa League which is basically the second tier in Europe and therefore, they should have a better run in the Europa League than in the Champions League.
But indeed, to achieve this achievement will not be easy either, because Manchester United under Erik ten Hag is a better team than before.