Quote from: Zackgeno96 on Today at 08:26:49 PM

Barcelona are playing better than last season, with the note that they now also have Lewandowsky at their disposal. I don't know with what attitude Barcelona approached the Season in the EL. They want to win as many trophies as possible, but elimination in the CL and being sentenced to the EL feels like a defeat for a club like Barcelona. They are good enough to win the tournament, but they are also motivated enough. Last season they underestimated the situation in the match against Frankfurt. Let's assume they learned a lesson from that. In any case, not a nice draw for the eighth final.

There are many points that we can review from Barcelona this season, Barcelona's elimination in the Champions League is not without reason. apart from several players absent due to injury, Barcelona is also in the stage of rebuilding their strength to be on par with other big clubs in European competition. unfortunately, Xavi is too confident with their young players. especially, in midfield.
I don't doubt Lewandowski's sharpness, it's just that young Barcelona players don't have much experience. they tend to underperform against strong teams like Bayern Munich, even Barcelona have difficulty beating Inter. Xavi has a job that is not easy, to bring Barcelona to win various trophies.
I wouldn't be surprised if Manchester United will be different after the league rolls back. especially if Ten Hag manages to bring the centre-forward to Old Trafford this January. if Barcelona underestimate MU, it is not impossible that they will be eliminated in the playoffs later. This fight will be a test for both teams.