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if not managed to get the Europa League. It will also be difficult in La Liga because Barcelona is not completely safe yet. Madrid is very close, and it won't be easy for Barca.
if the Europa League is too difficult for Barca later, hopefully, Barca can focus on La Liga, that's all that can prove the current performance of the squad. Likewise with Xavi's proof. though fans can see how much change Xavi has brought to the team. without trophies, you will not be praised.

But from what I can see from the players' performance in the world cup and the team's situation during this season, I can say the truth even if I can a fan of Manchester united I think Barcelona got a better chance because Xavi can give a better atmosphere to his team and can make them a better situation also his a champion for his club but there not a such situation on the other side of the story for Manchester united. Yet nothing is clear to me but I guess this season Barcelona will win the cup.

Well, with regard to Barcelona, two things must be highlighted, first, due to the way things are at Barcelona, they should focus only on one thing or on a single objective, either the league or the Europa League, but I think so they want to win both, the most likely thing is that they can't do it and they don't achieve either of them, in Barcelona's place I wouldn't think about anything else but winning the Europa League, so as not to be left out of the UCL, the UCL gives much more money, more attention, more reputation and the team acquires another way of seeing it worldwide, the league is important, but I think they should aim for the main objective.

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With the return of the league and us seeing the performances of the two clubs that will meet later, it slowly changes our view because we look at the recent performances of the clubs. It's no wonder now that the advantage has shifted to Manchester United, who look better than Barcelona in their respective domestic leagues. Even though before that I myself leaned a little towards Barcelona, but now it's slowly changing. I don't know whether Barcelona will be able to appear more promising in the next match or if it's even worse. They will meet Atletico Madrid in Week 16 of La Liga, and it will be a very difficult opponent for them. There are approximately 1.5 months left for us to watch the Europa League matches.

The era of Manchester United to rise has become increasingly visible since being handled by Erik Ten Hak, of the 27 matches they have played in all competitions, Manchester United have only suffered defeats against Aston Villa, Manchester City, Real Sociedad, Brentford and Brighton, that means they only lost five times in all competitions. This result is far better than the achievements of the previous Manchester United coach since the Ferguson Era ended.

Meanwhile, Barcelona is also not too bad this season, but if you look at the last five meetings, Manchester United have only been able to beat Barcelona 1 time, lost 3 times and drew 1 time. The first leg will be held at Camp Nou, and I hope Manchester United can at least draw because it will open up the chance to beat Barcelona when playing at Old Trafford.

Regardless of everything that actually happened, these two clubs have actually improved compared to before, but there are indeed some criticisms and doubts about their internal problems, such as Manchester United with all kinds of problems with its players and Xavi who is still criticized for losing 2 times in a row in 2 seasons in the Champions League which made him seem powerless for big competitions.
On the other hand it will be a good play-off because the one who wins from this game will be a candidate who is actually quite strong in the europa league.

As I have seen these two teams, to be honest they are really bad for me, both teams have many disadvantages and have many shortcomings, you cannot cover the sun with a finger, for me Xavi is much better than Ten Hag, I think In these matches I would lean much more towards supporting Barcelona than Manchester United itself, even though I am not a Barcelona fan, but I know how to recognize when there is a better attitude, a better coach and a better team, even though Man United has a A great team needs to mature a lot, especially due to the performances of its players from Portugal, I think the only player who plays a lot for me is Antony, who should leave that team and not bury his future there.

Manchester still gives a lot to talk about regarding transfers:

Manchester United act quickly after Newcastle United grant transfer request medical today

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The 33-year-old made just two appearances for Manchester United and requested to be recalled by Newcastle in January. That request was granted by The Magpies, leaving Man United a goalkeeper short.

Source: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/manchester-united-act-quickly-after-newcastle-united-grant-transfer-request-medical-today-3975013