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As far as I know, the teams don't have big losses of players, so for now the coaches shouldn't worry about it. Yesterday's game showed that Manchester United did not have a big advantage against Crystal Palace, and this is not the strongest team in the Premier League. The first game of the teams will be played at the Camp Nou, and if you look at the statistics, then Barcelona this season at home lost only to Bayern, so the chances of Manchester United will not be so great.
The Crystal Palace vs Manchester United match, it cannot be a benchmark that United do not have a big advantage against Palace. I know that the draw against Palace was not what Ten Hag expected. however, there is something we have to see in yesterday's match. that in fact, Erik Ten Hag is experimenting with playing their new player Wout Weghorst. Ten Hag used the opportunity to do a trial run when United played Palace, even though he knew that the results would not be optimal. going forward, Ten Hag knows what to do to sharpen his front line.
On the Barcelona side, Barcelona has just won the Supercopa Espana championship trophy. not a trophy that is too special, but what is special is the El Clasino match. Barcelona seems to get fresh air and motivation to win other trophies that they are actually targeting. in the playoffs later, Barcelona has the advantage of playing as the home team. if Barca are able to maintain their performance, like the El Clasico match yesterday. I'm sure Manchester United will find it difficult to topple Barcelona.