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.
Barcelona morale are seriously high after that super cup win but that does not change the fact that Manchester United are not that ordinary to play against this season. Yesterday's draw was bad due to united poor performance in the second half and also a brilliant free kick by Oliseh. But overall this doesn't take anything away from united performance, the only worrying thing yesterday was United showing signs of fatigue after weeks of playing more matches than any English side and also barca. Ten hag should try and rotate the squad to reduce this fatigue before February comes.
The first team to play at home in Europe two legged games isn't the one at advantage but the opposition because they have the ability to regroup at there own home after the first leg. This games are mostly decided by the last leg