We had a bit more expectations from Barcelona in the last season of the Champions League, but I don't know why Barcelona failed to give their best performance in the last season's Champions League. According to statistics, Barcelona took the lead from Bayern Munich last season but ended up losing 2-0 to Bayern Munich. Also, against Inter Milan, Barcelona created a chance to win but ended the match with a draw. Barcelona could have finished last season's Champions League well if they could have drawn against Munich. Despite performing worse than expected last season, Barcelona have a chance to do well this season, but to do well in the Champions League tournament, Barcelona's defense must be strengthened because Barcelona's defense has not been strong so far to me.
Barcelona have bad trend in UEFA Champion League last two season in a row after failure qualify from group stage, they have been eliminated in group stage last season after loss fighting with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. For this season still waiting with drawing group stage and will possibility for Barcelona get difficult group?
Not optimist with Barcelona chance qualify to next phase if the same group with Inter and Bayern Munich because get bad trend actually against Bayern Munich never winning yet in last several matches. Last season, Barcelona defense is solid in domestic league with teams conceded fewest goals but playing in Champion League they are most weakness defense.
we are facing a new season, several teams have revamped their squad. Barcelona may be one of the teams that is currently quite strong in the Champions League. if they are in the hell group, of course it is quite difficult to fight for a place in the next round like last season.
last season Xavi focused on their achievements in La Liga. and it worked. Now if Xavi is targeting the Champions League, I think they have to prepare their team and strategy when facing strong teams. Xavi clearly knows the weaknesses of his team, and when they meet a strong team they can't just rely on ball possession. especially the team that has a stronger defense.