FC Barcelona Faces Liverpool in a Must Win Match at Camp Nou

Despite the tie being two legged, the first leg result is paramount for Barcelkona considering thier not so great away form.

Barcelona Football Club would be heading into the Semi-Final of UEFA Champions League 2018-19 with the disadvantage of playing the second leg away from home. Considering our troubles of the past in Europe, especially away from home; this match more or less have become a must-win situation.

Barcelona goes into the first leg in a triumphant mood, winning another La Liga title; their 8 in last eleven season. On the other hand, Liverpool is in a tough dogfight for the title in England and we have to see how that pressure acts by the time of the second leg.

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FC Barcelona Looking for a Perfect Night at Camp Nou against Manchester United

Barcelona would be looking to produce a perfect Night at Camp Nou after a very sub-dued performance in the first leg.

Barcelona holds a definite advantage against Manchester United when they line out for the second leg of Champions League Quarter Final at the Camp Nou. Despite the lackluster display in the first leg, Barcelona looked pretty solid in defense. That is a welcome change for a side which has shown some defensive fragility in recent past.

Barcelona fans would be hoping for a better display from their big match players in the second leg. Even though he created the goal in the first leg, Lionel Messi had a very average night at Old Trafford. Everyone is hoping a big night from him in the Quarter Final. He hasn't shown in Quarter Finals for some time!

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Barcelona Holds the Advantage with a not so Convincing Victory at Old Trafford

Despite getting a favourable victory, there is a feel that a repeat of last season can't be discounted out.

In the end, that nervous feeling never really left, despite the valuable 1-0 victory. One of the main reason was the unconvincing nature of the result. In a nutshell, we did achieve our goal for securing a valuable away win and a valuable away goal. But at the same time, it left that feeling that Manchester United is very much in the tie!

Maybe we are harsh on the team, discounting the magnitude of the task in hand! This was Barcelona's first victory against Manchester United at the Old Trafford in Europe. Comparing to the Lyon visit, we should feel ourselves to be in a better position when we face 'Red Devis' again in a week's time.

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Barcelona looks to Messi for Inspiration against Manchester United in the Quarter Finals

After Falling down twice at this stage, Barcelona will be looking to script a new Champter in Europe when they face Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorro night.

At the start of the season, Lionel Messi made it clear what is the priority of Barcelona this season. And without any surprise, it was the UEFA Champions League. After falling twice at the Quarter-Final stages, Barcelona could not afford to take one more failure in the competition. Especially, when their arch-rivals won it thrice in a row!

The disappointing nature of last season's exit is still hurting the majority of the fans and players out there. When we lost to Juventus, it was somewhat understandable; as we suffered at the hands of a very organized team. But against Roma, it was all down to an uninspiring coach, demotivated team and total complacency all across.

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Barca Squad for Travel to Manchester Announced

All the attention now shifts to Manchester where Barcelona will face Manchester United in the Quarter Finals of Champions League 2018-19. UEFA Champions League was Barcelona's primary focus and the first leg away from home will be really crucial.

Barcelona Club has announced the list of players who would make the squad to travel to Manchester.

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