While they don’t like this outcome, they are less worried than the other team

Manchester United was guaranteed a spot in the next stage of the European competition after coming second, a goal behind Real Sociedad in their group. The team narrowly missed out on the top spot, which meant they had to face a team dropping from the Champions League in the next round.

The red devil's faithful was initially stunned on Monday afternoon after their team drew FC Barcelona in the last UEFA competition draws for the next stages of the tournaments. United had hoped for a favorable draw against a less threatening team but as luck would have it they got a Camp Nou fixture.

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Ten Hag will be delighted at the prospect of testing his team's capabilities against such an illustrious team, which is currently top of the La Liga standing. The Dutchman would have ample time to prepare for the big clash during the World Cup break as all league competition will be temporarily put on hold.

With an arsenal of two well-experienced El Clasico players in Ronaldo and Casemiro on his team, he will be keen to use all the available resources and manpower to get the desired result when the two teams face off. United will play the first league away from home at the now-named Spotify Camp Nou.

SHOULD UNITED BE WORRIED ABOUT FACING BARCA?

For the fans, it might be a worry because of Barcelona's attacking threats but that fear will be shrugged off by Ten Hag as he will be focused on drilling his team to implement the basic elements of his playing style and build upon it throughout the double-legged fixture.