Barcelona excelled in the inaugural Champions League league phase, finishing second and securing automatic progression to the knockout stage. This accomplishment enables the team to bypass the newly introduced play-off round, allowing more time for recovery before their upcoming match. Potential opponents include Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica, with Barcelona having already triumphed against Benfica earlier in the season, which adds to their confidence. The team is particularly keen to avoid PSG, given their formidable form and past encounters, specifically last season's quarter-finals.
Barcelona's successful league phase allows them to avoid the play-off round in the Champions League, securing automatic progression to the last 16.
Hansi Flick aims for a second European title in his debut season, while Barcelona is looking to face either PSG or Benfica in the next round.
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