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As Barcelona prepare to take on Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League, they are determined to achieve two crucial goals, reports Ferran Correas through SPORT.
The journalist mentions that Barcelona are in a positive mood and aim to maintain their momentum. With their system now finely tuned, Barcelona are ready to take on the challenge in Europe, hoping to achieve success on the road against Red Star Belgrade.
The first objective
One of the key objectives for Barcelona is to address their ongoing struggles with away games in the Champions League.
While there were some notable victories last season under Xavi, including a 3-2 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals and a 1-0 triumph against Porto in the group stage, their overall record on the road has been less than stellar.
Barcelona will want to improve their away record in UCL. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Since the 2021/2022 season, Barcelona have managed only four wins, one draw, and suffered seven defeats in 12 away games. Their only other win in this period came against Viktoria Plzen.
Therefore, securing a victory in Serbia is especially important for Barcelona, both in terms of building confidence and improving their away form.
The second objective
Another key goal for Barcelona is to move closer to qualification for the round of 16. With nine points from their first three group-stage matches, the Blaugrana would be well on their way to securing one of the top spots in the group.
This would allow them to avoid the stress of a play-off and focus on advancing to the knockout stages of the competition. After facing Red Star Belgrade, Barcelona will play against Brest, Dortmund, Benfica, and Atalanta.
A win today would give them a comfortable cushion, reducing the need for urgency in their upcoming matches. By achieving these two objectives, Barcelona can ensure they are in a strong position to progress further in the Champions League.
