FC Barcelona have a huge test early in the season, and one they really must pass. While failing to win against Inter Milan at Camp Nou would not guarantee losing out a place in the next stage of the UEFA Champions League, it would put Barcelona perilously close to such a result.
When the Catalans went to the UEFA Europa League last season, it was seen as disappointing if acceptable given the team’s state at the time. But to do so again after big investments in players would be a terrible setback.