The Catalans hold a 1-0 lead from the first game at Old Trafford, but custodian ter Stegen said Barca will not sit back. “We don’t have a very big advantage,” the German told reporters on Monday. “We not only want to defend but also want to show that we are superior. We want to show that we are better than United and for that we have to beat it, and in our own way. Of course it’s important to keep a clean sheet, but we have to play with a lot of personality, like always, and dominate it,” added the shotstopper.

Barcelona has been knocked out in the last eight three seasons running, throwing away a 4-1 first leg lead to lose 0-3 at AS Roma in the return leg and going out on away goals last year. “The Roma defeat was tough but we’re here a year later and (now) we are in this moment,” said ter Stegen. “We don’t want it to happen again and for that, we have to take it into account. But we have to look forward and try to get a good result with our fans behind us.”

Barca coach Ernesto Valverde said Lionel Messi is fit to play after a knock in the first leg from Chris Smalling. Messi and several other first team players were rested for the Catalans’ 0-0 draw at La Liga bottom side Huesca on Saturday. “Messi is fine after the blow he received and has no problems ahead of the game,” said Valverde.