Perhaps the format does not suit them as it's a longer qualification round, compared to the four member group format where they were playing three teams H/A!

Undoubtedly! But, they will present a more realistic test for the knockout stages.

Nothing is easy Jamie in this competition. But, if Barca cannot overcome teams like Dortmund, Benfica, or Atlanta (no disrespect to them), they cannot aspire to progress too far in the latter rounds.