United are set to lock horns with the current La Liga leaders on Thursday (kick-off 17:45 GMT) and prior to that match, our boss previewed the next instalment of what is very much a blockbuster fixture.
Ten Hag was joined by Reds defender Luke Shaw for the press conference - as is it is custom for a player to accompany the manager before a match in UEFA competitions - and offered an update on his squad, as well as discussing his late, great inspiration and Barcelona icon Johan Cruyff, plus plenty more.
Below you can read every response Erik gave in his contribution to the media briefing.