![]() ![]() He often played a high defensive line with the full backs (particularly Dani Alves) pushing high up their respective sides while relying on the passing of Xavi and Andrés Iniesta to retain possession and employing a pressing style without the ball.ĭuring striker Samuel Eto’o’s time at Barcelona, Lionel Messi was deployed on the right hand side, though following his departure Messi largely played in the centre forward role in a false nine capacity. The leader in defence was Rafael Márquez who created chances from the back with his long balls. Under Guardiola, however, the team became more disciplined with a greater focus on possession and a disciplined and aggressive pressing style. Under Guardiola’s predecessor Frank Rijkaard, Barcelona were known for a 4–3–3 with plenty of flair with Ronaldinho being the centre point of the attack. It’s really good, it’s a joy to manage this group of players.” He added: “The mood in the team is the best I can remember for many, many years. ![]() The first against an Argentine team was so difficult, we won in 1992… We will go there and prepare because for us it is a dream.” “People talk about the final but I struggled with Barcelona it was not easy to do it. ![]()
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