The two former team-mates will go up against each other in the dug-out today with the Barcelona boss, Luis Enrique quick to praise his friend's impact, Pep Guardiola at the Allianz Arena.
The two teams face one another in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, as Pep Guardiola faces his old club for the first time since his departure in the summer of 2012. The 44-year-old took charge of the Bavarians in the summer of 2012-13 after Jupp Heynckes had guided them to a historic treble and has since led Bayern to two Bundesliga titles and one DFB Pokal.
The Allianz Arena side missed out on Champions League glory last term after being thrashed 7-0 over two legs by eventual winners Real Madrid, but Luis Enrique feels Guardiola has done a fine job at the German giants. He believe that Bayern, since Guardiola became the coach, have a slightly different playing style.
He has maintained the positive aspects and added his own touch. They are one of the best teams in Europe without a doubt. We don’t think about beating Pep, we want to beat Bayern - a historic club in Europe. Unfortunately only one of us will reach the final, Enrique said.
It will be nice for the players to see Pep again. But they feel the match is more important than to see their former coach. There’s always time at the end of the game to say hello.
Barcelona remain in the hunt for the treble having already secured their place in the final of the Copa del Rey, as well as sitting top of La Liga ahead of their last four European tie and Luis Enrique admitted he is excited by the prospect of winning three trophies.
There are no favourites for this match, It's a semi-final. Barcelona will be playing at home with their crowd which makes them stronger. The crowd has to be great, supporting the team especially when the opponent is hurting them.
This is one of the most attractive matches in Europe. Watch out!!!
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Another seven-up?
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This match was single-handedly decided my Messi, yesterday. His trickery was just too amazing for those poor defenders.
ReplyDeleteBayern have a mountain to climb at home when they host Barcelona- how they would turn a three goals deficit, only fate can tell.