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The UEFA Champions League clash between PSG and Barcelona pits Xavi against his former manager, Luis Enrique. As players, both had sensational careers with Barcelona. Luis Enrique came over from Real Madrid to score over 100 goals in 300 appearances. Xavi led Barcelona to its most successful run in the club’s history out of the midfield during his 767 first-team appearances. However, the two have had varying levels of success as managers. Ahead of their clash in European play, Luis Enrique said he embodies the abstruse notion of Barcelona DNA more than his fellow Spaniard.
“Without a doubt, it’s me,” Enrique said about who resembles the spirit of Barcelona more as a manager. “It’s not just my opinion, look at the data, in terms of ball possession, goal-scoring opportunities, high pressure, titles, trophies. Some may think differently, but without a doubt, it’s me.”
To decide which player-turned-coach better carries the spirit of Barcelona, the concept needs clarification. Look back to Johan Cruyff, who revolutionized both Barcelona and soccer as a whole, when he brought total football to Spain. Barcelona’s DNA is the fluidity between positions and the ability for Barcelona to dominate possession and convert that into goals. Seemingly endless passing prevents the opposition from building up play, and the tiki-taka playstyle led to massive success. For Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola, having Xavi and Andres Iniesta in the middle of the field linked with Lionel Messi, Neymar, Thierry Henry, and other star players up top to great success.
That made Barcelona stand out among other clubs. Based on irresponsible spending, the club lost that identity and simultaneously its ability to claim trophies with relative ease following Luis Enrique’s departure.
Comparing Barcelona under Luis Enrique and Xavi
Therefore, Luis Enrique can more easily claim that he carries more of the spirit of Barcelona. However, it is worth mentioning that…
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-04-10 16:54:06
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