Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was delighted with the way they played in the 6-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Guardiola reckons it was their best display so far with him in charge.
“I did not expect the team to score so many goals in so few minutes. It has been the best that we have played since I have been in charge,” he told reporters after the match.
“We played with great intensity, we kept our shape and we were patient in the build-up which allowed us to take advantage of our chances.
“It also happened because both teams wanted to play.”
Guardiola added on his decision to replace Xavi before the end of the match: “Xavi deserved it because he has had no rest. He plays at a very high level. It is a fact that he never changed and so the public never have a chance to applaud him. Today was the day.
“I had to choose between him and Andrés because I could only make one more change. The two of them help us so much.â€Â
[Source: Sport]
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