Earlier this week, there appeared to be some tension between Xavi Hernandez and Luis Enrique, as they prepared to face off as managers for the Champions League quarter-final first leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, which the latter would go on to win 3-2 at the Parc des Princes.
On Tuesday, Luis Enrique claimed that his PSG side was more in line with “Barca DNA” than Xavi’s Barcelona side – the latter refused to entertain the remarks, but it certainly stirred some debate.
Former Barcelona player and manager Ronald Koeman waded into the debate on Thursday, and he stated that neither Luis Enrique nor Xavi represent the Barca DNA, as per Cope.
“Barca DNA? There are three people who represent this DNA: Johan Cruyff, Pep Guardiola and Leo Messi.”
Koeman also believes that there is some tension between Lucho and Xavi, despite the images of them embracing before Wednesday’s UCL tie.
“I saw the image yesterday before the match between Luis Enrique and Xavi and they seemed to be very good friends, but a day before I saw Luis Enrique making some out of place statements. I think there is more between these two coaches.”
The “tension” between Luis Enrique and Xavi certainly added to the great spectacle in Paris on Wednesday, and hopefully there is more action to come in the return leg on Tuesday, at which point Barcelona will aim to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals.
LovinglyRais
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Debate Not Appropriate (DNA)
Tamislive
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As I said in the other post: Even we used to have 70% ball possession yet used to come up with 0-0 draws. Using the ball effectively is the key. A derogatory club like PSG is far from understanding football. Enrique has everything but the knack to defend when necessary, I agree with him when he admitted in the pre-match press conf. that he has a better Barca-play-style DNA than Xavi. Xavi gave us what we never had before (atleast in past 2 decades) a reliable defensive transition and effective counter attack prowess.
Heebcdntu
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DNA or ENA what we want is a win
Nam_So
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Barca were lucky that Mbape didn't play against them 🤐👀
ManUtdAmadDialo
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Messi the greatest football player of all time🐐
Peaceking1234
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Please be alert Mbappe is still gone missing and he's still been searched for💔😅😂
reggy105
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proverbs360
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are you drunk or something else, Mbappe was on the pitch
bro understand a simple joke
cuoabimnpu
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Barca were lucky that Mbape didn't play against them 🤐👀
i think he was being sarcastic..