Celta represents a unique challenge to Luis Enrique's men.
Celta de Vigo are a team that have caused Barcelona headaches lately. This season, the Sky Blues already put the hurt on the Blaugrana with a 4-1 victory at Balaidos. Last season, they won the first meeting at Camp Nou and were only undone by a Jeremy Mathieu header in the return fixture.
It's fair to say Celta are Luis Enrique's bogey team, and Barcelona's passing will have to be precise to get a vital win today. The Galicians aren't in the best of form, but they will rely on similar tactics to once again make life difficult for Barcelona.
Celta will be sure to press high up the pitch from the opening whistle, trying to get themselves in the attacking third with enough space to use their natural speed and quickness to engineer opportunities.
Gerard Pique as always will be one of the keys. And not just because he's Barcelona's best defensive player. It will also be about his ability on the ball.
Simply, there aren't many defenders in world football who build play from the back better, which is exactly what Barcelona will need. The MSN can be starved of supply if Barcelona cannot effectively move from defense to midfield.
This is what modest Malaga did so effectively in a match they ultimately lost 2-1. Atletico Madrid also put similar tactics to good use.
Therefore, the defenders have to move the ball quickly, and more importantly, accurately. That's why Pique's passing has to be top-notch. But obviously, it won't just be him. Claudio Bravo, Dani Alves, Javier Mascherano, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets will all be responsible in making this transition work.
But it helps to have a player like Pique leading the way.
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