With a topnotch material players and with a charming games, Barcelona transformed into a club who feared opponents. But not with Shakhtar Donets, Ukraine's deputy was happy to deal with Barca in the Champions League quarter-final.
Shakhtar reflect on the results in the Champions League group stage 2008-2009. At that time, successful Shakhtar beat Barcelona 3-2 at the Nou Camp. "We will do our best to make a surprise anymore," said Darijo Srna, Shakhtar captain, as reported by AFP.
Shakhtar Psywar Barca camp responded coldly. "We know what we should do. We have very good confidence this time. Only, Shakhtar are not opposed to the light," said Victor Valde, Barca keeper, such as daily Marca reported.
Threats to Valdes very open along with the absence of Carles Puyol knee injury. Barca also lost Eric Abidal who underwent rehabilitation after surgical removal of liver tumors.
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Barca front line is also slightly problematic. Lionel Messi is not too fit after the international match with Argentina. 2010 world's best players were just down on as a substitute when beat Villarreal 1-0 at the weekend.
Pedro Rodrigues also recently returned to training after missing the last two weeks. While David Villa had goals drought. The former Valencia striker was scoreless in the last six Barca.
"You are going to worry not being scored. But, the only solution is to work hard in practice and do the best in the game," said Villa told Reuters. "We must achieve a positive result at the Nou Camp to be more relaxed through the second leg in Ukraine,"added Villa.
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