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Barcelona coach Luis Enrique: Man City clash could be a classic

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique expects a classic on Wednesday night against Champions League opponents Manchester City.

Although Guardiola only arrived at the Etihad in the summer, Luis Enrique believes that he has already had a significant impact on the way the Sky Blues play.

"Pep is clearly committed and he has had a massive impact on the team since pre-season," the Asturian said in his pre-match press conference.

"City already have the characteristic mechanisms of a Guardiola team.

"They want to have the ball, like we do, and they pressure when they don't have it.

"There is no better match than this for a football supporter."

While many eyes will be on the two coaches, Enrique pointed out that the impact he and his opposite number can have on the match is limited.

"This is not a match between coaches, as it will be decided by the players," he said.

"I was fortunate enough to play alongside Guardiola in the national team and at Barcelona.

"Yet, just because we know each other personally does not mean we know how each other will coach."

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