Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola was pleased with Javier Mascherano's performance in victory over FC Copenhagen.

Guardiola singled out the former Liverpool midfielder for praise after the 2-0 Champions League win.

He said: "He is a fantastic player and has earned the support of the locker room. It is no coincidence that he's captain of Argentina.

"He's very competitive, he helps a lot and plays the game like nobody else.

"He is a very good signing."

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