Andres Iniesta knows how balanced the Arsenal vs Barcelona match will be in the Champions League tonight. However, he insists that Barca will need to maintain their style in order to survive.
The Spanish midfielder and FIFA Ballon d’Or nominee was not eligible to perform in the first leg of the Catalans’ fixture against the Gunners last year. Los Cules’ last encounter at the Emirates Stadium ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with skipper Cesc Fabregas scoring a vital penalty goal for the English giants.
The second leg did not finish on the same note though, as Argentine star Lionel Messi exploded and condemned Arsenal to a humiliating 4-1 defeat. Nonetheless, Iniesta believes tonight’s game will be tight, with the 2008/09 European champions having to impose themselves throughout the battle so as to get a profitable result ahead of the return leg.
“(Arsenal) they are going to try and play a good game again,” Iniesta said during a pre-match press conference.
“We need to play really well because this is one of the best teams in the world. This tie will be decided in the next game when we return to Barcelona.
I“It is the Champions League, where we find ourselves against the best in the world so I don't think anyone will think the tie can be won today. I can’t really anticipate what Arsenal will do, but we need to play to our style and be careful of their weapons.”
The second leg did not finish on the same note though, as Argentine star Lionel Messi exploded and condemned Arsenal to a humiliating 4-1 defeat. Nonetheless, Iniesta believes tonight’s game will be tight, with the 2008/09 European champions having to impose themselves throughout the battle so as to get a profitable result ahead of the return leg.
“(Arsenal) they are going to try and play a good game again,” Iniesta said during a pre-match press conference.
“We need to play really well because this is one of the best teams in the world. This tie will be decided in the next game when we return to Barcelona.
I“It is the Champions League, where we find ourselves against the best in the world so I don't think anyone will think the tie can be won today. I can’t really anticipate what Arsenal will do, but we need to play to our style and be careful of their weapons.”
