FC Barcelona manager Luis Enrique was in a bullish mood ahead of his club's UEFA Champions League encounter with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, claiming that his injury-hit side will still be good enough to beat the Citizens.
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The Blaugrana will go into the match on Tuesday night without Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and the suspended Jeremy Mathieu, but their manager feels his squad has enough quality to see off City.
Enrique believes the English side's tough run of fixtures in recent weeks have caught up with them, and could benefit Barca in this fixture.
"We have a slight advantage, given that we played the first game and I don't think we are as tired," Enrique said, as quoted by the Daily Mirror.
"I think City have played a lot of matches when they didn't deserve not to win.
"Every team has players missing. I have said this during these weeks. We have a great squad and I have complete confidence in them. That is no excuse.
"I think it is a great opportunity to qualify. We want to be first in the group. We will have to play very well, with and without the ball. City know how to occupy the spaces. We are going to have play at our top, top level.
"If they leave spaces behind, we will take advantage. They are identical philosophies. Hopefully we can overcome these difficulties and win.
"I expect the same type of game as the last one. I don't think they can be any more aggressive in terms of pressure. They were pressing us up to the stand almost. I expect a similar script.
"If you make errors, you pay dearly. We want to win here and finish first in the group. If we can qualify after four matches, great.
"We only play in one way. To win. If we don't get the points, we will continue to play in our way."
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Barcelona thrashed City 4-0 at the Camp Nou two weeks ago, and will be hoping they can do the same in Manchester.
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