"Before the second leg, Luis Enrique told us that we were going to change tactics and play with three at the back. "We had two games to work on it, and he told us, 'We'll be one-on-one at the back, I don't care.' "We worked on certain phases of the game, and it was very clear," he said, while also describing Enrique as "a truly incredible coach.""
"He made me evolve so much in the way I see football. He really focuses on the details. "His tactical sessions were like nothing I'd ever seen before. He had everything prepared for that second leg. "He told us: 'They scored four against us, we can score six against them, don't worry.' "He got into our heads. He was really good. Everyone in Barcelona knew it was possible.""
Barcelona overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit with a 6-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2017 Champions League round of 16. Luis Enrique implemented a radical tactical change to a three-at-the-back formation and used two games to prepare the team for the new system. The coach emphasized one-on-one defending, rehearsed specific phases, and instilled belief by arguing that six goals were achievable. Tactical sessions focused on minute details and thorough preparation. Calm leadership in the locker room, exemplified by Andres Iniesta, helped maintain composure. PSG's tentative approach late in the match allowed Barcelona to exploit space and complete the comeback.
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