We want to get back to doing things well - Iniesta

 

Barcelona ace Andres Iniesta said on Friday that the Catalan club are looking to recapture the kind of form they enjoyed under the leadership of former coach Pep Guardiola.

Following the replacement of coach Gerard Martino by Luis Enrique, the Blaugrana are hoping to rebuild the squad - after they failed to win major silverware last season.

Former Barcelona Coach Dies At 45

Tito Vilanova, who succeeded Pep Guardiola as the manager of Barcelona, died on Thursday after surgery was unable to save his life.

The 45-year-old has been battling with cancer for some years now - but the surgery on Thursday, which was meant to save his life, was unsuccessful.

Following confirmation of his death, Barca's president Bartomeu said in a statement:

"Tito will be reference as a man and in terms of football for Barcelona forever. We thank him for everything he taught us. Rest in peace!"

Accordingly, the Catalans, as a club, also sent their condolences to his family.

"The club wishes to express its most heartfelt sympathy to his family, who are being joined in this moment of mourning by Barcelona members and fans all around the world, as well as the rest of the footballing and sporting world."

Tito is survived by a wife and two children. His funeral will take place on Monday at 20:00CET.

May the gentle soul of this great manager rest in peace.

Giggs: United are no underdogs to Bayern

As Manchester United face Bayern Munich in a Champions League game on Tuesday, veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs has rejected the popular notion that the Red Devils are approaching the contest as underdogs.

Since the change of manager last summer, United have played below par - losing many local matches and fumbling in European competitions; like against Olympiakos when they were almost knocked out.

Following that poor run of form, majority of football spectators, all over the globe, have tipped Pep Guardiola's men to be favourites to survive the next stage; but the 40-year-old Welsh has rejected that global view.