FC Barcelona is the number one team in La Liga with 79 points and 26 wins in 31 games. They have a 9-point lead over Real Madrid. Their next game is on February 14 against Villarreal. With 84 goals scored and 30 conceded, they have a +54 goal difference.
What did Mourinho think of Guardiola?
José Mourinho recalls Pep Guardiola as a player at FC Barcelona. In an interview, the Portuguese coach said that Guardiola was a very intelligent player. Mourinho and Guardiola knew each other well before facing off as coaches. The two coincided at Barcelona in the late 1990s, when Mourinho was still a young assistant and Guardiola was one of the team's players.
Why is it important?
The rivalry between Mourinho and Guardiola is one of the most famous in football. Although they are now coaches of rival teams, their relationship dates back to when both played at Barcelona. Mourinho has spoken about the way Guardiola understood football and how he admired him.
What comes next?
Mourinho has said that he doesn't plan to leave the coaching bench and that he still wants to keep competing and winning titles. The Portuguese coach has spoken about his way of understanding football and how he enjoys it. Unlike Guardiola, who has taken a year off, Mourinho doesn't understand the idea of resting. For him, a year off means weakness.
