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Magical20 · 26-11-2006, 05:43 PM

Frank Rijkaard was keen to emphasise the performance of the whole Barça team after the victory against Villarreal, rather than pick out any individuals for special praise.

After a tremendous performance in Camp Nou, the Dutch coach was delighted with all his players for the part that they played in the 4-0 win and would not be drawn when asked about particular members of the side that he was happy with: "I want to highlight the attitude of the whole team," he explained. "I cannot pick out only one player."

In a similar manner, he then praised the crowd as the 74,000 fans inside the stadium were in great voice all night. "The support of the public was very important," he continued. "When the fans are like that it is vital. When it was goalless they gave us a real lift and that makes us a lot stronger. That reaction from the stands provoked a reaction in the team."

Match analysis

Before Barça scored their first goal, both teams had their chances according to Rijkaard: "There were two phases in this game," he stated. "At 2-0 we dominated posession and moved the ball very well, but we cannot forget what happened before that when both sides wre battling to score the first goal of the match. At that stage it was not easy. It was a game that had everything and was so good because Villarreal have such a strong team."

Physically stronger

FC Barcelona shone from the first minute to the last and the performance can only boost the confidence going into the final month of the year, Rijkaard believes: "The team is growing," the coach said. "Deco played well and was strong, Iniesta covered every blade of grass, while Zambrotta, Thuram, Puyol and Gio are becoming physically stronger."

Rijkaard then spoke about the growing confidence of Gudjohnsen, who was influential during the game. "I have never entered into the debate about Guddy," he explained. "Today he won the penalty and then chipped in with a goal himself after that and was involved in the majority of important moments in the game. All the players work together and there is no competition between them. I believe that this all works very well for the team."

Ronaldinho's wonder goal

The incredible over-head kick from Ronaldinho has touched everyone. Rijkaard described it as "a true wonder" and gave his view of the goal by saying that strikes such as that "provoke strong reactions among football fans and with FC Barcelona fans. This goal was a special addition to our win."

(fcbarcelona.com)

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