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Barcelona's 4-3-3 broken down

Monday, September 20, 2010

After a dazzling display from FC Barcelona on UEFA Champions League Matchday 1, we asked former Tottenham Hotspur FC coach David Pleat why their 4-3-3 system is such a success.

Barcelona's 4-3-3 broken down
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