Luis Enrique: Given that Juventus will score, Barcelona's aim is to get five

Team need to be calm but frantic

Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2017 by Marca.com

As far-fetched as it may appear, Barcelona coach, Luis Enrique, suggested that his side were aiming to score five goals against a Juventus side that have only let in two in the entire Champions League competition in 2016/17.

A comeback not unlike the one against Paris Saint-Germain is required for the Catalans to progress to the semi final.

"If I have to remember the PSG match, it was difficult because we needed to be calm and with a good rhythm with the ball, but also frenetic without the ball," he said at his pre-match press conference.

"In addition, we needed four goals - this time only three - but bearing in mind that the opponent will score, our goal will be to get five. But If we score the first goal, the Camp Nou will help with the second and then the third will fall into place".

It was suggested that Barcelona needed to play a perfect match to win the tie, but the Asturian disagreed.

"If we played a game that was not perfect against PSG, then we don't need to do it with Juventus either," he continued.

Clearly, the Blaugrana will have to be brave, and Luis Enrique will ensure his staff leave every drop of sweat out on the pitch.

"We have nothing to lose, the opponent already has the semifinals practically in their pocket and so will have to decide if they want to attack or defend themselves," he said.

"We have to attack, attack, attack and attack."

The return of Sergio Busquets, missing in the first leg, is manna from heaven for the coach.

"Recovering Busi is very good news," he enthused.

"He is one of the most intelligent players on the tactical level that we have and without a doubt one of the best.

"The more he can do, the better for everyone."