There's no doubt that FC Barcelona are favorites to take the 2011 UEFA Super Cup over FC Porto, but the Europa League champions have the winners of the Champions League under considerable pressure in the early going. New Porto manager Vitor Pereira has started the match with his team pressuring Barcelona high up the pitch, and the strategy is working.
Barcelona Vs. FC Porto, 2011 UEFA Super Cup: Barca Under Pressure Early On
Usually, high pressure is suicide against a Barcelona side who is known to pick teams apart with their passing, but they’re only at their best after they’ve gotten into a bit of a rhythm. Porto haven’t let them do that yet, but there’s no way that Barcelona will struggle to pass the ball all game and that Porto can continue to close down the ball this aggressively.
Joao Moutinho is looking great in the center of midfield, both going forward and helping out in defense. Victor Valdes denied him on the best chance so far in the game, making a save on Moutinho’s low shot to the far post on the 9th minute.
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