‘Barca in buoyant mood’

Luis Enrique has claimed that his Barcelona side are going into the match with Elche tomorrow ‘in buoyant mood’.

The Blaugrana face the Franjiverdes in their League opener on Sunday, and the new Coach is confident that his men are as prepared as they can be.

“It has been a great week in terms of the team dynamic and we are going into the game in the same buoyant mood as we did before the Gamper,” he told reporters.

“We know Elche will pose us problems because tactically and defensively they’re such a well-structured unit.

“We may have high hopes for the future, but we’re more concerned with the present, and that means the game with Elche. We’re mentally prepared for this and keen to get our League campaign off to a winning start.”

The tactician then commented on his closest rivals – Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

“Atleti have the same ideas as they did last season, and have maybe even perfected them. Before the League had started last year, I thought they looked like a clear contender for the title, and I also think they’ll do well in the Champions League again.

“As for Real Madrid, they’re our eternal rival and have made some very good signings too.”

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