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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Expecting Tough Test For Barcelona Against Estudiantes
Ibra wants his side to repeat the performance of their semi-final win...
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic knows his side have work to do against Argentine outfit Estudiantes if they are to claim the first FIFA Club World Cup crown in the club's history.
The Blaugrana face the Copa Libertadores champions in Saturday's final in Abu Dhabi and the Swede is aware that the Buenos Aires based side will be a tough test for the reigning European champions.
Barca take part in the club world championship for the third time in their history and are looking to capture the crown for the first time to add to their haul of five trophies so far this season.
"We have to analyse them [Estudiantes]. They are a very strong Argentine team and has proven this by being in the Club World Cup final. It will not be an easy game. In fact, there is never an easy game against a South American opponent," he declared before adding that he would like to see his team repeat the performance of the semi-final win over Mexican side Atlante.
"We have a good team and I hope we play the same way we did against Atlante, except the first five minutes, of course."
Paul Madden, Goal.com
The Blaugrana face the Copa Libertadores champions in Saturday's final in Abu Dhabi and the Swede is aware that the Buenos Aires based side will be a tough test for the reigning European champions.
Barca take part in the club world championship for the third time in their history and are looking to capture the crown for the first time to add to their haul of five trophies so far this season.
"We have to analyse them [Estudiantes]. They are a very strong Argentine team and has proven this by being in the Club World Cup final. It will not be an easy game. In fact, there is never an easy game against a South American opponent," he declared before adding that he would like to see his team repeat the performance of the semi-final win over Mexican side Atlante.
"We have a good team and I hope we play the same way we did against Atlante, except the first five minutes, of course."
Paul Madden, Goal.com
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