Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has stated that Barcelona’s success comes firstly from their team ethic – and not their individual superstars.
“First of all it’s about individual players. Just to give you an example, Messi won the Champions League with three different managers.
“I think it’s easier to win with him, than against him. I am a football manager. I know that sometimes people think that the individual is more important than the team.
“But when I feel that it is time for me to take a permanent holiday—I still think that the team is more important than anything.
“But the obvious reality is that there are some players who can make a difference.