Louis van Gaal says he believes Manchester City are better than Barcelona, but that Liverpool
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And van Gaal says both are better than a team many see as the favourite to win the competition, Barcelona. “People think Barcelona are the best but they are not. Manchester City and Liverpool are more of a team than Barcelona – and Liverpool are more of a team than City,” he said.
“In my philosophy, the best team shall win but I hope for City because they play the best football.” Van Gaal managed Barcelona from 1997-2000 before returning to the club for another stint from 2002-03.
During his stay in Catalonia, van Gaal won La Liga twice, a Copa del Rey and a UEFA Super Cup. Barcelona are set to take on van Gaal’s former club, Manchester United, in the next round as they are set to face off April 10 in England before the return leg in Spain six days later.
Van Gaal’s last managerial job was his stay with Manchester United, a frustrating tenure that ended in 2016 just days after van Gaal won the FA Cup. Despite not returning to the game
“I have a philosophy. I was convinced of it and by winning trophies in four countries, I proved the philosophy worked,” he says. But my legacy is bigger than just my results. I am also a relations coach, not only with my players but everyone in a club.
“It is not my image but I am very human in that way. At Manchester
They all had a heart for the club. I went to work as an analyst at a game at Liverpool and the United fans were still shouting my name. “I am proud people still like me. That is what is most important in life.”