Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde clearly had a game plan for the club's Champions League group stage clash against Slavia Prague on Tuesday night.
The Catalan giants were seen playing an ultra attacking 1-2-1-6 formation throughout the first half of their Group F tie, with full backs Nelson Semedo and Jordi Alba in wide areas.
Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal, who often plays a defensive midfielder, was even playing in the number 10 role for short spells.
Barcelona playing left to right in a shocking 1-2-1-6 formation. Only chance Slavia do have at the moment is on the counter as Barca continue to hold possession with absolutely zero creativity. #BarcaSlavia
Despite their attacking intent, the Spanish side struggled to find an opening.
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In fact, Valverde's side were caught out on numerous occasions through Slavia's dangerous counter attacking play, as Barca's front line continued to push as high as possible.
Prague continued to find a huge amount of space in the middle of the park as Busquets, de Jong and Vidal struggled to track back.
Lionel Messi almost opened the scoring with a sensational individual effort but the crossbar denied what would have Barcelona's opener.
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Prague had a goal ruled out just before the break as the sides go into the half-time break at 0-0.
Off the bar, but wherever you are in the world, stand up and give Leo an ovation for that play.
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