Former Barcelona striker Rivaldo commented on how he feels about the comparison of the current team led by Hans-Dieter Flick with the version of the "blaugrana" during the times of Josep Guardiola (note 2008−2012).
“If Flick’s “Barcelona” is not at the same level yet, it is very close, there is only a little bit left to reach that level, and there is also the possibility to finish the season extremely successfully. The team has everything to win in all three tournaments,” said Rivaldo.