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All-Action Dani Alves Gives Luis Enrique Sweetest of Selection Headaches

Against a team that had lost every game since their 0-0 draw with Barca in the first leg, there was little point in Enrique taking risks in the opening exchanges.

The intent was clear even before Dani Alves' blockbuster of an opening goal in the fourth minute, and the visitors were unable to get into Barcelona's half for any length of time to that point.

Goal of the night courtesy of Dani Alves! pic.twitter.com/xGXpJ8NAyn

— 138.com (@138dotcom) December 2, 2015

Here was a team intent on doing business quickly and assuring their passage at the earliest possible opportunity.