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Barcelona legend Carles Puyol explains what he learnt at La Masia

Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has highlighted the importance of La Masia to his career and explained exactly what he learnt during his time at the youth academy.

Puyol came through the ranks at Barca and went on to enjoy an extraordinary career, winning three Champions League titles and six league trophies.

He has explained how the values he was taught at La Masia has had an impact on his whole life and went far beyond just football.

“I arrived at La Masia aged 17, which was a bit older than some of the others like Iniesta and Xavi.