Perhaps this is a reflection of the reality of FC Barcelona today compared to the one from just a few years ago.
After Benfica’s 3-0 win over Standard Liege, Mehdi Carcela-Gonzalez (who plays for the Belgians) commented: “with Pizzi and [Adel] Taarabt, Benfica look like Barcelona.”
However, Benfica boss Jorge Jesus rejected the comparison.
“I will not say we are like Barcelona are now, nor do I want us to look like what they are now,” said Jesus.
“The one from a few years ago, yes … the current team has nothing.