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Pique: Luis Enrique on par with Pep

Gerard Pique believes Barcelona coach Luis Enrique deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Pep Guardiola after sealing the treble.

Luis Enrique deserves proper recognition for matching the feats of legendary predecessor Pep Guardiola and winning the treble in his first season as Barcelona coach.

Saturday's 3-1 victory over Juventus at Berlin's Olympiastadion added the UEFA Champions League to La Liga and Copa del Rey crowns already sealed by Barca this term.

Guardiola also immediately sealed the treble after replacing Frank Rijkaard in 2008, going on to secure another 11 titles in his following three years at the Camp Nou helm.