Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff believes that both Barcelona and Manchester United have the ability to win the Champions League final in London later this month.
"It is a one-off match, so anything can happen”, the Dutchman told Catalan every day Sport.
Both teams are seeking to win the European Cup for the fourth time in their history, each having won their first at the elderly Wembley stadium. Barcas are being thought about favorites by a majority of the footballing contingent but Cruyff believes that nothing can be taken for granted at the moment.
Cruyff, a legend at Barcelona both as a player and as a coach, was at the helm when the Catalan giants won the event in 1991-92 and believes that like his team, Pep Guardiola’s side are “perfect.”
"They are doing much,” he said. The objective is to always try to assemble the best team feasible, to play nice footy and to make sure that young people are proud to be associated with the Blaugrana. Comparing these things is not the best approach.
"When they won it, they were ideal. When [Frank] Rijkaard took over, they were ideal again. Now under Guardiola's process, it also seems ideal for Barcelona. The most important thing is that Barcelona are proud and happy with what happens on the field."
Barcelona are also on the verge of wrapping up the Primera Division title as they are seven points clear at the top of the table with more rounds of matches left in the championship this season.
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