Jose Mourinho surprised many with his team selection, but Pep Guardiola adapted to guide Barcelona to victory.
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Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona: Real press early on, but tactical switch gives Barca the upper hand
Barcelona 2-2 Milan: Milan’s narrowness frustrates Barca (just about)
Milan scored in the first minute and the last minute, to bookend a game otherwise dominated by Barcelona.
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Mourinho tries to counter Messi’s false nine role by pushing Carvalho up the pitch
One of the notable features from the second leg of the Spanish Supercopa was the positioning of Ricardo Carvalho, and his response to Lionel Messi’s movement into deep, slightly right-sided positions.
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ZM’s Copa America Best XI
The outstanding performers from July’s Copa America tournament in Argentina.
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Uruguay 1-1 Argentina (AET): Uruguay progress after disciplined defending and superb penalties
The hosts are out of the Copa America after an engaging 1-1 draw.
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