Jordi Alba gave an interview to Mario’s El Camino podcast and recalled one of the most popular Liguillass of the last decade. The former Barcelona left-back considered the 2014 edition stolen, won by Atlético from Madrid at Camp Nou with a goal from Diego Godín. Ele directly cited referee Mateu Lahoz’s presence in that match.
The player, who recently retired, spoke to Mario Suárez about various moments in his career. Alba recalled the 1-1 draw at Camp Nou, which gave Atlético the title. Ele mentioned a controversial move with Lionel Messi that ended up being nullified. The statement came in a relaxed tone during the chat with the former midfielder.
Alba praises Luis Enrique as the best coach of his career
Luis Enrique stood out in Jordi Alba’s view. The former player named the coach as the best he had. Ele valued Luis Enrique’s ability to unite the group and demand the maximum from each athlete. Alba said the coach treated everyone equally regardless of name or background.
Essa management helped Barcelona win important titles, including the 2015 Champions League. The full-back recalled the squad’s high confidence that year. Ele said that, before the final against Juventus, he told the representatives that the team would not lose.
Xavi Hernández received praise for management during difficult times
Xavi Hernández took over Barcelona in a complicated situation. Jordi Alba highlighted the way the current coach dealt with the group during his tenure. The team won La Liga and Supercopa from Espanha against Real Madrid. Alba considered the locker room management during that period positive.
The former full-back also mentioned Unai Emery. Ele attributed part of his career to the Valencian coach. Emery was responsible for converting him from winger to left back. At first, Alba resisted the position change.
- Unai Emery transformed the way I play on Valencia
- Del Bosque predicted that I would be the best full-back at Eurocopa 2012
- Emery gets the most out of athletes at any club
Pior moment in Barcelona involved elimination for Liverpool
The game against Liverpool in 2019’s Champions League marked the lowest point for Jordi Alba in Barcelona. Ele made a mistake with a header for the English team’s first goal. The Catalan team lost 4-0 at Anfield after winning 3-0 in the first leg.
Alba took a while to recover emotionally. Ele denied crying during the break, but admitted personal and collective discomfort. Elimination represented a missed opportunity to reach the final.
Messi receives declaration of total admiration from ex-partner
Lionel Messi was treated as unmatched by Jordi Alba. The full-back said he has never seen anyone like the Argentine. Ele avoided comparisons with other players, including Lamine Yamal, who he praised technically. Alba highlighted Messi’s timing in rehearsed plays.
Ángel Di María appeared as the toughest opponent he faced. The Argentine pressed both in attack and marking. Griezmann, on the other hand, was cited as an example of a player who had difficulty adapting to Barcelona’s demands.
Saída to Inter Miami happened suddenly
The transfer to Inter Miami took Jordi Alba by surprise. Faltava one day left the window and he was informed about the assignment. Sem defined contract, he terminated with Barcelona. The family already had school enrollment organized.
Durante vacations on Ibiza with Sergio Busquets, Alba received invitation from Jorge Mas. The proposal quickly convinced him. Naquele At the moment, there was still no definition regarding Messi’s arrival at the American club.
The former full-back is now in the post-career phase after spells with Valencia, Barcelona and Inter Miami. Ele has accumulated important titles, including Eurocopa with the Spanish national team.
Ficha Jordi Alba career technique
- Professional Início on Valencia
- Conversão for left back under command of Unai Emery
- Títulos with Barcelona under Luis Enrique and Xavi
- Career Fim on Inter Miami
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