4-3-3 format that has been the main strategy in the last five years since Frank took control over the team. Guardiola after the bad results in the Spanish league and due the scoring problem in the recent games, he started with 3-4-3 giving Daniel license to merge with the front line without concern about the back line which was covered this time from the left to right by Puyol, Marquez & Pique.

Despite the new formation and the high quality of the players that kept the ball mostly at Barca feet, still Barca couldn’t find the net, though they had all the possible chances. Even when you have Messi & Henry playing widely giving to Xavi and Iniesta additional space to dominate the pitch, leaving Keita focusing on wining the lost ball, still Barca couldn't reflect the high possession of the ball into a leading result. Trying to break the opponent defense, Henry continued with Eto switching positions hoping for a change of luck, similar thing was appearing with the ex-coach Frank.

The well organized attacks failed to change the score, but different from the way that Barca played. Their first two goals came from set pieces, which put again the confusing question concerning the scoring matter.

Some changes came up when Eto was replaced by Toure, who was obviously brought in to give extra defense against the visitors, willing to stop any surprising attack. Iniesta moved to the left wing keeping Henry as a striker, who was replaced by Pedro, who stood on the right side.

The third goal was the only finished attack that shows the team work that Barca players had achieved during the game. Xavi was again the man who can score in the deadly minutes.

Even without scoring, Messi as usual was the magic provider for the Blaugrana. He showed his talent in controlling the ball and breaking through the defenders making him the fans' man of the match.

Good results for the team, especially for Pep, who can relax for the moment, after the hard time he faced view the fact that with him, the team had the worst opening season since 1973-74. Next game will be held on Sunday against Sporting de Gijon.