Inzaghi controversially left Big Gonzo on the bench for this trip, while Guardiola offered Sane an honest-to-god start. With Farcelona’s pacy front three posing problems, the Pigs had to retreat even deeper when star man Modric saw red for a dangerous tackle before the hour mark, belatedly resulting in Higuain’s introduction as a very isolated lone frontman. It wasn’t pretty but the away side held off a barrage of pressure and got their reward when, at the death, Ziyech bent a wicked free kick into the net. Farcelona, for their part, will be left scratching their heads.

By Klaus von Sportsengescribe