FC Barcelona: Ranking the Top 10 Team Goals Under Pep Guardiola

Under Pep Guardiola’s stewardship FC Barcelona have become an even more attacking and entertaining football team. During its prime Frank Rijkaard’s team were recognized as the best side in the world. Thus it was rather unexpected to see his squad implode after two glorious campaigns. FC Barcelona’s golden boy, Josep “Pep” Guardiola, has taken this once beaten and humiliated squad to new (footballing) heights.

Before the start of the 2008/2009 season he disposed the team of dead weight like Deco and the once untouchable and magical Ronaldinho. It didn’t took too long before FC Barcelona reaped the rewards of his foresight. The trio of Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi formed one of the finest, perhaps the finest attack, in all of world football. This was a remarkable achievement since Thierry Henry for instance was wildly deemed a failure after his indifferent debut campaign.

Maybe the success and achievements of the preceding season got to Pep Guardiola’s head because before the 2009/2010, Pep decided it was time for Samuel Eto’o to leave Catalunya. Thus he replaced Eto’o for the volatile character of Ibrahimovic. The man dubbed Ibracadabra was bought to address the notable absence of a plan B but it turned out to be a disastrous undertaking, for all parties involved.

Enter 2010/2011

People make mistakes but Pep, never one to repeat one, learned from his and acquired the services of David Villa. It remains to be seen if El Guaje can emulate or even better the goal-scoring exploits of Samuel Eto’o but one thing is for sure – he fits Barca’s philosophy perfectly. This Barca team has goals in them, why even entertain the idea of a plan B?

Maybe FC Barcelona only features “little players” in stature but they dominate even the biggest and most physical of teams. This little slideshow should serve as a reminder how mesmerizing FC Barcelona’s football is.

Please enjoy…

FC Barcelona vs. Villareal, 1-0

David Villa

In football you only need two players to create a goal, Xavi and Iniesta. This time the benefactor was none other than David Villa. Whether it is with the Spanish national team or with FC Barcelona, he just can't stop scoring.

I wonder how Florentino Perez feels about him, after all he ditched El Guaje in favor of Karim Benzema who is....not doing anything worth mentioning.

FC Barcelona vs. Sevilla, 1-0

David Villa

Finally FC Barcelona have found a replacement for Samuel Eto'o, someone whose ego nor salary is a burden to Barca, El Guaje. He is refreshingly media-shy and doesn't court any controversy unlike a certain Swede. On top of that he has already developed an incredible understanding with his fellow forwards Pedro, and more importantly, Lionel Messi!

FC Barcelona vs. Olympique Lyon, 1-0

Lionel Messi

It's just a beautiful work of art...

FC Barcelona vs. Malaga, 5-0

Dani Alves

Slyvinho > Xavi (who else?) > Dani Alves' head...GOOOOOOOOL!

FC Barcelona vs. FC Basel, 1-0

Lionel Messi

To this day I am still wondering what made Pep Guardiola think he should replace Samuel Eto'o with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Another fabolous cooperation of Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi.

FC Barcelona vs. Sevilla, 1-0

Gerard Pique

Gerard "Piquenbauer" Pique, he can defend, pick a pass and is an adept goal-scorer too.

FC Barcelona vs. Levante, 1-0

Pedro

Thierry Henry? He is enjoying his retirement in New York. Pedro, the revelation of the 2009/2010 campaign, is more than an adequate replacement.

FC Barcelona vs. Valencia, 2-1

Andres Iniesta

Where there's Xavi, Iniesta can't be that far away. This time the two midfield maestros created yet another sublime goal.

FC Barcelona vs. Stuttgart, 2-0

Pedro

Pedro initiated the move thus it is only fitting that he finished it. Pedro > Messi > Toure...GOOOOOOOL!

FC Barcelona vs. Villareal, 1-0

Pedro

Tiki Taka at its best!