„Barcelona“ defender Javier Mascherano ahead of the UEFA Champions League final, in which his team will face Turin's „Juventus“, singled out Carlos Tevez as the biggest threat among the opponents.
The 31-year-old striker is one of the leaders of the „bianconeri“ this season, and his precise strikes brought the team the „Coppa Italia“ title.
Mascherano and Tevez have represented „Corinthians“ and London's „West Ham“ together, and both players also play for the Argentine national team.
„Tevez is a top-class player, an excellent center forward, and, above all, a player who loves to win“, – Mascherano told the UEFA website.
„We faced each other in matches between „Boca Juniors“ and „River Plate“, as well as in duels between „Manchester United“ and „Liverpool“. We also played together.“
„At the beginning of our careers, our paths were very similar, but then he moved to Manchester and I went to Liverpool.“
„Barcelona“ defender also added that the well-organized football of „Juventus“ on Saturday could pose a serious challenge to his team.
„They have that Italian fighting spirit. It is always very difficult to deal with, as they do not give up easily. Their football is very tactical. They understand the game and, on top of that, are very talented.“
