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2009UEFA Champions League Final
BarcelonavsManchester United

Xavi's Midfield Diamond

Barcelona's 4-1-3-2 midfield diamond at the 2009 UCL Final in Rome. Busquets anchors deep while Xavi controls the tip, Iniesta and Deco occupy half-spaces. This shape gave Barcelona a permanent numerical advantage in midfield, enabling their 66% possession dominance.

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