Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.
It's time for Part Two of Pep vs Jose! As Barcelona and Inter prepare to face off once again in this year’s Champions League semi-final, we look back at the original - a tie that shaped modern football.
Guardiola vs Mourinho. All-out attack vs. tactical defiance. Ideology, rivalry - maybe even good vs. evil?
Fifteen years ago, Pep’s all-conquering Barcelona met Jose's Inter Milan in a Champions League semi-final that didn’t just decide who reached the final - it helped define a footballing era.
Having set the scene in part one, Rob and Jonathan relive the incredible semi-final battles, where Mourinho would ultimately dethrone Guardiola in an incredible second-leg at the Nou Camp - which saw a controversial sending off, late drama and an iconic pitch celebration.
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Introduction and Setting the Scene
The Clash of Philosophies: Mourinho vs. Guardiola
The Tactical Battle Begins
The Volcano Eruption and Its Impact
First Leg Highlights and Analysis
Ibrahimović's Conflict and Mourinho's Mind Games
The Build-Up to the Second Leg
The Myth of the Decision
The Controversial Red Card
Conspiracy Theories and Psychological Influence
The Clash of Good vs. Evil
Tactical Fouling and Pep's Cynical Side
Marina's Critique of Barcelona's Tactics
Inter's Defensive Masterclass
The Struggle Against Possession Football
The Final Moments and Disallowed Goal
Marino's Triumphant Celebration
The Aftermath and Legacy
The Tactical Evolution in Football
The Importance of Non-Possession Football
Conclusion and Reflections
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