The Barcelona defender has stated that he is aware of the attacking capabilities of the Portuguese side, as they come in search of a result.
The last round of the UEFA Champions League group stage fixtures has arrived and F.C http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 are playing hosts to Portuguese outfit Benfica.
The Catalans have already cemented their progression to the knockout round of the competition where as Benfica will be looking to take last gasps try of making it to the next stage of the tournament.
While the final round of fixtures may not carry so much importance to the Catalans, it is of great value to both Benfica and Celtic.
Both the clubs are looking to take their chances and make it to the last 16 of Europe’s elite football competition.
Barcelona defender Pique has recently returned from injury and is well aware of the stakes ahead of their game with Benfica.
Pique admitted that Benfica carry a great attacking threat and Barcelona will have to put up their best performance in order to claim a win in the fixture.
"They have a very attack-minded team, with players like [Pablo] Aimar and [http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oscar-c28720] Cardozo. They are very skilful and will be coming here to win,” he told reporters.
In the other match of the group, Celtic are to host Russian outfit Spartak Moscow, and the Celtic fans will be keeping one eye on the Catalan giants’ game as the result influences the outcome of the group.
Pique however lessened the vows of Celtic supporters as he stated that his team will be working hard to ensure victory.
The former Manchester United man also acknowledged the work put in by manager Tito Vilanova and stated that he fully deserves the plaudits coming his way.
“The good start to the season gives us confidence but nothing has been decided yet.”
“Tito [Vilanova] has done a great http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 since he came in and he is very brave. After all he has been through, this should be child’s play for him,” said the defender.
“We must learn to live in this euphoria but at the same time be prepared for when we do not win everything.”
Barcelona have registered the best ever start to a La Liga campaign in the tournament’s history.
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