Barca defender Pique simply minding his own business

Gerard Pique’s focus as his team took a valuable 1-0 advantage in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at Manchester United was particularly impressive, given the many potential distractions inside the Barcelona defender’s head.

Pique’s nine defensive clearances were vital as his team sat deeper to defend their advantage after taking the lead through Luke Shaw’s own-goal. There was steely determination and concentration from a player who has evolved into the clear leader of Barca’s back four.