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Grounded Guardiola stays calm

25 Jan 2010 - 09:18:56

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Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is refusing to get carried away even after the weekend victory against Real Valladolid ensured last season's champions completed the first half of the current campaign unbeaten.

Barca have won 15 and drawn four of their first 19 La Liga games and produced one of their most complete displays of the season to beat Valladolid 3-0.

Guardiola admitted after his side's latest success: "We are playing as well as last season.

"There is nothing wrong with finishing the first half unbeaten, but it is merely an anecdote, since there are a lot of games left. Last year at this time we had a 12-point lead, and we still had to win in the Bernabeu to win the league.

"What is important is that we continue to be aggressive and play in our own style.

"It is admirable how Valladolid fight, as they did when they were promoted. They always show ambition and I am convinced they will get good results."