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4-3-3 or 4-4-2 diamond to dominate the midfield. Carrick in front of the center backs to counter Messi in his "False nine role" not letting him drag the center backs out of position. Rooney playing deep to form the "top" of the diamond pressing Busquets. Giggs against Xavi. Park man-marking Iniesta. Tevez and Ronaldo up and wide pressing full-backs. No pressing on Barcelona's center backs and keeper. After gaining possession, using long balls to exploit areas behind Barcelona's full-backs.