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New Paphos Coach Once Defeated Messi's Barcelona (VIDEO)

Published January 9, 2026, 14:22

Paphos has announced the appointment of Spanish coach Albert Celades, who replaces Juan Carlos Carcedo. Celades returns to a team bench after almost six years, with his last job at Valencia. One of the most impressive moments in his career is Valencia's 2-0 victory over Barcelona in January 2020, in a game where his team dominated and Lionel Messi found himself facing a highly organized defense. Celades had chosen a 4-4-2 system with two defensive midfielders, managing to neutralize Barcelona's attacking power. Highlights of the match show Valencia's dominance and the frustration of the Barcelona players. The appointment of Celades marks a new era for Paphos, with the hope that he can repeat his successes and lead the team to new goals.