This is a much bigger win for Pep. If he lost, that would have been the second trophy he lost since he took over two months ago. With this type of quality and another loss, critics would have pounced.
@DTguardian: Interesting line from Guardiola in press conf. Philipp Lahm, the 'most intelligent player I've ever coached'. Above Xavi, Iniesta, everyone
Even with Friday's hat-trick of new signings, according to today's Football focus, once the Bale deal is finally completed, a comparison of the players in vs players out transfer fees show Spurs have actually made £2 million profit over the summer window