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Arteta's Barca Roots Lead to Champions League Final vs Luis Enrique

Mikel Arteta's youth at La Masia laid the foundation for his leadership, as he now faces former Barca teammate Luis Enrique in the Champions League final.

Almost 30 years after leaving La Masia, Mikel Arteta returns to Barcelona as Arsenal manager in a historic Champions League final against Luis Enrique.

Arteta joined the academy in 1997, where he developed his leadership skills and dominant style under the watchful eye of coaches like Louis van Gaal, who debuted him. palladian.co.za