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Rijkaard era comes to an end at Barcelona

May 10, 2008

But club president Joan Laporta stuck with Rijkaard and it paid dividends. The arrival of midfielder Edgar Davids in January transformed the team that put together a 17-match unbeaten run to finish second behind Valencia in the title race.

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    The following season with Samuel Eto'o and Deco joining Ronaldinho at the Nou Camp, Barca stormed to the league title to win their first trophy in six years.

    Image: Rijkaard unveils Brazil's Ronaldinho at Barcelona in 2003.

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