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Spain head coach Luis Enrique, center, gestures during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Enrique already bringing visible changes to Spain

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, July 19, 2018, Spanish coach Luis Enrique talks to journalists during his official presentation as Spain new head coach in Las Rozas, outskirts of Madrid. According to Media reports Thursday Sept. 6, 2018, Enrique appears to be taking a hard line to try to get “La Roja” back on track after its recent setbacks, imposing strict new rules for the Spanish team that include a cell-phone ban during meals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, FILE)

Spain’s Enrique imposes new rules, including cellphone ban

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2016 file photo, Athletic Bilbao's head manager Ernesto Valverde waits for the start of a Europa League group F soccer match against Rapid Vienna in Vienna, Austria. Athletic Bilbao said on Wednesday May 24 that Valverde will not remain as the team's coach next season, clearing the way for his expected move to Barcelona. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)

Barcelona hires former player Ernesto Valverde as its coach

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Celta hires Barcelona assistant Unzue as manager

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Barcelona's head coach Luis Enrique holds up the cup after winning the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday May 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Luis Enrique leaves with feeling of mission accomplished

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique attends a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, Spain, Friday, May 26, 2017. FC Barcelona will play against Alaves in the Spanish Copa del Rey soccer final on Saturday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Barca’s Aleix Vidal returns after gruesome ankle injury

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FC Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique shouts instructions during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Eibar at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Luis Enrique seeks one last trophy before leaving Barcelona

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday April 8, 2017, FC Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique waits for the start of a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Malaga and Barcelona in Malaga, Spain. With a Champions League title, two Liga crowns, and two Copa del Rey trophies, Luis Enrique is very successful, but as from Friday April 14, 2017, the next nine days will determine Barcelona’s 2017 season, and whether he will be considered among the Spanish club's finest ever coaches. (AP Photo/Daniel Tejedor, FILE)

It’s make or break for Barcelona after setbacks in Liga & CL

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates with Neymar their victory at the end of the Champion League round of 16, second leg soccer match against Paris Saint Germain at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday March 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

It’s all changed again: Barcelona thrives, Madrid struggles

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique looks on prior the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, March 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

New system could give Barcelona a chance against PSG

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique arrives for a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, Spain, Friday, March 3, 2017. Enrique will leave the Spanish champions at the end of this season. The coach made the surprise announcement following the team's 6-1 win over Sporting Gijon in the Spanish league on Wednesday March 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Luis Enrique ‘relieved’ to be leaving Barcelona

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2017 file photo, FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks out from the bench prior to the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Las Palmas at the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona coach Luis Enrique will leave the Spanish champions at the end of this season. The coach made the surprise announcement following the team's 6-1 win over Sporting Gijon in the Spanish league on Wednesday March 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Luis Enrique’s departure brings uncertainty to Barcelona

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique, center, stands next Lionel Messi after been substituted during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sporting Gijon at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Luis Enrique says he will not stay as Barcelona coach after this season. The surprise announcement was made following the team’s 6-1 win over Sporting Gijon in the Spanish league on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Luis Enrique says he’s leaving Barcelona at end of season

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, center right, celebrates after scoring during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Leganes at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Barca under pressure from fans after mediocre performances

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique pauses as he speaks during a press conference at the eve of the Champions League soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

PSG must cope without key defender Silva against Barcelona

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Jordi Alba, center, jokes with teammates Sergio Busquets left, and Neymar, second left, during a training session at Miniestadi stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Lionel Messi could make his return after 3-week layoff

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Sunday, May 11, 2014, Celta's coach Luis Enrique gestures during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain. Barcelona hired Luis Enrique as its new coach on Monday, hoping the former player can help restore the club's recent success following its first season in six years without a major trophy. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

Luis Enrique signs on as Barcelona coach

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's coach Gerardo Martino, from Argentina, looks on during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. Coach Gerardo Martino said he was leaving Barcelona after a disappointing first season that ended with his team losing its Spanish league title on the season's final day. Martino was hired last summer and tasked with continuing Barcelona's winning era started by predecessor Pep Guardiola in 2008, but Barcelona finished the season without a major trophy for the first time since the 2007-08 season. Former Barcelona player Luis Enrique is expected to replace Martino, who left with one year left on his contract. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Barcelona hires Luis Enrique as its new coach

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Celta hires Argentine Eduardo Berizzo as new coach

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Real Club Celta's coach Luis Enrique watches the Spanish La Liga soccer against Atletico de Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Saturday March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

Luis Enrique new Barcelona manager, replacing Gerardo Martino

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press