Barcelona's Giuly has swipe at Real Madrid coach Luxemburgo

Barcelona's French star Ludovic Giuly has taken a thinly veiled swipe at Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Comparing Luxemburgo and Mourinho with his Barca coach, Frank Rijkaard, midfielder Giuly said: "Rijkaard is different, because he is a great trainer, who respects his players, and that is very important."

"We are calm because we know that míster will not criticize us behind our backs. Yes he does, but to the face, before the press become aware of it and that is perfect for us. Luxemburgo, like Mourinho, is different."

He added: "Madrid has great players, but they have a problem. It is different for us because here we have respect for all."