Raphael Varane knows exactly what it takes to stop an all-conquering side managed by Pep Guardiola.
When Varane joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2011, Guardiola's Barcelona were the best side on the planet, led by the individual brilliance of Lionel Messi. Weeks earlier, Barca had subjected Manchester United to a brutal footballing lesson, beating them 3-1 in the Champions League final at Wembley.
It was Guardiola's second Champions League triumph in three seasons, the Catalan having also led his beloved Barca to three successive La Liga titles. But Varane helped Real win the Champions League the following season - his debut campaign - as the tide turned and they re-emerged from Barca's shadow.