Barcelona go in search of point

Dynamo Kiev v Barcelona: ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has credited his excellent start to life at the Nou Camp to Barcelona’s attacking…

Dynamo Kiev v Barcelona:ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has credited his excellent start to life at the Nou Camp to Barcelona's attacking ethos. The Swedish striker has slotted seamlessly into Pep Guardiola's side since arriving in an expensive part-exchange deal which saw Samuel Eto'o head the other way to Inter Milan in the summer.

So far, Ibrahimovic has lived up to his billing and is the club’s leading scorer heading towards the halfway stage of the season. And he believes the dynamic style of play at Barca is key to his success.

“Barca plays in a style that I like a lot,” he said ahead of tonight’s Champions League trip to Dynamo Kiev. “All the players want to attack. I can play better, but after three months I understand what the coach wants.

“When you feel free and concentrated on the pitch, things are easier. I score so many goals because we attack a lot, and create a lot of chances.”

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He added: “In Italy it is more important not to concede than to score. If you are winning 1-0, that is enough. But here, you always want to score more.”

Champions League holders Barca could technically go out of the tournament and need a point to guarantee their spot in the knockout stages, while a victory in Ukraine would see them win the group. Dynamo will go through if they beat Barca and Inter Milan draw with Rubin Kazan.

Ibrahimovic is keen to get the clash done and dusted before turning his attention to the weekend’s La Liga derby with city rivals Espanyol. Only youngster Jeffren is unavailable for Barca, with long-term injury victim Gabriel Milito back in the squad after more than a year out.

Dynamo have no new injury concerns with Andriy Shevchenko expected to lead the attack.