Rivaldo claims ex-Man Utd boss LVG attempted to humiliate him during his time at Barca.

Rivaldo and Louis van Gaal may have been two of the most prominent figures at Barcelona, but their relationship was far from harmonious. In fact, the Brazilian star has revealed that Van Gaal went out of his way to limit his influence and even attempted to humiliate him by fielding a team of young players during a crucial match.

Rivaldo's arrival at Barcelona in 1997 was a highly anticipated move, with the legendary Sir Bobby Robson leading the transfer negotiations. However, Robson was soon replaced by Van Gaal, and Rivaldo quickly became the second-highest scorer for the club in his debut season, helping them secure the La Liga title.

Despite winning multiple titles and establishing himself as a fan favorite, Rivaldo's time at Barcelona was not without its challenges, particularly under Van Gaal's management. The two had a strained relationship, but Rivaldo still acknowledges Van Gaal as a great coach, despite their differences.

One point of contention between the two was Van Gaal's belief that Rivaldo was best suited to playing as a winger, while Rivaldo saw himself as a No.10. This disagreement often led to discussions and disagreements between the two, but Rivaldo always maintained his respect for the Dutchman.

In one instance, Rivaldo decided to take matters into his own hands and express his frustration to Van Gaal through another member of Barcelona's coaching staff, Jose Mourinho. Rivaldo wanted to play in his preferred position, and he was determined to make that known to Van Gaal.

However, things came to a head when Van Gaal fielded an under-strength team in a cup game, with Rivaldo being the only established player. It was clear that Van Gaal's intention was to embarrass Rivaldo, and the Brazilian remembers Mourinho telling him to play as a No.10 during that match.

Despite the challenges he faced under Van Gaal, Rivaldo has no regrets about his time at Barcelona. He won multiple titles and was even named the best player in the world while playing for the club. Looking back, Rivaldo considers his five-year stint at Barcelona to be a wonderful experience that he will always cherish.

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