"I’m happy that the team played well and the fans supported them," the Dutch tacticain was quoted as saying by Barca official website.

"That’s what we need. There was a good understanding between the fans and the team."

Barca produced an entertaining show, putting Lyon to the sword thanks to an own goal by Clerc and strikes from Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry.

"They played as a team and we have to congratulate each and every one of the players, including the ones that were substituted," Rijkaard said, refereeing to Ronaldinoh was replaced by Andres Iniesta in the second-half.

Rijkaard was also full of praise for Mexican youngster Giovano Dos Santos, who made an instant impact when he was introduced.

"Giovani has already shown very clearly that he can help the team at any moment."

"He’s a great player, young; he works hard and creates danger. He could even be in the starting line-up."