Negative City feared Barca threat, says Iniesta

Barcelona's Andres Iniesta takes part in a training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi near Barcelona, January 18, 2014. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's Andres Iniesta said it was fear that made Manchester City retreat into their shell in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against the Catalans last month.

The Spanish champions won the encounter in Manchester 2-0, controlling the middle of the pitch for long periods while City's expensively-assembled team rarely threatened.