Ranking the 5 best centre-back partnerships of the 21st century

#2 Pique and Puyol

FC Barcelona v Valencia CF - Liga BBVA

Puyol and Pique formed an almost unbeatable defensive pair for Barcelona. They were rough tacklers, excellent readers of the game and were good at intercepting the ball from the opponents in crucial situations for their team. Puyol's presence also compensated Pique's lack of pace quite comfortably.

The pair played in the Golden generation of the Blaugrana under the charismatic management of Pep Guardiola. Together they have won numerous trophies for Barcelona which also includes 6 La Liga and 3 Champions League titles. Hence, they are one of the most decorated centre-defensive partners in La Liga's history.