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Barcelona vs Espanyol, the Catalan derby

on May 9, 2011 None comments

With no worries left after they’ve booked their ticket to Wembley, the leader of Primera Division turned his attention to the league setting on Camp Nou a local battle against their old time rivals RCD Espanyol.

In order to secure their title as soon as possible, Pep Guardiola sent out his strongest, and fittest, line-up.

The 29 minute was the minute when Barcelona took the lead, thanks to some wonderful footwork by Andres Iniesta. After playing a one-two with Fontas, he ran forward slid a shot into the bottom left corner of the net.
Starting the second half, and with less than two minutes gone, FC Barcelona scored their second goal of the evening. Xavi made his way in a corner, and Pique battled hard with the defenders and sent a downward header that overtook Espanyol’s goalkeeper.

Espanyol struggled to keep up with Guardiola’s soldiers but with no chance to succeed.

Since the beginning of the season, no team has managed to score a goal against FC Barcelona in the first 15 minutes and has not lost their last 27 official home games in all competitions.

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El Clasico, final battle

on May 3, 2011 None comments

The no. 4 of El Clasico of this year is made to happen tonight. Barcelona faces another time his fearless opponent, Real Madrid in a battle of life and death. After the 2-0 in the first leg, Barcelona looks like favorite but you cannot underestimate Murinho’s tactics.

The two teams are taking this battle in on all plans. A statistic shows that even on Facebook, Barcelona is the most loved team with 13.984.000, followed by Manchester United with 12.931.000 and on the third place today’s opponents, Real Madrid with 12.841.000 .

To put some gas on fire, Catalan club’s officials have refused to give Jose Mourinho a VIP lodge separate from the rest of the stadium. Considering this fact, Murinho could watch the game from his hotel room.

Probably the worst nightmare for a coach is the moment when his own players admire the opponents. In this case, Karim Benzema said: “I’m always inspired by Brazilian Ronaldo. But it’s true, for me, Messi is the best player in the world today. I can’t see someone do what he does. I love this player”.

Possible teams:
Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Mascherano, Pique, Puyol, Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta, Pedro, Messi, Villa

Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Albiol, Carvalho, Marcelo, Diarra, x.Alonso, Ronaldo, Ozil, Di Maria, Adebayor

Ready for the game? Stay close!

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Murinho, war with referees

on April 30, 2011 None comments

Jose Murinho has another duel and this time is off the field. He managed to put all referees against him after the 3rd episode of El Clasico, both referees from Primera and Segunda Division, after Pepe’s elimination phase, after his foul on Alves.

“It is clear that there was red card foul, there is no doubt.” said absolutely all the referees who have spent two days together preparing the details for the last five league matches.

Being suspended for the return leg on the Camp Nou, Mourinho will not be able to sit on the bench for the last episode of El Clasico. He will have to ask a VIP place at the Camp Nou to watch the match. The only problem is that it’s not free! Barcelona is renting a VIP lodge with 20,000 euros in such matches.

Esteve Calzada, former marketing officer at Barcelona, said that Barcelona has to give up to 20,000 euros to welcome Mourinho as a VIP guest.

The Portuguese coach will always be guarded by two bodyguards starting after he arrives in Barcelona. The Catalan police will use an army of men to guard the Real’s coach, no. 1 enemy of Barcelona.

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Barcelona made 2

on April 28, 2011 None comments

The No.3 meeting between Real and Barcelona was a real show. Lionel Messi scored twice in the last 15 minutes, the second a fabulous solo effort. This game showed why Messi is probablly the best player in the world.

FC Barcelona took a giant stride towards a second UEFA Champions League final in three seasons after his brriliant player, Messi, struck twice in the final 15 minutes, the second a memorable solo strike, to earn victory at ten-man Real Madrid CF.

Messi suffered a muscle stretch in this No.3 episode of El Clasico, 2-0 to Barcelona! The argentinian player will certainly miss Saturday’s match, away against Real Sociedad! Messi could recover until the last episode of El Clasico, next week on Tuesday.

About ball possesion:
The game was a thrill for the fans, and in the ball posesion, Barcelona broke all the limits. And regarding this, Real Madrid had the ball 17 minutes and 9 seconds, while Barcelona kept the ball for 43 minutes and 23 seconds, almost an entire first part.

To shadow Barca’s victory, Murinho said: “I would be embarrassed to win as Guardiola did “.

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Real Madrid dreaming for succes

on April 22, 2011 None comments

Although pretty far in Primera Division from Barcelona, Real wants to keep its flag up high against their old time rival. After 1-1 in the Primera and 1-0 in King’s Cup, Murinho’s team hopes for succes against Barcelona, the team with the best possession in the world!

One of Real’s stars, Cristiano Ronaldo commented:
“Let’s stay grounded after winning the Cup and start to prepare the Champions League double with Barcelona”.
“We have demonstrated that possession does not automatically win trophies. I had a positive attitude and mentality, I knew what to do. We are very united and that is our weapon.”

Despite the good form shoed by the galactics, they’ve been “hit” after Sami Khedira injured his thigh in Cup final and has almost minimal chances to catch the “double” from the League with Barcelona. The midfielder is treated in Munich to return as soon as possible in the ground.

The next stage from UEFA Champions League against Barcelona, the third meeting between the two teams in 3 weeks is set on the 27th April on Bernabeu Stadium.

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