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Aliens recovery?

on March 8, 2011 None comments

One questions! Do aliens recover?
Although they led on Emirates at halftime after Villa’s success, Barcelona eventually lost 1-2 to Arsenal in UEFA Champions League in the first phase. Instead the loss, with an awesome route in Primera Division, they stand as favorites on acceding in quarter-finals.

But Arsenal is not an easy prey, as evidenced in strong championship of England, where the Frenchman Wenger’s group is a leader the away games-25 points in 13 games.

Last season, the team coached by Pep Guardiola has done what he wanted with Arsenal. This time, however, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Cesc Fabregas have to close the game and not let the Catalans to do their usual passing game.

Arsenal‘s captain says he was tired of talking about his return to Barcelona and it will show how this evening is devoted to his team.
Arsene Wenger wants Robin van Persie on the field tonight because it is concerned that both Nicklas Bendtner and Marouane Chamakh will not take advantage of the few chances they will get in Spain.

Who will win? The chances are on both sides, stay tuned for the game!

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Roma preparing!

on March 7, 2011 None comments

After a lucky one this week with Lecce, with a goal in the 90th minute, Montella’s gladiators are facing another week with high expectations. Everything starts Tuesday, in the Champions League 16-ies, with the match against Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine, followed shortly by the Rome derby against Lazio.

To stretch the strings even more, rumours about Montella’s successor in the person of Real Madrid coach, Jose Mourinho, are rising.
“I don’t upset myself with rumours on the possible or hypothetical arrival of another Coach,” Montella said.
“Mourinho is a great Coach. His record speaks for itself, but I am only thinking about doing well until June. “
“I repeat the rumours don’t bother me.”

Despite all events, the players have to remain focused on their objectives, because they need to overturn a one-goal deficit and try to give their best on foreign grounds.

Statistics:
Shakhtar Donetsk wins: 2
Draws: 0
AS Roma wins: 1
2010/2011: AS Roma 2-3 Shakhtar Donetsk
2006/2007: Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 AS Roma
2006/2007: AS Roma 4-0 Shakhtar Donetsk

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Guardiola in white clothes!

on March 6, 2011 None comments

Josep Guardiola is still in hospital and will continue to receive treatment. He will spend the night at a local hospital before the press conference.

The hospital will be home for Guardiola for another night regarding his back problem he is suffering, but will be present at the Champions League press conference in the Ricard Maxenchs Press Room at the Nou Camp tomorrow evening ahead of Tuesday’s game with Arsenal.

The press conferece is set Monday at 17:15 when, Guardiola will face the media, together with Sergio Busquets, the squad will then train on the Nou Camp pitch at 18.00.

Guardiola was on the present for Barça’s win over Zaragoza on Saturday evening, after which he returned to hospital where he spent the night.

Josep Guardiola i Sala is retired Spanish football player. He spent most of his professional career in the Fútbol Club Barcelona.
Currently, he is team coach for FC Barcelona where he signed a contract in 2008.

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The Champions League fever is here again!

on March 5, 2011 None comments

The Champions League fever is here again! Time flies with speed of light to face the second leg of the 16-ties. Starting Tuesday, 8th of March, the battle continues!

The eight teams trying to mark a new victory and a step forward in this battle for the supreme trophy this week are grouped as follows:

Tuesday: 08/03/2011

Barcelona 20:45 Arsenal
Shakhtar Donetsk 20:45 Roma

Wednesday: 09/03/2011

Tottenham 20:45 Milan
Schalke 20:45 Valencia

Will Barcelona revive on home land? The knights from East will crush the roman wolf? Can AC Milan annihilate Crouch? Who will win the race between Schalke and Valencia after the draw from the first leg?

Stay tuned for more!

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Arsenal a great night!

on February 17, 2011 None comments

Arsenal won the game played in Champions League with Barcelona, after a first round where Barcelona dominated the game, Arsenal in only 5 minutes took the lead and won the game with 2-1, goals scored by Van Persie 78, Arşavin 83 for Arsenal and Villa 26 for Barcelona.

The hero of the match was Wenger, who by his moves obtained a great victory. The result also can be attribute to the fans who push their team from behind, giving unconditional support!

“We showed great character to come back from 1-0 down, especially against Barcelona. They are the best team in the world.” said Wenger after the match, also is realist and said that Barcelona are still favourites to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Guardiola is still optimist and said “we have lost the first leg so we have to win the second leg..”. In his opinion Barcelona played well and had only good words for his players.

Statistics: over 60% possesion for Barcelona, but with Arsenal had more shots, 13, with 3 more then Barcelona.

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