It appears that FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is testing David Villa’s patience. The player is ready but is unable to command a first team place in Barcelona’s starting eleven. David Villa was seen on Sunday at the Camp Nou warming up and directing his gaze towards Vilanova who ignored the striker and didn’t even use him against Real Madrid.
Archives for October 2012
Barca Madrid clasico ends in a 2 2 draw
October 7, 2012 by
It looked like the Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi show tonight at the Camp Nou with both players in fine form scoring some quality goals. Real Madrid struck first which was followed up by a goal from Messi to make the first half 1 apiece. The second half was much of the same and was witness to two more great goals by these two giants.
Barca is favourite to win the clasico
October 5, 2012 by
FC Barcelona is favourite to win the clasico against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou on Sunday evening. Barca, with 8 points advantage over the merengues and playing on home territory, makes them favourites to win this clasico match against eternal rivals Real Madrid.
Carles Puyol ruled out for eight weeks
October 4, 2012 by
It’s bad news for Barca fans and manager Tito Vilanova as captain Carles Puyol has been ruled out for up to eight weeks. The news is a blow for the coach who also has defender Gerard Piqué sidelined with a foot injury.
Puyol’s dislocated elbow overshadows Barca’s win against Benfica
October 3, 2012 by
FC Barcelona beat a stubborn Benfica side here in Lisbon last night by two goals to nil with goals coming from Alexis and Cesc Fabregás. The night was spoiled however as Barca captain Carles Puyol suffered a dislocation to his left elbow which left him in agony on the floor. Puyol was stretchered off to a standing ovation by the Lisbon crowd.
