Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué is out to silence the boo boys and naysayers tonight as the Catalan giants take on Manchester City at the Etihad. Barça has received a lot of negative press lately with even Jose Mourinho stating that this is the weakest Barcelona side in recent years. Read what Pique has to say
Archives for February 2014
Man City equipped to beat Barcelona says UK press
February 17, 2014 by
Manchester City are equipped to beat Barcelona says The Independent newspaper. After beating Chelsea in the FA Cup at the weekend, City get ready for the challenge of their lives as they take on the Catalan giants at the Etihad stadium tomorrow night in the first leg of the Champions League clash with Barça. More on this story
Returning Samir Nasri says Man City can beat Barcelona
February 14, 2014 by
Blues midfielder Samir Nasri says Man City can beat Barcelona next week in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League clash. Returning Nasri says that City are still in four major competitions and are capable of beating the Catalan giants when they square up next Tuesday. More on Samir Nasri
Messi sets up Copa del Rey showdown with Real Madrid
February 13, 2014 by
FC Barcelona are through to the Kings Cup final after they drew last night at Real Sociedad 1-1. The Catalans now meet eternal rivals Real Madrid in the final which is scheduled for 19th April at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia. Leo Messi scored the Catalan’s goal and Man Utd target Antoine Griezmann, netted the equaliser for Real Sociedad near the end of the clash. Match report here
Could Pedro join Juan Mata at Manchester United?
February 12, 2014 by
Reports coming from Spain suggest that Barcelona’s pedro could form a deadly strike partnership with new arrival from Chelsea Juan Mata at Manchester United. With David Moyes keen to start signing new players in the summer, Pedro has been shortlisted according to Spanish newspaper AS. Read the rest of this report
Cesc Fabregas: I owe Arsene Wenger nearly everything
February 11, 2014 by
Barcelona midfield star Cesc Fabregas has said that he owes nearly everything to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. After eight years and one trophy, Fabregas came back to his native Catalonia to find success with Barça but still credits Wenger as one of the most important influences on his career. More on Fabregas
Messi silences critics with brace against Sevilla
February 10, 2014 by
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino feels that Leo Messi has silenced his critics with his performance against Sevilla on Sunday. Messi was accused just last week of losing his passion for the game by ex Barça assistant coach Angel Cappa. Read the rest of this post here
City will go out and attack against Barca says Negredo
February 7, 2014 by
Man City striker Álvaro Negredo reveals that manager Manuel Pellegrini will not change tactics and will go out and attack Barcelona when they meet in the Champions League. City got beat by Chelsea on Monday with Negredo still feeling a few twinges in his shoulder and hopes he’ll be 100% for Saturday’s game against Norwich. More on Negredo
