FC Barcelona defied the critics once again to prove they are still one of the best team’s in Europe. With a superb display of football, Barça outwitted Manchester City to progress into the quarter finals of the Champions League. More on this story here
Martin Demichelis accepts blame for red card against Barcelona
February 20, 2014 by
Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has held his hand up over the red card that saw his team go down to Barcelona 0-2.Demichelis was sent off following a tackle on Lionel Messi, which many believe was just outside the penalty area. More on Martin Demichelis’ red card
Much ado about nothing as Barcelona sweep City aside
February 19, 2014 by
It was a clear case of “much ado about nothing” last night at the Etihad as Barcelona steamrollered City by 2 goals to nil in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash. Goals came from Messi and Alves after the hosts had Martin Demichelis sent off for bringing down Messi early in the second half. More on this story
Gerard Pique out to prove Barca naysayers wrong
February 18, 2014 by
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
Neymar triple sinks Celtic
December 12, 2013 by
Barcelona finally produced the magic they are capable of with a stellar display from ex Santos striker Neymar. The Brazilian showed why he’s one of the best players in the world by racking up 3 goals in this Champions League thriller at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. Celtic manager Neil Lennon, admitted that Barcelona was fantastic and his side was very poor. Match report here
Barca suffers first defeat of season against Ajax
November 27, 2013 by
After a glorious run of 28 matches, the Catalan giants suffered their first defeat of the season under new manager Tata Martino. Ajax went 2 goals up in the first half with Barca grabbing a goal in the second after Xavi Hernández converted a penalty kick. Barca pressed the Dutch team for an equaliser but it was not to be, and came away from the Amsterdam Arena last night with a 2-1 loss. Match report here
We have to keep winning and aiming for excellence says Barca coach
November 26, 2013 by
Tata Martino was evaluating in a pre-match press conference before the Ajax clash that although a draw will be enough for the Catalan giants to go top of the group, the coach only has winning on his mind. The coach said: “we’re not thinking about anything other than winning. We have to keep winning and aiming for excellence”. More on tonight’s game
Messi quashes crisis theory against Milan
November 7, 2013 by
Leo Messi came up with the perfect answer last night against AC Milan in the Champions League to silence the naysayers by bagging a brace of goals in Barca’s 3-1 victory. Sergio Busquets brought up the rear by netting one just before half time and Pique gave the Italians a consolation goal with an own goal. Read the rest of the report
