Andres Iniesta has a great opportunity this afternoon to remove a thorn in his side against Real Madrid. A great performance will serve to silence his many critics and prove he is still the quality player that we have seen over the last few seasons. Read more here
Ancelotti and Martino doubts on Clasico first eleven
October 25, 2013 by
Tata Martino and Carlo Ancelotti are still mulling over heir starting lineups for this Saturday’s Clasico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Will Gerard Piqué play? How about Pedro and Alexis? Gareth Bale or Karim Benzema? Coentrao or Marcelo? They are the big questions ahead of tomorrow’s baptism of fire for both managers. More on the possible clasico lineups
“I hope Barca wins on Saturday” says Pep Guradiola
October 24, 2013 by
Ex Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he hopes his ex side win on Saturday. Guardiola said: “Of course I want and hope Barcelona win. I came from there, but it will be a tough match for both teams.”
Meanwhile, in the build up to the Clasico, Gerard Pique looks doubtful as he has sprained his hamstring in his left leg. More on this story
Point keeps Barcelona top of group in Champions League
October 23, 2013 by
The point earned last night at the San Siro keeps Barcelona top of Group H in the Champions League with seven points. AC Milan are two points behind but it could well have been four if Barca had managed to take their chances in the first half after Lionel Messi’s goal. Read more about AC Milan vs Barcelona
“Criticism has made me stronger,” says Barca’s Alexis Sánchez
October 22, 2013 by
Alexis Sánchez was speaking at a press conference ahead of the AC Milan vs FC Barcelona clash tonight at the San Siro stadium.
The player noted how criticism has made him stronger and also pointed out how Barcelona have to start the game strongly.
Barca draw at Osasuna opens up league
October 21, 2013 by
Barcelona allowed their first two points to slip away in a goalless draw in Pamplona. The Catalans monopolized the ball at all times but the Reds, with order and effort, never looked like losing. Messi’s entry in the final minutes of the clash was not enough for the Catalans, who failed to take advantage of the accumulated fatigue from the local side. Martino’s men lacked ideas to create danger in the closing stages of the match. Match report
Busquets: “We’ve suffered against Osasuna in recent years”
October 18, 2013 by
FC Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets said in a press conference yesterday that “Barca have suffered in recent seasons in Pamplona”. He added that Barcelona were away at a very tough opponent and that they were only thinking about Osasuna. “If we don’t win, the league will be blown wide open,” he added.More about Busquets’ press conference
Martino rests Neymar, Alexis and Alves
October 17, 2013 by
Neymar, Alves and Alexis were rested by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino after coming back from international duty at the weekend. They are due to get back in training today at 18:00. Meanwhile, Messi, Mascherano and Puyol have been training with the main squad this week and could make the squad for the weekend providing they are given the all-clear by Barca’s medics.More on this story
