He’s the most fouled player in the Spanish League and he’s ended up on the ground the most times as a consequence of some tough tackling. However, no one believes Neymar’s going to ground is a result of the foul committed on him. Most fans, except of course Barca’s own fans, think that Neymar goes down too much and that he ends up on the ground at the slightest touch. Continue reading
Spectacular comeback by Barca against Valladolid
October 6, 2013 by
It was surely a spectacular comeback last night from Barcelona at the Nou Camp as the Catalans looked like being held to a draw by a very good Valladolid side.
The first half saw just two goals, the first coming from Javi Guerra from Valladolid in the 10th minute. Barcelona responded 4 minutes later with a goal from Alexis in the 14th minute to make the scores even.Read the match report
Marc Bartra: “I feel valued”
October 4, 2013 by
Barcelona’s central defender Marc Bartra thanked the confidence that the club’s new coach Gerardo Martino has shown him in recent games and says his goal is to maintain his level to feel “important” in the dressing room.Continue reading
Neymar was a nightmare for Celtic’s defense
October 3, 2013 by
Every Barca fan had their eyes on Neymar. With the absence of Messi, the Brazilian had to take over the team’s attacking strategy.
There was going to be no hiding at all. From the outset, the Brazilian sought to break Celtic’s defense, breaking from the left as usual, or going into the centre where Messi usually plays.Continue reading
Fabregas saves Barca’s face at Celtic Park
October 2, 2013 by
Cesc Fabregas saved Barcelona’s face last night at Celtic Park with a 75th minute goal that could prove priceless against Neil Lennon’s team.
Barcelona knew it was going to be a tough game and they knew they would end up with most of the ball possession, too. Continue reading
“We have to move forward without Messi” says Cesc Fabregas
October 1, 2013 by
Cesc Fàbregas was speaking at a press conference before the game against Celtic and spoke about the absence of Leo Messi: “He is the best player in the world and he will always be missed. We’re sad about his injury, but we shouldn’t have any regrets. We need to move forward without him.”Continue reading
Messi pays price for win against Almeria
September 30, 2013 by
There have been a lot of doubts regarding Gerardo Martino’s Barcelona since his arrival. However, the Argentine coach can now put in his curriculum vitae the credit of Barca’s best start to the season ever. Messi paved the way to the new record before retiring injured. Xavi came on for Messi and his presence was enough to tame an indomitable Almería. Continue reading
Carles Puyol ready to join first team again
September 27, 2013 by
Carles Puyol joined up with the debut of Tito Vilanova’s son Adrià for a training session for the first team and all indications point to the readiness of the Barca captain. Puyol was happy with his progress and used social networking site Twitter to voice his feelings by saying that it was “one more step” and that he “was very happy to return to play”. Continue reading
