Tonight could be the last game in which we see Tito Vilanova’s empty chair at the Barca stadium. Barca face Rayo Vallecano tonight at 21:00 and it looks like being number two coach Jordi Roura’s last game in charge. Roura expressed his joy at the imminent arrival of Tito Vilanova and also warned of the dangers that Barca could experience tonight against Rayo.
Jordi Alba warns of the offensive power of PSG
March 15, 2013 by
Barcelona have drawn French outfit Paris Sant Germain in the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League. Speaking at a press conference after the draw Jordi Alba warned of PSG’s attacking power up front and quality midfield stars. Real Madrid have drawn Turkish club Galatasaray and Malaga have been drawn against German club Borussia Dortmund.
Andoni Zubizarreta: “Vilanova will be coaching Barca next year”
March 14, 2013 by
Barcelona’s Sporting Director and ex Blaugrana Andoni Zubizarreta has said that Tito Vilanova will be coaching Barcelona next year. Speaking in an interview with RAC1 he said that Barca’s biggest victory would be to have Tito Vilanova back at Barca. He also spoke about the A.C Milan match and remarked that it was Barca’s most complete game of the season so far.
Midfielder Xavi out of Sunday’s Rayo Vallecano clash
March 13, 2013 by
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez will be out of Sunday’s La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. The player felt a few twinges after the second leg clash of the Champions League against A C Milan where Barca won by 4 goals to nil. Xavi was also one of the highlights in this epic comeback and Barca now have a ticket to the quarter finals.
Who of these four get to start for Barca against Milan?
March 11, 2013 by
There are four players for one last spot in Barcelona’s starting eleven to face AC Milanin the second leg of their Champions League clash at the Nou Camp tomorrow evening. With Xavi back in the starting eleven just one spot remains and Jordi Roura has to decide whether he gives it to Villa, Alexis, Cesc or Tello. We analyze the four players and tell you the pros and cons.
Transfer Rumour: Wayne Rooney to Barca?
March 8, 2013 by
After the England star was left out of United’s starting line-up to face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night, speculation has run rife in the football world about a possible departure of Wayne Rooney. A source close to the player has said that if he were to move and a bid came in from Barcelona, he would value it above all others. Alex Ferguson on the other hand has stated that Rooney will not be going anywhere!
Barca defender Marc Bartra out for 10 days with knee sprain
March 8, 2013 by
Barca defender Marc Bartra will be out of action for 10 days with a knee sprain according to the Barcelona medical staff. Xavi Hernandez, who was missing for the league match against Real Madrid last Saturday, has trained with the full squad but will not be called into action against Deportivo this weekend. Jordi Roura will rest him so he’s a 100% fit for Tuesday’s clash against A.C Milan.
Victor Valdes hit with 4 match ban after outburst
March 6, 2013 by
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has been hit with a four match ban that will keep him out of the league clashes against Deportivo, Rayo Vallecano, Celta Vigo and Mallorca. The ruling which was dished out by the Spanish Federation’s Comité de Competición will be appealed by the Catalan club. The incident happened after Saturday’s clasico when an enraged Valdés confronted referee Pérez Lasa.
