It was an unexpected defeat last night at the San Siro stadium for Barcelona losing 0-2 to a very disciplined and quality A.C Milan side. Barca knew it wasn’t going to be a walk in the park and now face the second leg of the tie 2 goals adrift with everything to play for. If anyone is able to turn the tables on Milan it has to be Barcelona who have much homework to do before the clash at the Nou Camp.
Barca is best in world but San Siro commands respect says Bojan Krkic
February 19, 2013 by
Bojan Krkic is relishing the chance to meet up with ex club Barcelona on Wednesday evening for the first leg clash between A.C Milan and FC Barcelona. The ex Blaugrana striker said that Barca is the best in world but the San Siro commands respect. Bojan wants to win and AC Milan will not be satisfied with a draw he said.
Barca and Benfica draw leaves Portuguese out of Champions League
December 6, 2012 by
After a goalless draw last night at the Nou Camp, Benfica go crashing out of the Champions League as Celtic won their match against Spartak by 2 goals to 1. It was a tough game and Tito fielded an experimental side to face the Lisbon team. Most of the regular 11 were rested and Messi had to be stretchered off for a knee injury although not serious.
Barca make light work of Spartak Moscow
November 21, 2012 by
It was a cold night and a night where Barcelona left Spartak Moscow out in the cold by beating them a convincing three goals to nil. Goals came from Dani Alves on 16 minutes and Messi wrapped things up with a brace before half time. Barca now go through to the last 16 of the Champions League.
Barcelona hits Hadrian’s Wall and loses 2-1
November 8, 2012 by
Celtic built their own Hadrian’s Wall last night to keep the Barcelona attack at bay and it worked. Neil Lennon’s men took a leaf out of Chelsea’s books and gave the Catalans little hope of penetrating their defense. Goals came from Wanyama and 18 year old Watt who ran Mascherano ragged. It was up to Leo Messi however to try to alter the scoreline and managed to make it 2-1 in the dying moments of extra time.
Jordi Alba secures win over Celtic for Barca
October 24, 2012 by
Barcelona snatched a last gasp win with a Jordi Alba goal in the dying seconds of extra time against Celtic in the Champions League at the Nou Camp last night. Barca now go into the second leg with a two goal lead and everything to play for.
Puyol’s dislocated elbow overshadows Barca’s win against Benfica
October 3, 2012 by
FC Barcelona beat a stubborn Benfica side here in Lisbon last night by two goals to nil with goals coming from Alexis and Cesc Fabregás. The night was spoiled however as Barca captain Carles Puyol suffered a dislocation to his left elbow which left him in agony on the floor. Puyol was stretchered off to a standing ovation by the Lisbon crowd.
Messi to the rescue against Spartak Moscow
September 20, 2012 by
Spartak Moscow had Barcelona on the rack for a while and were leading by two goals to one on the Catalan’s opening game in the Champions League. It was up to Leo Messi however, who scored another brace of goals and win the match for the Blaugranas.
