Barcelona’s assistant coach Jordi Roura has stated that David Villa doesn’t have to prove anything and that the coaching staff have great confidence in him. For tonight’s clash against Córdoba, Roura will be on the bench at the Nou Camp for the second leg of the Copa del Rey match while Tito Vilanova is in New York for a doctor’s second opinion on his condition.
Piqué, Iniesta, Xavi and Pedro rested for La Copa del Rey
January 9, 2013 by
Barca first team players Gerard Piqué, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Pedro Rodriguez have been left out of the squad to face Cordoba in the second leg of their Copa del Rey clash at the Nou Camp. Sergi Roberto from the reserves is included in the squad along with Brazilian Adriano and winger Isaac Cuenca.
Messi unstoppable against Cordoba in La Copa del Rey
December 13, 2012 by
Leo Messi was truly unstoppable against a bullish Cordoba last night at the Arcángel stadium. The Catalan team led by Tito Vilanova won by 2 goals to nil and although the team from Andalusia caused few real problems for Barca, they put up a tremendous fight and show for their very deserving fans.
Super David Villa double sends Alaves packing
November 29, 2012 by
A David Villa brace of goals last night at the Nou Camp sent humble Alavés crashing out of the Copa del Rey. Barca won by 3 goals to one with goals from Adriano and striker David Villa. Minnows Alaves put up a great fight at the Nou Camp and go out of the competition with their heads held high.
Tito Vilanova: “If Messi were thinking about breaking records he would have asked me to play”
November 27, 2012 by
The Barca coach believes Leo Messi is not just thinking about beating the goal record of the legendary Gerd Muller. Tito Vilanova has not called up the little Argentine for the second leg of the Cup against Alavés. Despite Barca winning the first-leg 0-3, Vilanova does not consider that the tie has been resolved.
Barca destroys Alavés in the first leg match of La Copa del Rey
October 31, 2012 by
FC Barcelona beat Alavés by a clear 0-3 last night in La Copa del Rey to take full advantage of their first leg match. Goals came from David Villa, Iniesta and Cesc Fabregás. Tito Vilanova used this game to try out new things and the result is a 3 nil advantage which is more than enough for when Alavés meet Barca at the Nou Camp.
Athletic Bilbao 0 Barcelona 3
May 26, 2012 by
Last night was Pep’s last game and his troops did not disappoint. In a convincing win over the Lions of Bilbao, Pep closed off an era, a cycle, that has never been seen before. Pep has therefore won an incredible tally of 14 trophies out of a possible 19. Ask yourself: who else has done […]
Pep’s era comes to an end
May 25, 2012 by
Tonight at the Vicente Calderón in Madrid will be Pep Guardiola’s last match as Barcelona’s manager. It will also be the end of a fantastic era and a fantastic footballing cycle. Pep’s term at Barcelona will probably go down as the most successful in Barca’s long history. It may be fate but tonight’s Copa del […]
