Barca takes care of Celta with 3 nil win in Vigo

FC Barcelona took care of Celta in Vigo last night with a 3 nil win to earn the Catalans 3 points. Goals came courtesy of Cesc Fabregas, Alexis Sánchez and an own goal by Celta’s keeper Yoel after a fine strike from Cesc. Read the match report

Gerardo Martino: “Squad’s morale could not be higher”

New Barcelona boss Gerardo “Tata” Martino was speaking at a press conference yesterday ahead of his team’s trip to Vigo to play Celta tonight and said: “Winning the Clasico is always a boost and the squad’s morale couldn’t be higher”. Martino faces ex Barca B boss Luis Enrique whose side demolished Malaga at the weekend by 5 goals to nil. Read more

First blood goes to Barca in controversial derby

It was a superb derby match on Saturday and a baptism of fire for the new managers of both sides.The “Clasico” ended in a 2-1 win for the Catalan giants and as per usual, it was not a game for the faint-hearted as it was full of controversy. More about Saturday’s Clasico

Clasico can be Andres Iniesta’s moment of glory

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

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