Spectacular comeback by Barca against Valladolid

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”

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

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

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

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