Lots of goals and lots of controversy as was to be expected in Sunday’s Clásico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The game ended up 3-4 in favour of the Catalans and the league has suddenly taken on a new twist with this very important win. More on the Clasico
7 goal “Clasico” lifts Barcelona morale
Guardiola “I left Barcelona because I couldn’t motivate my players any more”
Ex Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has revealed that he left the job at Barça because he was no longer able to motivate the players. The ex coach was speaking to Audi Annual Report magazine and offered an insight into one of the biggest coaching jobs in the world. More on Guardiola’s interview
Barcelona rubbish reports of Martino exit
Barcelona has rubbished reports that coach Martino will exit the club. The club’s marketing vice-president Manuel Arroyo downplayed the reports as completely false and said that the coach is dedicated to the Catalan giants. Read more here
Gearing up towards the ‘Clásico’
FC Barcelona are gearing themselves up for what looks like being one of the most memorable and tough ‘Clásicos’ of recent years. After the 7-0 drubbing of Osasuna, Barcelona are in a good place as they take on the league leaders in this exquisite showdown. More on the Clasico
Barcelona receive a damaged City on Wednesday
FC Barcelona will receive a damaged and hurt Manchester City on Wednesday in their second leg clash of the last 16 of the Champions League. City went down to Wigan at the weekend by 2 goals to one and come away reeling from anger. More on this story here
Returning Samir Nasri says Man City can beat Barcelona
Blues midfielder Samir Nasri says Man City can beat Barcelona next week in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League clash. Returning Nasri says that City are still in four major competitions and are capable of beating the Catalan giants when they square up next Tuesday. More on Samir Nasri
Leo Messi to train back in Barcelona today
Good news for Barca fans is that Argentine astro Leo Messi, will touch down in Barcelona today and will train in the afternoon. Messi will arrive today with trainer Elvio Paulorosso after spending just over a month in his native Argentina recovering from a hamstring injury. More on Messi
Xavi Hernández: “Changing our style would be foolish”
Barcelona’s Xavi Hernández was sharing his thoughts on the current debate about the Catalan side’s approach: “We have a clear philosophy based on playing football the right way and achieving our targets. Going down another route would be a mistake”. More on what Xavi said here