Xavi Hernández insulted fellow compatriot Javi Martínez at last week’s semi final first leg of the Champions League at the Allianz Arena. Javi Martínez explained that it was a heat of the moment thing and that on the pitch there are no friends. Both players enjoy a good relationship but that’s left in the dressing room till after the game. Read more about Javi Martínez
Tito Vilanova in dilema over Javier Mascherano
Barca coach Tito Vilanova is in a real dilema over Argentine defender Javier Mascherano. If the doctors decide to give him the nod, Vilanova will almost certainly use him given the state of the Barca defense of late. Javier Mascherano has been out of action for a whole month and one wonders whether it would be wise to use him against Bayern Munich. Should Javier Mascherano play?
Counting on best player in world is critical says Xavi Hernandez
Being able to count on the best player in the world is critical says Xavi Hernandez. Xavi was speaking at a press conference hours before Barcelona’s semi final tie against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich. Xavi says that Barcelona need to impose their particular style of play at the Allianz Arena and that it will be a key factor. More about Xavi Hernandez
Hungarian Viktor Kassai to ref Bayern Munich vs Barca clash
UEFA has named Hungarian Viktor Kassai to run the first leg of the Champions League semifinals to be played between Bayern Munich and Barcelona at the Allianz Arena in Munich next Tuesday. This appears to be good news for Barca as the Hungarian has crossed paths with Barca on two occasions and the Catalans have won both games.Read more on Viktor Kassai