It was a clear case of “much ado about nothing” last night at the Etihad as Barcelona steamrollered City by 2 goals to nil in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash. Goals came from Messi and Alves after the hosts had Martin Demichelis sent off for bringing down Messi early in the second half. More on this story
Barca make light work of Spartak Moscow
November 21, 2012 by
It was a cold night and a night where Barcelona left Spartak Moscow out in the cold by beating them a convincing three goals to nil. Goals came from Dani Alves on 16 minutes and Messi wrapped things up with a brace before half time. Barca now go through to the last 16 of the Champions League.
Puyol’s dislocated elbow overshadows Barca’s win against Benfica
October 3, 2012 by
FC Barcelona beat a stubborn Benfica side here in Lisbon last night by two goals to nil with goals coming from Alexis and Cesc Fabregás. The night was spoiled however as Barca captain Carles Puyol suffered a dislocation to his left elbow which left him in agony on the floor. Puyol was stretchered off to a standing ovation by the Lisbon crowd.