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Osasuna vs Barcelona – La Liga Match Preview

The Same Old Story?

Usually, when FC Barcelona prepare to meet a side in the Spanish League, soccer fans tend to place the Blaugrana as the favorites to win the game. This is certainly because of their ability to humble great and small sides alike, but then, there is no doubt that expectations don’t always get realized.

Surely, the Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is aware of this fact; and as a result, making additional efforts is always his number one solution.

So far in La Liga this season, the reigning title holders have scored 8 goals and conceded only one away from home. This is definitely the evidence of their strength in attack, and remembering the amazing show they gave their fans at the Camp Nou last week when they hosted Racing Santander, one might conclude that this weekend’s match at the Estadio Reyno de Navarra between Barcelona and Osasuna will end up commonly, with Barcelona stealing the spotlight.

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Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers English Premier League Match Preview

They both lost in the league last weekend against a team from the big four. They both won earlier this week in the Carling Cup. They both scored as much goals on Tuesday as they conceded in their last Premier League matches.

Who will finish on top when they clash together in Saturday’s late kick off game at Old Trafford?

Manchester United analysis

After losing 2-0 to Liverpool last Sunday, the Red Devils could redeem their pride, hope, and confidence with a home victory against Sam Allardyce’s Blackburn Rovers.

At the top of the English Premier League’s table, the race is tight as Chelsea atop the standings with 24 points, followed by Manchester United who have 22.

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Real Madrid v Getafe Spanish Primera Liga Match Preview

Real Madrid analysis

A defeat against Sevilla followed by a victory over Valladolid (somehow tarnished by unnecessary defensive mistakes), and then an unconvincing and controversial goalless draw against Sporting Gijon describe the inconsistent run on which Real Madrid are walking at the moment.

The Spanish giants started the season well, but after only eight match-days, pressure is already hitting them hard in the face.

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Chelsea v Blackburn English Premier League Match Preview

Two defeats in three Premier League games have let Chelsea slip from first to second in the standings.

But on Saturday afternoon, the Blues will have the chance to reach the top of the table with a victory against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea – more concentration in defense will offer victory

Carlo Ancelotti’s men negatively looked different in defense against both Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa in October this month.

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Sporting Gijon v Real Madrid Spanish Primera La Liga Match Preview

Midweek losers Real Madrid travel to Sporting Gijon later on as La Liga resumes on Saturday.

Los Blancos are looking forward to recovering from their patchy performances which saw them lose 3-2 to AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League on Wednesday…

Sporting Gijon Analysis

Bad results against Barcelona (on match-day 1) and Osasuna (late in September) thought to have discouraged Gijon.

In reality, it perhaps gave them good lessons and experiences to rely on.

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FC Barcelona vs Real Zaragoza – La Liga Match Preview

This is indeed surprising for a team as wonderful as Barcelona, who had established a 100% record in La Liga earlier on with 18 points out of six 6 games. Nonetheless, they might probably get the chance to redeem themselves on Sunday when they host 13th place Real Zaragoza at the Camp Nou.

Not Easy to get back on track

There is no doubt most Barca fans believe that their side will be able to humble Zaragoza in other to remain at the top of the Spanish League table. For sure, it could be an easy encounter for Pep Guardiola’s team, but the fact that the Blaugrana could feel under pressure due to their reduced lead at the top of the standings could affect Sunday’s game’s result.

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Liverpool v Manchester United English Premier League Match Preview

Earlier on, Liverpool had been defeated by Fiorentina, Chelsea, then by Sunderland (controversially). Can Rafael Benitez’s men respond to the trial that they are currently enduring with a victory against their bitter rivals Manchester United?

This gigantesque clash in the English Premier League will take place at Anfield, on Sunday afternoon.

Struggling Liverpool must turn the tables around.

Losing to Chelsea at the start of the month was a big disappointment for the Reds who failed to deal with pressure and high tempo.

Going down against Sunderland after the international break was even more alarming, not only because of the controversial manner in which Liverpool lost, but also because of the situation in which the Reds find themselves after that result.

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CSKA Moscow v Manchester United UEFA Champions League Match Preview

Manchester United will make a trip to Russia next week where they’ll affront CSKA Moscow in match-day three of the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester United – players out, players in

The clash will take place at the Luznikhi stadium, so the Red Devils will hope that things go their way one more time.

Two years back, Manchester United spent a sleepless night celebrating on that ground as they defeated Chelsea to lift the prestigious Champions League trophy.

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FC Barcelona vs Rubin Kazan – Champions League Match Preview

Looking at the two sides presented by the fixture of the match which is set to take place at the Camp Nou on Tuesday, it is easy to think that the encounter will be a matter of favorites and underdogs; yet, the fact that both teams have little knowledge about each other is – in fact – what makes the game unpredictable.

Two sides that have never met before

Barcelona got the chance to top their table, but with only 4 points though, following their 0-0 draw at the San Siro, and their 2-0 home win against Dynamo Kiev. Eventually, with this achievement already done, the Catalans will surely look to keep their lead at the top of their group by beating their Russian opponents, so as to make sure that contenders Inter Milan and Kiev don’t surpass them in the standings.

The Spanish giants indeed have a lot of chances to humble their fellow-European visitors, but still, they will need to be cautious and take control of the match right from the very start, before Rubin Kazan cause what would be considered as an “upset”.

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Real Madrid v AC Milan UEFA Champions League Match Preview

The nine-time European winners Real Madrid will host Carlo Ancelotti’s former club AC Milan.

There will be no Cristiano Ronaldo for Los Blancos but the clash still promises to be titanic as Ricardo Kaka will reunite with the Rossoneri.

Real Madrid and AC Milan table status and analysis

Florentino Perez’s all-new squad is hunting for success in the Champions League this season and midfielder Xabi Alonso is relishing the prospect of clinching the prestigious cup.

He told Marca on Friday:

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