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Barcelona vs Inter Milan – UEFA Champions League Match Preview

Friday November 20, 2009
Tags: Barcelona, Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League
Defending champions FC Barcelona will host Italian giants Inter Milan at the Camp Nou on Tuesday, November 24. Clearly, this is not a match to miss.

The Difficult Situation

After getting only 5 points in 4 games, Barcelona have few options in front of them, as a loss would significantly reduce their chances of qualifying into the next stage of the Champions League. Of course, their minds will certainly be set on a victory – more or less comfortable – but in reality, they could settle for at least a draw, if ever their best does not seem to be enough to trample on the Nerazzurri.

On the other hand, Inter will also concentrate on... Read full article »

Athletic Bilbao vs FC Barcelona – La Liga Match Preview

Wednesday November 18, 2009
Tags: Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona, La Liga
A hard moment filled with international matches might have certainly weakened the majority of players from top European leagues, but surely, both Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona will have to put their exhaustion aside when they face each other at the San Mames stadium on Saturday.
Stories from the past

Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with their medals after beating Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super CupThe two sides met on several occasions out of the Spanish League competition, but unquestionably, their most entertaining meetings took place this year, as both sides met in the Copa del Rey final, and then went on to decide the Spanish Super Cup title.

In all, Barcelona were definitely the conquerors, humiliating the Basques 4-1 at the Mestalla stadium to clinch their first domestic cup last season, and enjoying an aggregate 5-1 score line later on in the Super Cup.

Of course, these facts prove how well the defending Spanish League champions have often managed to come out on top of Athletic Bilbao.

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FC Barcelona vs Mallorca – La Liga Match Preview

Wednesday November 4, 2009
Tags: FC Barcelona, Mallorca, La Liga
A 1-1 draw away from home to Osasuna last week cost Barcelona two precious points, but a win at home this weekend against Mallorca will be enough for them to keep their lead at the top of the La Liga table.
Not the time to relax

FC Barcelona's players during their training sessionThe league leaders’ crushing 6-1 victory against Real Zaragoza at the Camp Nou made many fans believe that the Catalans were back on track for good, as they had previously failed to get a win in two consecutive games.

Well, after such a brilliant result, it didn’t really look like things were at their very best for the Blaugrana, following a disappointing draw to Osasuna trough a late Gerard Pique own goal.

Barcelona still have more time ahead of them to strengthen their foundation, but it is clear that this weekend’s game at home to Real Mallorca will be a glorious chance for them to prove themselves again in front of their own fans.

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Rubin Kazan vs FC Barcelona – UEFA Champions League Match Preview

Friday October 30, 2009
Tags: Rubin Kazan, FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League
The time for the revenge seems to have come at the perfect time, and indubitably, there is a lot to expect from Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match between Rubin Kazan and FC Barcelona.

Barca brilliantly bounced back from a weak form that saw them go two games without a win in the league and the Champions League, but another challenge is still awaiting them away from home.

Barcelona's Coach Pep Guardiola shouting at his players during his Champions Legue's game against Rubin Kazan at the Camp NouThe First Leg

One could expect this game to be dominated by the Catalans, bearing in mind that Barcelona have successfully regained their shape; yet, it is the first leg’s story which seems to make the excitement ahead of this game huge.

Barcelona were stunned by 2 goals to 1 in their own stadium several days ago by the Russian side Rubin Kazan, and unquestionably, it was a match the home side could clearly have turned into their favor. Nevertheless, mistakes in the defense, as well as lack of precision in front of goal cost them an upset, as they went on to miss another 3 precious points, which could have extended their lead at the top of table with 7 good points.

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Osasuna vs Barcelona – La Liga Match Preview

Wednesday October 28, 2009
Tags: Osasuna, Barcelona, La Liga
Subsequent to their wonderful 6-1 home victory against Racing Santander last weekend, Barcelona have finally proved that they are back at their very best. Looking back at their achievement this season, the Catalans have a pretty good record away from home, so what will be next when they travel away to the Estadio Reyno de Navarra to face Osasuna on Saturday?
The Same Old Story?

Xavi Hernandez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Seydou Keita celebrating a goal as Barcelona destroyed Real Zaragoza 6-1.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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FC Barcelona vs Real Zaragoza – La Liga Match Preview

Wednesday October 21, 2009
Tags: FC Barcelona, Real Zaragoza, La Liga
FC Barcelona have now gone two games without a win after failing to get victories against Valencia and Rubin Kazan in the league and the Champions League.

Barcelona's Zlatan Ibrahimovic fed up of being contained by his opponentsThis 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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FC Barcelona vs Rubin Kazan – Champions League Match Preview

Saturday October 17, 2009
Tags: FC Barcelona, Rubin Kazan, UEFA Champions League
3 days after their big clash against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium, FC Barcelona will stay at home to host Russian side Rubin Kazan in the UEFA Champions League.

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

Dani Alves receiving a ball while playing in a Champions League game for FC BarcelonaBarcelona 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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Valencia vs FC Barcelona – La Liga Match Preview

Wednesday October 14, 2009
Tags: Valencia, FC Barcelona, La Liga, Spanish League table
Barcelona regained the first position in the Spanish League table after Real Madrid lost away to Sevilla, but their control at the top will once again be questioned when they travel to the Estadio Mestalla on Saturday to face Valencia.
Valencia fighting for a place in the top four

The Spanish club VCF is currently occupying the fifth place in the standings, and mathematically, even a win at home against leaders Barcelona will not automatically guarantee them a place in the top four places of the table.

With two giants preparing to meet each other, there is no doubt the game will get a lot of attention. Hence, a special outcome could take place, but a disappointing display from both sides could also reduce the excitement towards the big match.

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FC Barcelona vs Almería – La Liga Match Preview

Wednesday September 30, 2009
Tags: FC Barcelona, UD Almeria, La Liga, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The defending league champions FC Barcelona will host visitors Almeria at the Estadio Camp Nou this weekend.

As always, a win for Barcelona will be Pep Guardiola’s main target during the game, but – in addition to this – the Spanish manager will also want his side’s victory to be huge in terms of goal margin; as surpassing rivals Real Madrid in goal difference could have an impact on Los Blancos’ mentality.

Subsequent to 3 draws, 1 loss and a single win in 5 games, Almeria lie in 11th place with only 6 points in the Spanish league standings. Therefore, a victory in Catalonia could easily place them into the first half of the league table; yet accomplishing such a task will be very difficult, as Almeria are yet to succeed away from home this season.

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FC Barcelona vs Dynamo Kiev – UEFA Champions League Match Preview

Thursday September 24, 2009
Tags: FC Barcelona, Champions League, Dynamo Kiev, Group F, Camp Nou, win, Inter Milan
The reigning European Champions will come up against the leaders of the Group F in the Champions League. Incontestably, it will be decisive encounter as FC Barcelona will host Dynamo Kiev at the Estadio Camp Nou on Tuesday, September 29.

Barcelona hoping to top their table...

After only managing to get a goalless draw at the San Siro in their previous match in Europe away to Milan, Barcelona now found themselves at the second place of their group table, with a single point.

Despite their unimpressive start to their Champions League campaign, the Catalans still have a lot of chances, as five group stage matches are still ahead of them. However, the Spanish giants will need to be more efficient in front goal than they proved to be... Read full article »

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