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Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid on TV - Copa del Rey - January 25, 2012
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The footballing world will again be treated to another high-octane play-off between Leo Messi's FC Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid.
The first of the two quarter-final legs took place in Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 where FC Barcelona...
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Report
After their 2-0 first leg victory at the Bernabeu, Barca earned a 3-1 aggregate victory in a bad tempered affair over two legs.Pedro opened the scoring for Barcelona, before Marcelo fired home an equalizer for Los Blancos. Real tried desperately to make the aggregate score closer but spent long spells chasing possession as Barcelona closed out the win n style.
Real started the game strongly with Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo looking particularly threatening. Lionel Messi threatened at the other end for Barca and as the game went on Xavi and Andres Iniesta began to keep possession in familiar fashion.
UEFA Champions League Clasico Semi-Final - Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid Live
The 2010-11 UEFA Champions League Clasico - Semi-Final between Barcelona-Madrid Live.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - the Champions League semi-final second leg brings us another tense affair as the worlds biggest clubs face off for a chance to play in the Champions League Final.
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview
This game is guaranteed to be hostile after the events that took place before, during and after the first leg. Real manager Jose Mourinho accused his Barca counterpart Josep Guardiola of criticizing referees “for making a correct decision.” The usually mild mannered Guardiola responded with an expletive riddled tirade that shocked the Spanish media.The first 75 minutes of the first leg were largely notable for nothing more than niggling fouls and heated debate. At half-time a brawl as the teams entered the tunnel resulted in Barcelona backup goalkeeper Jose Pinto being shown a red card.
In the second half Real defender Pepe received his marching orders for a lunging foul on Dani Alves. Mourinho was sent to the stands for his furious reaction, and gave a scathing press conference claiming he was “disgusted at the world we live in,” and claimed he would like to see Guardiola win “one clean Champions League.”
UEFA Champions League Clasico SemiFinal - Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live
The 2010-11 UEFA Champions League Clasico - Semi-Final between Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 will be marked in history books as the third Clasico of 2011 and the First of of two of the most anticipated Champions League Semi-Finals to take place.
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Copa Del Rey Final - Where to Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid Live - TV schedules.
The 2010-11 Copa Del Rey Final - Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2011
After 18 long waiting years, Real Madrid will once again challenge for the Copa del Rey Trophy. Winning the first trophy with a new club is best done as soon as possible so the team can get used to winning ways and silverware. This is a well known strategy Jose Mourinho has now successfully achieved with former clubs FC Porto, Chelsea FC and Inter Milan.
This year, Jose Mourinho has found a formidable opponent who stand in his way of all available silverware, not just the Copa Del Rey. Madrid will face Barcelona for the 2nd time in less than a week, but this time it´s not just about avoiding humiliation, there is alot more at stake here. The outcome of the Copa Del Rey Final will set the tone for 2 more Clasicos as both clubs have a date with destiny in the Champions League Semi-final.
FC Barcelona: Busquets Extends Contract, Pedro Warns Barca Over Complacency
Busquets first made his appearance in the senior Barcelona side in the very early stages of the 2008/09 season, and he has since then turned into a key player at the club. On Thursday morning, he expressed his desire to stay longer with the Blaugrana through the extension of his contract, which sees his buyout clause rise from €80million to €150million.“I am very happy,” he told Barca TV. “It is the best way to start the New Year and great news for everyone.
“I am feeling full of positive sensations. I am still young, I’m only 22, and I look forward to a career full of success. I am at the best club in the world, and I just hope that the years to come will be like those I have had here so far.”
Where Can I Watch El Clásico Live? FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2010.
EL Clasico 2010 - Barcelona v Real Madrid 2010
November 29th, 2010 is a strange day for football fans as two of the biggest football clubs in the world clash in the city of Barcelona. This match is normally played on...
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: A Brief History Of El Clasico
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With football, as with any sport, there is no more powerful reflection of greatness than to compete against a powerful arch-rival, a nemesis whose very existence fuels passion and against whom one’s own greatness is either confirmed or found wanting. Seabiscuit, for example, had War Admiral. Muhammad Ali had Joe Frazier. Lance Armstrong had Jan Ullrich.
Such a nemesis serves to enhance, perhaps even define, a competitor’s greatness, and no competition can be considered truly successful unless the nemesis has been vanquished. And yet, as so often occurs in titanic sporting tussles, greatness may be confirmed for loser and winner alike.
Few rivalries in sport can compare with the spectacle, the passion, and the sheer football brilliance of a match between Spanish football titans Real Madrid FC and FC Barcelona. And any meeting between the two is known simply, elegantly, and without overstatement as “El Clasico.”
El Clasico: FC Barcelona,…“More than a Club!”
Mes Que Un Club!
It’s a motto that was coined quite recently in the club’s history. In January of 1968 Narcis de Carreras, newly-appointed president of Barcelona football club, upon making his acceptance speech, gave voice to the slogan “mes que un club!”
It reveals a sentiment that has been at the heart of the club’s philosophy almost since its beginnings.
To the people of Catalonia, FC Barcelona serves as a haven of Catalan culture, and in a wider sense stands for democracy and human rights.
El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid – Advantage FC Barcelona
It's undeniable much of Barcelona's success has to do with the outstanding individual capabilities of most of its players. Having scored 33 goals in 12 Liga games so far, Barcelona's offensive firepower has been growing week after week reaching its peak last week against Almeria.But it's the excellent Blaugrana team work that's helped Barcelona keep up with Real Madrid's pace, standing only one point below the top and there's no doubt this game will be regarded as an early final for both squads.
From the security of the back line to the multiple angles of attack, in this article we run an in-depth analysis of what could give Barcelona the needed advantage to claim the top.
El Clasico: A Look At FC Barcelona Without Lionel Messi
Only two months ago, Lionel Messi had to be replaced when playing against Atletico and everyone feared for the worst. It was only one week after Hercules celebrated an unexpected victory at the Camp Nou.Only 10 days later, Messi was back on the fields and from that moment on, he's been the undisputed leader of Barcelona's attack, scoring 10 goals in 13 games.
Lionel Messi also tasted glory as he scored the winning goal in the Brazil vs Argentina friendly match 10 days ago in the very last minute of the game after a brilliant individual maneuver that left behind all Carioca defenders.
During El Clasico, nullifying Messi might consume most of Real Madrid's defensive resources and does not guarantee the Argentine won't break free from any personal mark. In this article, we analyze what might happen if Barcelona can not rely on Messi to lead the attack.
El Clasico: Keys For Real Madrid To Defeat FC Barcelona
Out of the last 50 Liga matches, Atletico Madrid and Hercules have been the only two squads that have managed to leave Barcelona empty-handed. Shall we consider Copa del Rey and Champions League matches too, it's 66 games and five defeats, three of them at the Camp Nou.
In an attempt to understand what could have gone wrong, it's impossible the role Lionel Messi is expected to play in this game. La Pulga is only two goals away from becoming one of the top 10 Clasico strikers of all time.
Seven goals in the last six Clasico games is the flawless record of the young Argentinean against Madrid. Considering he's already scored a hat-trick at the Camp Nou as well as a double in Madrid, what can Jose Mourinho's Merengues do to defeat FC Barcelona at home?
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Let El Clasico Begin - Pep Guardiola
Like Real Madrid, Barcelona successfully accomplished their mission of recording a victory in their last match ahead of El Clasico. Barca defeat Panathinaikos 3-0 in Europe in midweek and Pep Guardiola has now set his focus entirely on Monday night’s battle against Real Madrid in La Liga.
“I was just waiting for the moment to be able to talk about El Clasico,” the Blaugrana boss told the club’s official website following their Champions League win on Wednesday night.
“I want the game to begin. El Clasico is something that we all have to live with.
Defining Football Star Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Arrogant Trickster or Charmingly Brave?
On several occasions, Ibra has been reproached by football personalities and followers for his indomitable spirit. The Swedish forward is said to have a uniquely divisive attitude in the dressing rooms, which explains why he has been going through hectic transfers in the past few years.
Despite his negative outlook, he is still a big target for Europe’s top clubs; and behind this fact lies a mysterious question. Why would such a “cocky” player be wanted by top sides if his moral fiber was as disapproving as many believe it to be? Perhaps this is simply because the world has unduly translated into arrogance the typical combination of high confidence and mental power, which has made Ibrahimovic an incomprehensible player.
UEFA Champions League: Barcelona To Bounce Back, Or Panathinaikos To Bow Down?
Yet from a deeper prospect, this match at the Camp Nou will also show if the Spanish giants have bounced back from Saturday’s La Liga defeat or not. Both sides were in action at the weekend, and while Barcelona faced newly-promoted side Hercules CF in La Liga, Panathinaikos fought against Aris Thessaloniki FC. Below is a brief recap of both matches.It was the Catalans’ first home defeat since their Copa del Rey exit earlier this year in January. Looking at the fixture on Saturday, the majority...
La Liga Debate: Jose Mourinho’s Task, Real Madrid’s Fate, and Barcelona’s Flow
Barcelona and Real Madrid: Weekend quick recap
Both sides were remarkably scrutinized at the weekend as spectators were looking to form their first judgments on players and coaches from the two giant sides. One team was eventually more favored than the other both in terms of public reaction as well as in terms of competition this season; and below, we take a look at quick recaps from Barcelona and Real Madrid’s games on Sunday.
Racing Santander 0-3 Barcelona
Fresh from their Supercopa and Joan Gamper Trophy triumphs, Barcelona faced Santander away from home in good spirit. Things rapidly fell at their benefit when Messi stole the opener as early as in the 3rd minute.
Barcelona vs Sevilla – Spanish Supercopa Second Leg Preview
Spanish Supercopa: Sevilla-Barcelona, What happened in the first leg
A weaker Barcelona side containing a number of Barcelona B players managed to take the lead against Sevilla on August 14, on 20 minutes. Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic amazingly received a pass from Maxwell before placing the ball past Andre Palop at the surprise of his opposing defenders. Instead of killing the Andalusians, the introduction of Lionel Messi rather strengthened the hosts who started who feel the game’s powerful heat.
After the hour mark, Brazilian superstar Luis Fabiano stunned the Barcelona defense with a low shot, and Malian legend Kanoute then came off the bench to bury the Catalans. It was with the nice help of Alvaro Negredo and Diego Perotti that the 2008 African Footballer of the Year was capable of scoring a late double to give Sevilla a 2-goal advantage ahead of the Spanish Supercopa’s second leg at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona vs Valladolid – La Liga Match Preview
Barcelona are just one victory away from the league title, and they will need to make the last decisive step to rule Spain for the second time in a row. They are a point above Los Blancos, and hence, a draw against Valladolid could cost them the Spanish League trophy. As for the Pucela, they are 3 points from the bottom even though they are in 16th position, and therefore, they could fall all the way down to relegation if ever they failed to fight back against the title holders.
Barcelona – Confident, Prepared, Prudent
Barcelona are aware that achieving their task successfully this weekend will give them their one and only cup this season, and they are quite confident that they will be able to sadden Real Madrid with a triumph over Valladolid. Despite the fact that Valladolid have collected several unsatisfying results this season, Barcelona have affirmed that they will not allow their mentality to be harmed by complacency–explaining that Valladolid were also possessing a bunch of reasons to play for on the last match-day.
Sevilla vs Barcelona – La Liga Match Preview
Sevilla - Facts and Stats from the home side
The Andalusian club has managed to take a Champions League place in the top four with 60 points, placed ahead of 5th place Mallorca who have 59 points. Sevilla have proved to be a difficult side this season, although they have also shown a lot of struggle in their league campaign.
Sevilla only have 18 wins in 36 league games which include 6 draws and 12 losses. Their home record looks acceptable, having triumphed 14 times at home, drawn once, and lost thrice. It is thus away from home that their tests weaken them, as they can only boast of 3 wins in their name, and 7 draws as well as 8 defeats.
Luckily, their game this weekend will be decided at home against La Liga leaders Barcelona, and Sevilla can look ahead to retaining their recent good shape so as to keep their opportunities of playing in the Champions League next season. Nevertheless, results popping-out of their last matches show what could be referred to as inconsistency, in view of the fact that they have snatched 9 points over their last 15 possible due to 2 stoppable failures.