Barcelona imposed themselves 1-0 at El Molinon against Sporting Gijon.
Pedro Rodriguez, Lionel Messi and David Villa led the attack while Thiago Alcantara was offered a place alongside Xavi and Sergio Busquets in midfield. Mascherano, Daniel Alves, Eric Abidal and Adriano completed Pep Guardiola’s starting XI. Sporting Gijon, meanwhile, had Barral upfront in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Thankfully for Barcelona fans, it didn’t take so long before the visitors went in front. Midfield maestro Xavi produced a great shot which hit the post but defender Adriano was there to justify the Spaniard’s effort. A few minutes after the break, Abidal and Pedro made way for Maxwell and Gerard Pique respectively.
Goal scorer Adriano also left the pitch inside the 80th minute for Seydou Keita. But the damage was done against Sporting Gijon. A single goal was enough for Barcelona to secure their first away victory in La Liga this season.
The Catalans now top the standings with 14 points and with an incredible 23-4 record in terms goals scored and goals allowed. Levante follow behind with the same number of points but a much lower goal difference.
Thankfully for Barcelona fans, it didn’t take so long before the visitors went in front. Midfield maestro Xavi produced a great shot which hit the post but defender Adriano was there to justify the Spaniard’s effort. A few minutes after the break, Abidal and Pedro made way for Maxwell and Gerard Pique respectively.
Goal scorer Adriano also left the pitch inside the 80th minute for Seydou Keita. But the damage was done against Sporting Gijon. A single goal was enough for Barcelona to secure their first away victory in La Liga this season.
The Catalans now top the standings with 14 points and with an incredible 23-4 record in terms goals scored and goals allowed. Levante follow behind with the same number of points but a much lower goal difference.
