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Doubles from Villa, who had to leave the field injured

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:07:00 +0000

David Villa left FC Barcelona with ten in the final stretch of the game after suffering a "muscle cramps", as reported by the club's medical services. The Spaniard had found the cup game vindicate the perfect showcase for scoring two goals, the first dramatic.

In the 76th minute of match David Villa was removed from the field, suffering from muscle problems. Since that time the club played with 10 time remaining party. Medical services have confirmed that there is no injury, only a muscular problems so you have to wait as the player evolves of these annoyances.

David Villa has delighted fans with a great performance. In a great move staff has done a great cut on the line and, with the inside of the right foot, has surprised Saizar sending the ball to the near post, was 2-0. In the 25th minute he has again set, this time with a cross shot that has also reached the back of the net, 3-0. The Spaniard already adds ten goals so far this year, five in the league and 5 in Cup and is the second top scorer.

Alexis Sánchez: "The two goals give me confidence"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:05:00 +0000

The Chilean player has signed two of the five goals of the FC Barcelona against Córdoba and has alternated end positions. The Estadio da Luz, where the club played the second day of the group stage of the Champions League, was the last scenario that saw Alexis Sanchez pointed a goal. Today two

This Thursday, the Chilean has rediscovered the success in front of goal and has enjoyed a very complete game. Apart from its traditional uncheck dragging defenders into space and careers glued to the band, the FC Barcelona number “9” has signed a double. Alexis Sanchez has returned to make us smile, it has doubly lucky and if I had I would have accompanied have done some other time. "Both goals give me confidence," he said after the match against Cordoba. He also stressed that "I am happy to have won and gone on to the next phase." Onsite Chilean player that stands out for its tireless work to do that job and left in the shade, is a lesson well learned. "FC Barcelona played well everywhere, but will always take advantage of all" he said.

FC Barcelona goes next round by beating Cordoba 5-0

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:31:00 +0000

FC Barcelona	5-0	Cordoba
●Thiago 17' ●Villa 21' ●Villa 26' ●Alexis 55' ●Alexis 85'	5-0

(January 11, 2013)

David Villa and Alexis Sanchez compete in every game to earn a spot in the starting FC Barcelona. The duel between the two strikers is that sports media, and causes the fans to be positioned for either creating division of opinion, but do we have to choose one of the two?

In the Cup match against Cordoba, Villa and Alexis showed everything and be players with very different profiles in the field may become perfectly complementary. In a way reminiscent of the discussion occurred with Cesc Fabregas’s competition with Xavi, Iniesta for a place in the team. Time has shown that in the end there is always minutes for all parties, even playing together. Against Cordoba, Alexis and Villa proved it. FC Barcelona fans too.

Jordi Roura: "Alexis's work is extraordinary. But not scored goals. We are pleased with his work. Was costing and hope that this will help you not to be distressed?"

In the 25th minute of the first half, matching the second goal Guaje, many already prepared the headline "murderer" of the day: "To Villa and Alexis’s disaster failed unthinkable." Luckily, there were still enough minutes for Chilean striker proved that he can also be an important part of this team. Alexis ended up scoring two goals, breaking a streak of evil, and what is more important, a game very complete curdling in which may have signed a poker goals.

Jordi Roura: "Villa has long goal. Feature is it’s large and has done a very good game. Teaches us what we all know: it will be a very important player for us this season."

David Villa left FC Barcelona with ten in the final stretch of the game after suffering a "muscle cramps". But before the Spaniard had found the cup game vindicate the perfect showcase for scoring two goals, the first of them spectacular. Villa sum ten goals so far this year, 5 and 5 League Cup, and already is the second top scorer of the team, first in the Cup.

In short, the debate is absurd Alexis-Villa. Both players can contribute much for and hold, or not, depending on the needs of the team. While both are FC Barcelona players all have to support them, and not create unnecessary debates and free. Villa offers experience and goal, Alexis and labor intensity. Together, FC Barcelona always wins.

Team Line-ups:

FC Barcelona	Cordoba
13.José Manuel Pinto	13.Mikel Saizar
2.Dani Alves	3.Juan Fuentes
14.Javier Mascherano	4.Galvez Gaspar
5.Carles Puyol(15.Marc Bartra 46')	5.Lozano Armando
19.Martin Montoya	17.Jose Manuel Fernandez
25.Alex Song	14.Artiz Lopez Garai
12.Sergi Roberto(12.Jonathan dos Santos 53')	19.Jose Maria Lopez Silva
11.Thiago Alcântara	20.Aguilar Alberto
4.Cesc Fábregas(37.Cristian Tello 46')	21.Carlos Cabellero(12.Vincenzo Rennella 69')
7.David Villa	29.Fede Vico(23.Gomez Moreno Abel 46')
9.Alexis Sánchez	16.Sebastian Dubarbier(15.Antonio Sanchez Monino Pedro 60')

Messi: "I'm more interested team awards than mine"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:16:00 +0000

The Argentinian and FC Barcelona stra has recognized, during the press conference prior to the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2012 that "I'm more interested in team awards at the individual mine." Messi has denied any rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo and explained that voted Xavi, Iniesta and Aguero.

Leo Messi, running for his fourth Golden Ball, was demanding hours before the gala awards ceremony of FIFA. The FC Barcelona striker believes that each and personnel record "Has not been my best year. Awards I care more level than mine individual team. In additional years, with more titles that was better."

During the press conference prior, in which he also participated Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo, the other two finalists, and Vicente del Bosque and Pep Guardiola, candidates for Best Coach of the Year, Leo Messi has explained that Eight years with no thought to be the best. Neither does now. All I want is to play with the ball, and enjoy. "In this sense, Messi has denied any rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo in football." Game to try to win titles, which is the end is. Compete not against it but I do my best to help my team, my team and to continue growing. "And on their votes to the FIFA Ballon d'Or, has noted that, "Cristiano Ronaldo is not considered among the top three would be stupid, but I think Xavi, Iniesta and Kun Aguero should be."

Messi Wins the FIFA Ballon d'Or Award for the record 4th Time

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:05:00 +0000

Messi has been chosen for the fourth consecutive Ballon d’Or. Leo outperforms Platini, Cruyff and Van Basten, the only players with three awards. The votes have been as follows: Messi: 41.60%, Ronaldo: 23.68%, Iniesta: 10.91%.

Messi gold remains. The Argentinian star was awarded Monday afternoon at the Kongresshaus in Zurich (Switzerland), their fourth consecutive FIFA Ballon, and a record in the world of football. He has won with 41.60% of the vote, winning in the final to Cristiano Ronaldo (23.68%) and from FC Barcelona also Andrés Iniesta (10.91%), second and third respectively. The winner of 2006, Fabio Cannavaro, has been commissioned to announce his name and who has given the prize.

Thus, Leo Messi becomes the player with more Golden Balls in history, leaving behind three consecutive achieved by Michel Platini (1983, 1984 and 1985) and three that also have Johan Cruyff (1971, 1973 and 1974 ) and Marco Van Basten (1988, 1989 and 1992). The Argentine has won the award thanks to the votes of the captains and all selections technicians and journalists from France Football and thus has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo, second, and teammate at FC Barcelona, Iniesta, who has been third.

The Argentinian star, 25, has been excited about the award: "It's amazing to receive this award again. It's Awesome. I want to share this award and thank my fellow FC Barcelona, especially Andres [Iniesta] and also the Argentina national team players. Thanks to my family, my friends, and finally also especially my wife and my son, who is the most beautiful thing God has given me." His speech has been followed by a lengthy ovation from the entire Congress.

The youngest player to make poker the FC Barcelona number “10” is the youngest player in history to raise four Golden Balls. Golden Poker Leo Messi started writing on December 1, 2009. The crack of FC Barcelona awarding the highest honor, at the individual level (with 473 points), surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo (233) and his teammate Xavi Hernandez (170). A year later he was writing the second chapter. The Argentine hegemony of the pitch was essential to revalidate a Golden Ball podium in a completely Barca. Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez, second and third respectively, accompanied the Argentine at the gala held in Zurich (Switzerland).

The third part was completed last season. Leo Messi, again, completed the trilogy in achieving the gold award in Zurich. The FC Barcelona star beats Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi Hernandez and became, along with Platini, the player able to score three consecutive gold balls. On Monday, in Zurich, Messi has written the fourth page of gold, surpassing Platini, the only one who had won three in a row like him.

FC Barcelona beats Espanyol 4-0

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:46:00 +0000

FC Barcelona	4-0	Espanyol
●Xavi 10' ●Pedro 15' ●Pedro 27' ●Messi 29'	4-0

(January 6, 2013)

The Camp Nou on Sunday has lived a magical night of the Kings squad. The FC Barcelona was undone 4-0 at Espanyol and has chained the eleventh consecutive win in the league, the best gifts for a hobby that has also been enjoying the return of Tito Vilanova the first team bench. The night was round, and the total football. In the first half hour of 2013, the club has endorsed four a rival city, absolutely ineffective throughout the game. The party, which would have been able to finish with a win even bigger (two goals were disallowed Pedro and Messi has crashed the ball against the crossbar), allows the FC Barcelona keep up triumphant in the league, which has already equaled the best first round of history. The Kings are leading football.

Vilanova has opted for the same eleven for Levante and Espanyol, as happened that day, the team has scored four goals in the same time. The start of FC Barcelona has been impeccable. The game was fast, smooth and vertical. In the 10th minute, Xavi has used an assist from Iniesta to the first. Three minutes later, the manchego has forgiven before Casilla after Cesc genius, returning after injury. At fifteen minutes, Pedro has so fortunate deflected a shot from Messi to make it 2-0.

Despite FC Barcelona display, a defensive misunderstanding has offered the only time visitor throughout the first half. Sergio Garcia, only to Valdés, has sent the clouds. It was the last concession FC Barcelona lethal attack. A great support from midfield of Busquets Pedro has taken to make the third. No time to celebrate, Cesc has caused a penalty of Box that has transformed Messi. Before the 30th minute, the scoreline was 4-0 at the Camp Nou. FC Barcelona Magic Kings.

Espanyol has hardened the game early in the second half. As if trying to find the remedy in another game locked, has cut faults and over Catalans combinations. Minutes later, the local holdings have long done with this game underground visitor. In the field already Thiago and Villa, instead of Xavi and Cesc, and the team has twice held to goals from Pedro, annulled for offside.

The party decided from the 15th minute and sentenced since 30, has revived excitement in the final stretch, which has avoided Valdés Albin's goal in a one on one and in which Messi has crashed the ball against the crossbar in a free-kick near perfect. The match at the Camp Nou has made clear that the Kings wear FC Barcelona.

Team Line-ups:

FC Barcelona	Espanyol
1.Víctor Valdés	13.Francisco Casilla
2.Dani Alves	15.Héctor Moreno
3.Gerard Piqué	16.Javí López
5.Carles Puyol	18.Joan Capdevila
18.Jordi Alba	19.Diego Colotto
16 Sergio Busquets	4.Víctor Sánchez
6.Xavi Hernández(11.Thiago Alcântara 63')	6.Juan Forlin
4.Cesc Fábregas(7.David Villa 66')	7.Raúl Baena(24.Alfonso 60')
8.Andrés Iníesta	20.Simão(17.Juan Albin 77')
10.Lionel Messi	9.Sergio García
17.Pedro Rodríguez(9.Alexis Sánchez 75')	10.Verdú(8.Christian Stuani 63')

Match Statistics:

FC Barcelona		Espanyol
19(8)	Shots (On target)	5(1)
78%	Ball Possession	22%
3	Fouls	17
7	Corner Kicks	1
5	Offsides	3
1	Clean Sheets	4
0	Yellow Cards	4
0	Red Cards	0

FC Barcelona stays nine points clear

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:26:00 +0000

Real Valladolid	1-3	FC Barcelona
●Javi Guerra 89'	1-3	●Xavi 43' ●Messi 59' ●Tello 94'

(December 22, 2012)

FC Barcelona has won victory in the sixteenth Valladolid in seventeen league games and is now officially winter champions. FC Barcelona has been imposed with goals from Xavi, Messi and Tello. With this win, the club added 49 of 51 possible points and leaves Christmas holidays with 9 points ahead of Atletico Madrid.

With Jordi Roura at the helm of the team for the third league match this season, FC Barcelona players have jumped on the lawn of the Nuevo Zorrilla with a shirt to support Tito Vilanova with the slogan "Seny, i collons pit" and determined to devote another win to his coach. Very beginning, Alexis Sanchez has missed a glaring opportunity to break the deadlock and the game railroaded. The Valladolid, without pressure and with very clear ideas, has succeeded very well cover all spaces and rendered the FC Barcelona game, thicker than in other games. In another area, the only approach of the Spaniards in the entire first half was a header that hit Manucho defective chest of Jordi Alba. Local players have asked hands of FC Barcelona side, which in any case were attached to the body and therefore cannot be considered as penalty.

Slowly and patiently, the club has increased its dominance against a team that has stood up to nearly break. A Xavi free-kick, deflected, and a Messi that crashed into the bottom right corner of the goal from Dani Hernandez gave way to 0-1. A brilliant collective action initiated by the left wing Alexis and continued by Messi finished Jordi Alba center topped by Xavi Hernandez from close range. A clear goal to seal Barca: touch, speed, accuracy and quality.

The second half started with another ball to stick to the goal of Valladolid, this time after a header from Pedro. Soon after, Messi could make the second with a shot well wide with his right leg. But the third, and l from FC Barcelona number "10" has amended the above error with a goal. The Argentinian star has received a pass from Xavi heel and after making a spectacular Cano a defender, made it 0-2 with a diagonal shot. A true work of art, 91 of the year and the 26th in the League.

With the game absolutely controlled, Rukavina has been about to become the third in his own goal but Dani has avoided the sticks. Piqué has given the fright with a bruised ankle but finally was able to continue without any problems in the field. The local public has even had time to cheer on two of the major figures of the Spanish. First to Villa and then Iniesta, who have entered the final stretch, have been received with applause by the fans of Valladolid.

At the last minute, the Valladolid has managed to close the gap with a goal from Javi Guerra in an isolated play. For a moment, the local public has dreamed of the draw but Tello, who had just entered the field, has made the final 1-3 in the first and only ball that has touched.

The club has done the work and with this win leaves intractable Christmas holidays as a leader with nine points ahead of Atletico Madrid. With Tito Vilanova following the game from home, has remained the immaculate record of Roura, which features matches for wins as head coach, and the club, in 17 league games has 16 wins and one draw.

Team Line-ups:

Real Valladolid	FC Barcelona
13.Daniel Hernandez	1.Victor Valdés
2.Antonio Rukavina	2.Dani Alves
4.Marc Valiente	14.Javier Mascherano
5.Henrique Sereno Fonseca	3.Gerard Piqué
24.Mikel Balenziaga	18.Jordi Alba
14.Omar Ramos	16.Sergio Busquets
15.Alberto Bueno(28.Rubén Peña 65')	6.Xavi Hernández
16.Lluis Sastre(8.Baraja 82')	11.Thiago Alcântara(8.Andrés Iniesta 84')
22.Victor Perez	9.Alexis Sánchez(7.David Villa 77')
10.Óscar González	10.Lionel Messi
25.Manucho(9.Javi Guerra 75')	17.Pedro Rodríguez(37.Cristian Tello 93')

Match Statistics:

Real Valladolid		FC Barcelona
4(2)	Shots (On target)	11(5)
34%	Ball Possession	64%
15	Fouls	4
2	Corner Kicks	4
1	Offsides	3
2	Clean Sheets	1
4	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0

Villa: Renewal or Transfer?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:25:00 +0000

FC Barcelona offer renewal to Villa this summer in order to ensure the collection of a transfer if the player decides to leave after the World.

Definitely Vilanova has already made a decision, after recent substitutions Villa in big games seems clear that Rijkaard bet moves in another direction. Last Sunday in Villamarín after Cesc's injury, a fresh out of Alexis Sanchez injury passed the Spaniard to replace Fabregas time.

So now ended the period of excuses-Villa is fully recovered from his serious injury, it is clear that the Guaje is dropped from the starting lineup permanently. Iniesta, Cesc, Pedro and Messi are clearly ahead, and even the Chilean Alexis seems that too. Of all the good figures have served scorers Villa, the striker is the second top scorer with eight goals, only behind Messi (30) and Cesc beating numbers (7) and Adriano (5).

Once satisfied that the goals are not the problem, we confirm that Tito Vilanova is what you really want and wear balance. With a player capable of scoring 86 goals in a year-Messi-Torpedo, the real needs of the team may be others. The tireless work of players like Pedro and Alexis Sanchez guarantee the balance between attack and defense, because of Leo take care goals.

In this context Villa future presents complicated. Regardless of potential incorporation (Neymar), its current role in the team may not be enough for a player who has won everything and trying to get to the World Cup Brazil 2014 in perfect condition. Currently are accepting the substitutions with professionalism, but we know that patience is not infinite cracks.

As reported in "Sport" , the Austrian striker does not want to leave next summer and FC Barcelona renew arises to keep after the World Cup can go free. Barcelona The newspaper adds that "FC Barcelona will offer renewal", but stresses that if he accepts the proposal "FC Barcelona also reserves the letter to sell after 2014 and make some money." Finally, be notified that the Catalan club do not rule out Villa waives renewal.

FC Barcelona shoots towards the title

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:16:00 +0000

FC Barcelona	4-1	Atlético Madrid
●Adriano 36' ●Busquets 45' ●Messi 57' ●Messi 88'	4-1	●Falcao 31'

(December 11, 2012)

FC Barcelona thrashed Atlético Madrid in the Camp Nou and shoots towards the title. Messi got 2 goals again, Adriano and Busquets got 1 goal each for FC Barcelona and Falcao got 1 for Atlético.

Tito Vilanova’s FC Barcelona walking steadily towards the league title after beating Atlético Madrid in the Camp Nou (4-1). Adriano, Busquets and a brace from Messi have been around the initial goal Falcao as yet not over the first round and FC Barcelona have nine points ahead of the "mattress" and 13 more than Real Madrid. Before the game, the Nou Camp has dedicated a warm tribute to three former FC Barcelona players beloved by fans as Deco, Sylvinho and Keita. In an atmosphere of euphoria by the unexpected and surprising tie against Real Madrid Espanyol, FC Barcelona has been surprised by the bold beginning of Atlético Madrid.

Willing to clean up the bad image offered at the Bernabeu and prove he can claim the championship, Falcao was made clear in the 8th minute with a header that was not flawless goal because the ball hit the post by Valdes. The Colombian striker has had another good chance in Ecuador the first time, but did not cross the ball accurately to the output of Valdés. In another area, however, no word of a FC Barcelona vague, unknown and suffocated by a rival more intense and with a basic style book: press, steal and fight. Thus it is now 0-1 in the 31st minute. In the third, Falcao and no mistake and after beating on Busquets and Puyol speed with insulting ease Valdés was beaten with a touch of quality with his left.

FC Barcelona came back before halftime. The 0-1 could have done much damage to the Catalans, who were not finding ways to create danger on the rival goal but in an isolated came tie. Adriano, who is in a state of grace, has done a truly great goal. The Brazilian has been defined with an unstoppable thread has cleared the cobwebs of the goal of Courtois. This genius has unleashed FC Barcelona's Adriano, who has turned to the goal "tufting" in the final minutes of the first half. Piqué and Iniesta have done work Courtois, hitherto practically unknown and after a move jumbled, Sergio Busquets I was able to exit just before the break. A result that did not reflect what was happening on the pitch.

Messi appears for sentencing. After the break, the club has regained his best version to an athlete who has not been anything like it in the first 45 minutes. The Simeone, though stunned by cruel outcome of the first half, have been overtaken by a ruthless leader and decided to make an emphatic statement in the league. The domain has found the prize FC Barcelona's goal in the 52nd minute. Messi, who has not appeared for themselves railroaded by the 3-1 victory with a shot from the edge of the bottom set. The Argentine has made goal number 89 of 2012 and has collapsed Atlético illusions get a positive result.

Although there was still more than half an hour ahead, Atlético has had no resilience and has chosen not to do more damage against a club that has not wanted to do more blood. Playing With the win, the public has enjoyed the Camp Nou a great time and celebrated with shouts ironic "Mourinho, stay" and "Why, why." In collective euphoria, Messi has taken a gift from Godin to round the party making the final 4-1. After adding the 15th victory in 16 games, the club is virtually winter champions with three games left in the first roundand only a historic collapse can prevent this club win the League.

Team Line-ups:

FC Barcelona	Atlético Madrid
1.Victor Valdés	13.Thibaut Courtois
21.Adriano Correia(2.Dani Alves 85')	2.Diego Godín
5 Carles Puyol	3.Filipe Kasmirski(18.Daniel Díaz 45')
3.Gerard Piqué	20.Francisco Juanfran
18.Jordi Alba	23.Miranda
16.Sergio Busquets	4.Mario Suárez(7.Adrián 56')
6.Xavi Hernández	6.Koke
8.Andrés Iniesta	10.Arda Turan
9.Alexis Sánchez(11.Thiago Alcântara 75')	14.Gabi
10.Lionel Messi	9.Radamel Falcao
17.Pedro Rodríguez(7.David Villa 80')	19.Diego Da Silva Costa(5.Tiago 60')

Match Statistics:

FC Barcelona		Atlético Madrid
11(6)	Shots (On target)	8(1)
75%	Ball Possession	25%
15	Fouls	16
9	Corner Kicks	5
1	Offsides	2
0	Clean Sheets	2
1	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0

Gerard Piqué: "The fans of Córdoba has been fantastic"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 06:11:00 +0000

FC Barcelona defender stands after the victory in Cordoba has the ability to rival put things difficult and the good atmosphere that has lived in the New Archangel. "We knew it would be a very difficult opponent especially at home because the fans have been fantastic and helped them a lot."

Gerard Piqué has been one of the most complete players tonight at the Estadio Nuevo Arcangel. The FC Barcelona number "3", who shared central defense with Javier Mascherano was FC Barcelona who has recovered more balls, a total of 18. Piqué has acknowledged that "we have suffered a lot in the first few minutes but we have been good in defense. "Not forgetting the proper role of the other lines of equipment, including front led by Leo Messi. About the Argentinian star, Pique said that "game by game shows is still the best. With the same desire we win and score."

The player also congratulated Córdoba and its fans. "We knew it would be a very difficult opponent especially at home because the fans have been fantastic and helped them a lot." Despite the 0-2, Pique believes that "the tie is facing but not sentenced." Finally talked about his physical condition, "I feel good physically within the field. There’s always room for improvement. I'll try to continue this good line".

We review the statements of Mascherano, Alves and Jordi Alba in mixed zone:

Javier Mascherano: "Messi is unique as it is the best player in the history of the sport. This is mark the numbers. Speak of 88 goals as normal and what he has done is incredible." "This is a kid (Messi) touched by a magic wand." "We have a good result but we still have the home game. Córdoba has demanded the full. Has been a courageous team has pushed us a lot." "We have an obligation to represent the Club in the best way. We are the champions and we have to defend the title in the best way." "People wanted to see Barca. Have been up to par and we have the attitude to play this game."

Dani Alves: "The ball was too bad because the game has hindered us. We were losing a bit of time and when you lose time when you press the rival football." "The atmosphere was spectacular. People have enjoyed your team.'s A show that football is to enjoy." "It was a very nice match for the viewer. We have never seen threatening the game." "Talk of Messi is not easy. It's Unusual. Messi is now the reference. Following Pele and Maradona, now in the XXI century is Messi."

Jordi Alba: "It's a great team here at home with his hobby is very strong." "It was hard but we're happy with the win in a complex field. The tie is sentenced."

Tito Vilanova: "The Cup ball looks like a beach ball"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:14:00 +0000

FC Barcelona coach has highlighted the work of the whole team but gives the tie closed: "The Cordoba can score two goals in the Camp Nou." "The players knew that, at least, had to run like the Cordoba and have done", have pointed FC Barcelona coach.

In an impromptu press room at New Archangel Tito Vilanova said that "it was clear that it would be a tough match. The Cordoba has shown us, especially at the beginning of the confrontation." The coach does not give the tie closed: "The 0-2 is a good advantage but there are still 90 minutes and they too can we score two goals in the Camp Nou." FC Barcelona coach wanted to highlight the work of his players: "They knew that, at least, had to run like the Cordoba and have done." Delivery, according Vilanova, been allowed to see "a nice game, both for the environment and because the two teams have tried to attack."

Praise for Villa, Thiago and Messi

The Bellcaire d'Empordà has spared no praise when was asked about some names. The first, that is of David Villa. "I am delighted the work he has done. Has given assistance to Messi's first goal and has given us many options in attack. Has played with great pace and I reminded the player he was before injury. I've changed because I thought that the speed of Tello could help us score the third goal", said the FC Barcelona coach.

About Thiago has said that "It has been a very good levels a player who last year had a great progression and increasingly is a more complete midfielder." Finally, as for Messi, has confessed that "I think he's so happy after the scare he had against Benfica now still more motivated."

Unhappy with the ball Cup

The only complaint of FC Barcelona Tito Vilanova has been addressed to the ball used to play knockout competition. "I think in the Champions League and we have a good ball to play the Cup but we have no one of worth. It seems a beach ball".

Messi show continues

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:23:00 +0000

Córdoba	0-2	FC Barcelona
	0-2	●Messi 11' ●Messi 74'

(December 12, 2012)

That is Leo Messi once again. The Argentine has shown scoring both goals in the victory of FC Barcelona in Córdoba, in the first knockout round of the Copa del Rey. Although the locals have enjoyed a good start pushing hard to Barca, Messi has put order with the 0-1 in the 11th minute and the 0-2 in 73rd minute.

Messi is cooler than anyone. The Argentinian star, on his debut in the competition, has scored both goals in the victory of FC Barcelona in Córdoba, in the game in the first leg of the knockout stages of the Copa del Rey. Thus, the FC Barcelona team, which has exhibited a high level group in the New Archangel, is very close to the quarterfinals, but before the tie should be secured at the Camp Nou on January 10.

The Cordoba has come to stop. In the first five minutes of the game has enjoyed two good chances to advance in the marker. It has taken and the response has been withering FC Barcelona, Thiago whip crashed to the wood and in the same play, Pedro, Villa and Messi have teamed brilliantly to sign the first goal in the New Archangel. The 0-1, but a fright as the local goal disallowed quarter hour, have served to provide much more comfort to the Catalans, who have come to rest by controlling the possession and the goal of ensuring Pinto.

The second half started much more relaxed than the first. FC Barcelona has never struggled and been able to resolve the conflict with various shots of Peter, denied in front of goal. Unlike Messi, who has forgiven one but not two lethal after Alexis assistance from the right. It was 0-2 and the 88th goal of Leo in 2012.

FC Barcelona, of note in the second half, has been dedicated to playing and triangular in midfield, wearing a lot less fresh Cordoba at the start and has left a very good image despite the 0-2 conceded, that lets the uphill eliminator.

The Camp Nou will pronounce sentence.

Team Line-ups:

Cordoba	FC Barcelona
13.Mikel Saizar	13.José Manuel Pinto
3.Juan Fuentes	2.Dani Alves(19.Martin Montoya 77')
4.Galvez Gaspar(8.Ezequiel Damian 81')	14.Javier Mascherano
17.Jose Manuel Fernandez	3.Gerard Piqué
14.Artiz Lopez Garai	18.Jordi Alba
15.Antonio Sanchez Monino Pedro	25.Alex Song
20.Aguilar Alberto	6.Xavi Hernández
21.Carlos Cabellero	11.Thiago Alcântara
29.Fede Vico(11.John-Christophe Ayina 88')	7.David Villa(37.Cristian Tello 83')
12.Vincenzo Rennella(9.Javier Patino 63')	10.Lionel Messi
16.Sebastian Dubarbier	17.Pedro Rodríguez(9.Alexis Sánchez 66')

Match Statistics:

Cordoba		FC Barcelona
7(4)	Shots (On target)	13(6)
41%	Ball Possession	59%
12	Fouls	9
5	Corner Kicks	3
4	Offsides	3
0	Clean Sheets	0
2	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0

Tito Vilanova: "Messi's enjoy"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:34:00 +0000

FC Barcelona coach has been happy for the game in the first half unfolded and the capacity for suffering that has taken the team. "We are happy that Messi has helped us with his two goals and has broken the record of Müller. He still has three games so that it can expand," pointed Vilanova.

Tito Vilanova has welcomed worked after victory Sunday at the Benito Villamarin: "The first half hour was the best this year. However he had already warned. Regardless virtually any occasion, Betis marked a goal before the break and, from there, everything is complicated. In the second part we have pushed above and have options to score some more goals."I'm happy. During the first half we dominated the game and more in the second we had the capacity to suffer, "added the coach of FC Barcelona.

In this respect, the FC Barcelona coach acknowledged that this team would also be reminded by his defensive ability: "This FC Barcelona team will be remembered for the way you have to play spectacular football but he would be remembered for his defensive work. Things do not happen by chance and for seven years they did not win in the field of Betis."

"Messi's enjoy"

The Bellcaire d'Empordà also highlighted the new record for goals in a calendar year set Messi: "We are happy that Messi has helped us with his two goals and has broken the record of Müller. He still has three games Finish the year and we will see if we can expand. ""Hopefully it still has a long way to go because it is very young.'s A world star who meets a number of features difficult to repeat," remarked Vilanova.

FC Barcelona coach has invited everyone to enjoy the talent of Messi: "Not to put more pressure. This year seems a beastly figure's enjoy the moment and not think about the number of goals you can score in future."

Messi: "The record is nice, but the important thing is that the team wins."

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:53:00 +0000

The Argentine and FC Barcelona star has again broken another historical fact after beating Muller with 86 goals scored in a calendar year, but said that "the most important thing remains the team win." The FC Barcelona number “10”, who had been a doubt for the week, stressed that "I wanted to play after the scare the other day."

Leo Messi has written a new page in his book of legend. The Argentine, with both goals scored in the Benito Villamarin against Betis (1-2), has surpassed the goals in a calendar year so far was Gerd Muller with 85, and has since claimed that "the record is nice so that means, but the most important is that the team wins and continue to keep the distance with the persecutors. The FC Barcelona star, who had been questioned by the blow to the Champions League match against Benfica last Wednesday, has acknowledged that "I wanted to play after the scare the other day."

Despite moving back to the story, Messi has joked in mixed zone with the number of goals that can record before year end. "Try to expand the record to make it more difficult for anyone coming from behind," said in a tone of humor. Apart from this review, the Argentine star wanted to emphasize that "when you start the year the goal is to win everything as a team, the personal rewards are secondary." FC Barcelona has also been questioned by the delivery of the Golden Ball, for which Andres Iniesta is also nominated. "Iniesta wins if it is fully deserved and would be delighted. It's a title for the locker room."

"Betis are a good team"

Messi also praised the game against Betis, which has served to keep FC Barcelona six points ahead of Atletico Madrid at the head of the standings. The Argentine said: "Betis are a good team and it was a very important victory, because this stage is difficult." After the two goals from the crack of FC Barcelona, Betis has cut distances in the second half, Messi and stressed that "we have taken the lead on the scoreboard and Betis have had options, but we also could have been done more goals."

Here we offer the mixed zone of Alexis Sanchez and Sergio Busquets:

Alexis Sanchez: "I'm happy to play again, and even more for the team's victory." "Betis are a great team, has played well and has made things difficult." "The whole FC Barcelona squad is very happy for Leo."

Sergio Busquets: "The first half we had controlled the Betis but then it has become very difficult." "They have tightened up with offensive players, and we have options with spaces to make the judgment." "The team is winning in fields very complicated but the key is to continue with good results because there is much".

Cesc is injured against Betis and will be out for three to four weeks

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:57:00 +0000

Pending that this Monday is more testing, doctors have confirmed that Cesc Fàbregas suffered a torn hamstring in the left thigh. The downtime is estimated approximately three to four weeks.

In the ninth minute of the match against Betis Cesc has requested the change and has been replaced by Alexis. This will sure miss the last three games of 2012, the two League against Atletico Madrid and Valladolid, and the knockout round of the Copa del Rey against Cordoba. And it may not be available for the first matches of the year, against Espanyol and around the Cup at Camp Nou.

Meanwhile, Carles Puyol was replaced at halftime by Mascherano. The captain has been changed as a precaution because he had a sore right hamstring.

New World Record: Messi, the God of Football!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:33:00 +0000

Messi Congratulations! At the end of this season, Messi is still 25 years of age and he has a whole "new" career ahead. So far has smashed all records, the top scorer in the league, the Golden Boot, the Champions of the goals in a season, Muller's recent record in a calendar year and is a matter of time to become the top scorer in the history of the Champions. In short, although Messi retire just turned 26 years old and would be in the pantheon of legendary cracks.

In recent matches Messi had the perfect opportunity to break the record for one month Muller less competition. First break in three games where he most likely would have scored some golitos. First Cup against Alavés and then also rested in the last match of Champions, where the club had already secured the classification. Still, in the Champions League match against Benfica, Leo took the field when 20 minutes were injured. At that time, some members of antifútbol started jumping for joy, laughing at the "injury" of Messi, etc. as it at first seemed quite important and even had to leave the game on a stretcher. But the miracle happened, after three days Messi "resurrected" and scored two goals against Betis, curiously the only field that eluded him to Messi, like the Pep team in his day. The game ended with a "1-2" which has served to keep the 6-point lead over Atletico and 11 points on the Madrid and Messi also to become more than a legend.

Messi vs the remainder of Fame!

Maradona. Undoubtedly similarity in several goals for his career (both have played at the club), because of their nationality and expectation, Maradona has always been a mirror of Messibut today it may seem impossible to many followers of the church have surrendered to the "Messiah". Diego's greatest achievement was the achievement of a World Cup, which did not win until he was 26 years old, will curiously old Messi in Brazil 2014. In other competitions, the comparison is devastating for Messi in both leagues, Champions and in the variety of goals and plays for eternal football museum.

Pelé. It was always remembered for the goal to be the man, the player marking nonstop. But Leo also beat its brand and playing in a league far more powerful than the "Brasileirao" or friendly, as was the case in goals from Pelé. By age I could enjoy Pelé, but yes my football references have been enjoying their goals and anyone who privately asked about who is better, the answer is Messi. In addition to a simple and irrefutable argument, Pele, Maradona, Cruyff and Di Stefano, were not as regular as Messi. True, Messi has had bad games, but four or five years, Messi bad games can have trickled.

Cruyff was the key to its elegance and intelligence, but the comparison with Messi is too large, and except for Maradona and Messi, the rest of the football legends remain small to Messi.

Di Stefano. Apparently, Di Stefano was a genius, endowed with great leadership and able to do everything without being a ten on nothing but pointing in almost everything. Well Messi is precisely similar, can do anything and almost everything is a ten. From eye for goal, dribbling, passing, game or combinative vision, Messi is a ten or a nine on almost everything. Like Cruyff, and not detract from the incredible career of Di Stefano, Lionel has already passed by right and without notice.

Messi surpasses the record of Müller

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:26:00 +0000

Messi scored a brace against Betis and exceeded the historical record of Müller with 86 goals scored in a calendar year.

Lionel Messi has started against Betis and has needed only half an hour to beat the record for goals in a calendar year since 1972 had Gerd Müller. The Argentine striker, who had been a doubt after the shock result against Benfica in the Champions League, opened the scoring with a cross Villamarín away from Adrian and made the second after a service of Iníesta.

Messi, one of three finalists for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012, is completing a dream year. Scorer from last season with 50 goals, Golden Boot in Europe, top scorer in the last edition of the Champions League with 14 goals and champion of the Copa del Rey with the club, is currently the top scorer in the league 2012/13 with 23 goals in 15 games and closed the group stage of the European competition with 5 goals in 6 games.

So far in 2012, Messi has scored 86 goals with FC Barcelona and the Argentina National team: 56 in the league, 3 in the Cup, Super Cup 2 in Spain, 13 in the Champions League and 12 wearing the "Albiceleste". Right now he still has three official matches -2 and one League Cup, before the end of the year.

Forty years ago, the legendary German player had 85 goals: 72 goals for his club, Bayern Munich, and 13 with the selection. Müller's accomplished in 60 games, 5 less than Messi so far, so its effectiveness rate is still slightly higher than the Barça idol.

The fact that they had to spend four whole decades to leave behind the brand's "Torpedo" amply speaks involved merit. In this historical statistics, Leo Messi took less than a month to go to beat third-placed Pele, to leave behind the all-time record. In league match against Mallorca, on November 10, reached the 76 goals, surpassing the 75 he made in 1959 the Brazilian star.

Radiography at 86 goals from Leo Messi

- The 86 goals have come in 65 games (35 League, 7 Cup, 2 Super Cup, Champions League and 12 matches in nine selections).

- He has scored 74 goals for FC Barcelona and 12 for Argentina (56 in the league, 3 cup, 2 Supercopa Spain, 13 in the Champions League, 12 in Argentina)

- Its main victims have been (Malaga 6 goals, Bayer Leverkusen 5, Valencia 4, Osasuna 4, Zaragoza 4, Real Madrid 4, Espanyol 4, Levante 4, Rayo Vallecano 4 Betis Athletic 4 and 4).

- Leo's main assistants were: Iníesta 9, Cesc Fàbregas 6, Alexis Sánchez 6, Pedro 5, Xavi Hernández 4, Dani Alves 4, Cristian Tello 3 and Montoya 3.

- Messi has scored 76 goals with his left foot, 7 right and 3 head. 74 of them have been from inside the box (14 penalty) and 12 from outside the area (7-kick).

Against Betis FC Barcelona achieved eighth straight win at home

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:14:00 +0000

Real Betis	1-2	FC Barcelona
●Castro 39'	1-2	●Messi 16' ●Messi 25'

(December 10, 2012)

The club has passed the examination of Benito Villamarin and has scored a victory that strengthens worked in the League lead (1-2). FC Barcelona have bereavement on track with a brace from Messi that has surpassed the record scorer in Müller.

Scene in Benito Villamarin gala to try to repeat the feat against FC Barcelona lived 15 days ago against Madrid. And first notice of Betis in the 2nd minute with a shot from Salva Sevilla imprecise. Cesc Fàbregas has had to leave the pitch injured in the 9th minute, and instead entered Alexis Sánchez who has reappeared after three weeks, sidelined with injury. Too many warning signs that Messi has undertaken fade in the 16th minute with another slalom unstoppable that has led to the 0-1.

Two minutes later, Iníesta has been about to do the 0-2 with a full stock of quality, but Adrian has sent a corner of manchego Vaseline. With Betis disoriented, Messi saw heaven opened and launched to break the record for goals in a calendar year. He did it in the 25th minute after a pass from Iníesta. Messi got his goal number 86 in this 2012, one more than the German Müller record holder since 1972.

Tito Vilanova, however, has come back into the match Betis with a defensive mismatch, in the 39th minute, Ruben Castro goal has become. At rest, Puyol has been on the bench by a sore right hamstring and instead entered Mascherano. A lucky shot from Salva Sevilla has been about to become the tie to two, but Valdés has been avoided.

The second half was freehold of Betis, which has had a tie to play twenty minutes remaining on a corner kick that was deflected Piqué the bottom. Peter has missed the opportunity to sentence a closely with Adrian and still had the goal closer Pozuelo, Betis, with a ball that has crashed in the squad. The last few minutes have been crazy, and alternatives constants in the two areas. Betis has forgiven If the tie, the club also has missed an opportunity to kill off the game. First Messi, then Alba, have run into poles. And in stoppage time Thiago has also had the final judgment, but his shot has gone off.

In the end, victory FC Barcelona suffered a broken a run of seven years without winning at Benito Villamarin. The whole sum Vilanova and 43 of the 45 points he has played and reaffirmed in the sole lead the league with six points ahead of Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid on 11.

Team Line-ups:

Real Betis	FC Barcelona
13.Adrián San Miguel del Castillo	1.Víctor Valdés
2.Francisco Chica Torres	21.Adriano Correia
4.Antonio Amaya	5 Carles Puyol(14.Javier Mascherano 45')
5.José Antonio Dorado Ramírez	3.Gerard Piqué
23.Perez Nacho	18.Jordi Alba
10.Beñat	16.Sergio Busquets
15.Joel Campbell(19.Jorge Molina 46')	6.Xavi Hernández
17.Juan Carlos(27.Alvaro Vadillo Cifuentes 25')	4.Cesc Fàbregas(9.Alexis Sánchez 10')
21.Jose Ruiz Herrera Canas	8.Andrés Iníesta
14.Salvador Lopez Sevilla(11.Pozuelo 74')	10.Lionel Messi
24.Rubén Castro	17.Pedro Rodríguez(11.Thiago Alcântara 82')

Match Statistics:

Real Betis		FC Barcelona
10(3)	Shots (On target)	13(8)
35%	Ball Possession	65%
17	Fouls	11
4	Corner Kicks	5
3	Offsides	5
6	Clean Sheets	2
3	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0

Messi accelerates recovery in order to be able to play against Betis

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:15:00 +0000

Leo Messi has exercised this Friday at the Sports City gym to speed recovery facing the duel in Benito Villamarin. The Argentine wants to play against Betis and Saturday will be a final test to see if comes into the squad to travel to Seville with the team.

FC Barcelona do not play the next league match until Sunday at nine in the evening against Betis. This Friday the Barça squad is rest day but up to seven first team players have moved to the Ciudad Deportiva de Sant Joan Despi to perform voluntary training. Among them was Leo Messi , who has been exercised in the gym to speed recovery facing the duel at the Benito Villamarin.

The Argentinian star, who will return in the afternoon for treatment of physiotherapy with recuperators club will make a final test Saturday during the morning training to confirm if you have recovered from the blow to the knee he received against Benfica and decide Tito Vilanova if it is included in the squad to travel to Seville, a decision that will be agreed between the coach, the player and medical services. After the scare against Benfica, Messi wants to do everything possible to play against Betis. In the locker Barca will recommend caution to avoid risks and possible relapse.

Despite having the day off, the other players in the first team have also been trained are Iniesta, Mascherano, Abidal, Alves, Alexis and Marc Bartra. Indeed, the last three are in the final stage to recover from injuries and even some of them may get discharged.

FC Barcelona 0-0 Benfica

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:57:00 +0000

FC Barcelona	0-0	Benfica
	0-0

(December 6, 2012)

The FC Barcelona is jammed against Benfica and dismisses the group stage with a draw at the Camp Nou (0-0). Leo Messi, who came in the second half, was removed on a stretcher, wounded in his left knee. Arsenal, Milan, Porto, Shakhtar and Galatasaray, potential rivals FC Barcelona team in the second round of the Champions League.

Which had to be the party of Leo Messi, to overtake the world record Müller, has become a bitter night for Barcelona because of the injury Triple Ballon. Secured the top spot, Tito Vilanova Messi was booked until the second half when entered and, somewhat later, had to retire with a knee injury, leaving in shock the Camp Nou. Pinto had an outstanding performance before the onset of Argentine neutralizing Benfica Rush finally eliminated from the Champions League.

Among the new tactics of Barca's Adriano highlighted central Villa striker and four team players: Planas, Sergi Roberto, Rafinha and Tello. However, the input was a recognizable team. He dominated the ball, although a few yards behind than usual by the pressure ahead of Benfica. The Portuguese played ceding the initiative, hoping the backlash. As he has made in the 11th minute, a long career of Lima finished off with a shot when I had it all in favor to Pinto.

The player himself has also arranged another good option soon after his head. Visitors, with large central, were a threat in the passing game. Possession was Barca, danger, unquestionably Lisbon. And the location of the game was mostly in Barcelona and the only ground local opportunity of the first half has been Tello, on 22 minutes, but has run into the goalie.

The game was very open thanks to the daring of the two teams. The clearest, however, went back to Lima, with a shot that deflected off Pinto, has crushed the crossbar. Barca goalkeeper was again providential then saving the goal of John. Unlike the first, it was hard to steer the club meeting.

The second half began with an exchange of blows. Nolito by Portuguese and Villa by Fc Barcelona have divided the offensive role. Barca looked a deeper and decanted to the left, the band Tello. The situation had improved to the interests Catalans. Growing intensity. It was a good time for the entry of Messi in the Camp Nou ecstasy (58 min). Benfica have responded to the changed landscape more aggressively. His impotence began to weigh them.

It was played in Benfica field, Messi's influence was palpable. Both the coach Jorge Jesus has taken precautions with a double defensive turnaround (min 73). The presence of Piqué has also provided more consistency and output in defense.

Precisely Messi Piqué has enabled a great deep ball and suffered bruising Argentine goalkeeper while he dribbled. It would still be able to finish (at the hands of Artur), but immediately fall on the lawn and should be removed on a stretcher. Silence of the Camp Nou, scared, has been the worst ending to a very complete group stage of the club.

Team Line-ups:

FC Barcelona	Benfica
13.José Manuel Pinto	1.Artur
19.Martin Montoya	4.Luisão
5 Carles Puyol	14.Maxi Pereira
21.Adriano Correia(3.Gerard Piqué 66')	24.Ezequiel Garay
29.Carles Planas	25.Lorenzo Melgarejo
25.Alex Song	9.Nolito(8.Bruno Cesar 63')
11.Thiago Alcântara	15.Ola John
28.Sergi Roberto	21.Nemanja Matic
7.David Villa	89.André Gomes
30 Rafinha(10.Lionel Messi 58')	11.Lima(7.Óscar Cardozo 74')
37.Cristian Tello(27.Gerard Deulofeu 79')	19.Rodrigo(34.Andre Almeida 74')

Match Statistics:

FC Barcelona		Benfica
9(5)	Shots (On target)	17(7)
66%	Ball Possession	34%
4	Fouls	23
2	Corner Kicks	10
7	Offsides	3
7	Clean Sheets	5
2	Yellow Cards	4
0	Red Cards	0

Iníesta's 500 official matches

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:54:00 +0000

Iníesta against Athletic held 500 matches. The manchego player has played 423 games for the club FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team with 77, scoring 54 goals and made 22 titles. And is that the best player in Europe, World XI nominee and Golden Ball Finalist 2012, enjoys a moment exquisite.

Finalist Golden Ball candidate Eleven and FIFA World Player of Europe named Andres Iníesta reaches 500 official games in the prime of his career. After the wonderful play and exhibition Moscow-three assists and a goal-against Levante, he is proving to be a footballer anthology. At 28, Iniesta has already won 22 titles (19 with FC Barcelona and 3 with the Spanish).

Against Levante, Iníesta and beat Guillermo Amor and climbed a notch in the ranking of players with more competitive games with Barça shirt. Xavi is leading the list (647) and continued Puyol (564), Migueli (549), Valdés (476) and Rexach (447).

FC Barcelona signing the best start in the history of the league with 13 wins and 1 draw

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:51:00 +0000

With 13 wins and a draw, Tito Vilanova’s FC Barcelona passed the 1991/92 season's Real Madrid and signed the best start to a team in the league. In the first 14 days, the club adds 48 goals scored (3.42 per game) and 16 against.

FC Barcelona entered through the front door in the history of the league. Never before had a team achieved 13 wins in the first 14 league games, which has allowed, after the victory against Athletic Bilbao, breaking the record of Real Madrid in the 1991/92 team coached by Radomir Antic. A record already equaled the club last weekend with the three points earned in the field of the Levante.

The Catalans, who have exceeded the best start in club history (logging spraying Van Gaal),sign the best start in the history of the league with 48 goals for and 16 against, above, then the Antic Madrid figures, which in 14 days -12 wins and two draws-made 36 goals and conceded 8.

Tito Vilanova said Friday at a news conference that at no time had been thought earlier in the season to get these great figures at the beginning of the League. The coach was already in Week 10 as Van Gaal exceeded that during 1997/98 got the best start of FC Barcelona in the regular competition. Four days later, Vilanova has not only expanded the club record, but has broken the record of the League.

Furthermore, Vilanova has surpassed another record. The 2010/11 season the club reached the day with 37 points -12 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, and thus getting the best start in the Premier League club. But on Saturday the record low for the second position, because in the first year of Vilanova in the dugout FC Barcelona added 40 points in the first 14 games, with13 wins and a draw.

Messi is just one goal to match the historical record of Müller

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:27:00 +0000

With two goals scored against Athletic Bilbao, Leo Messi closes to touch the record of German Gerd Müller, author of 85 goals in 1972. The crack of FC Barcelona has already scored 84 this 2012. The Argentine has six games to match or exceed the historical record.

After passing a myth like Pele, author of 75 goals in 1958, Leo Messi already in the crosshairs of the German record Gerd Müller, who made 85 in 1972. With two goals scored on Saturday against Athletic Club Bilbao, the number “10” of FC Barcelona already added 84-between FC Barcelona and Argentina national team and is just one goal to match the historical record of Müller. The Argentine still has six games from now until year end.

It seems that there are no records that Messi will resist. Just two days after being named one of three finalists for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012, the FC Barcelona striker has again set and caresses and Müller's record goalscorer, a record of 1972. Leo Messi is in a state of extraordinary form. Accumulate, neither more nor less than 21 goals in 14 league games.

The crack of FC Barcelona can put a fitting end to a great 2012. Scorer from last season with 50 goals; Golden Boot in Europe, top scorer in the last edition of the Champions League with 14 goals, champion King's Cup with FC Barcelona and current top scorer in the league. May soon have to wonder how many goals Messi will get as the new record.

Messi equals César's record of goals in the league

Messi leaves at near-record per game. The ultimate goal is to be achieved the highest scorer in the history of FC Barcelona in the league. With two goals scored against Athletic Club, equaled the 190 achieved by Cesar Rodriguez in the championship. Yes, the Argentine has needed only 228 days, while Leon did in 287.

In fact, Messi had to overcome to Caesar himself to become the top scorer in the history of the Club at official engagements. It was last March 20 when he left behind the front mark of the 40s and 50s. Remember that the top scorers of FC Barcelona in official and friendly matches are Paulino Alcántara (369) and Josep Samitier (333). Messi is the third in the list with 303 and Caesar stood at 301 (fourth).

FC Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:16:00 +0000

FC Barcelona	5-1	Athletic Bilbao
●Piqué 22' ●Messi 25' ●Adriano (45+1)' ●Fábregas 57' ●Messi 70'	5-1	●Gomez 65'

(December 2, 2012)

FC Barcelona thrashed Athletic Club at the Camp Nou (5-1), with goals from Piqué, Messi (2), Adriano and Cesc Fábregas. With 40 of 42 possible points, Tito Vilanova’s FC Barcelona signed the best start in the history of the league. Big words are not for FC Barcelona. The absolute best start in the history of the League and here after adding the thirteenth victory in fourteen days. In addition, it has achieved perfectly, and that is rolled Athletic Club a true to form with about 45 minutes to book early. He has fought the cold of Camp Nou with seriousness, intensity and brightness at all times. Barça is another contemporary masterpiece. Bilbao lions have stood up to start a club that once opened the can, has led to the rout placidly (1-5). With two goals, Messi is just one behind of Müller's record. The rest of the Catalans have set goals Piqué, Cesc and Adriano. By the Athletic Club has done Ibai. With this win, the club added 40 points in 14 games, which is the absolute best start in league history.

The ball flew at first. The pressure of the two teams was advanced and had spaces, despite the man marking Athletic Club. Both goalkeepers were a player in the construction of the game, and important in overcoming the opposing front line. Thus, the pace was alive, although the opportunities were made to pray. Iníesta's shot was caught by the most prominent Iraizoz (min 12), pressing the center until Piqué scored the first goal of the season after a corner in which the goalkeeper had rejected shot from Cesc ( min 22).

The beast awakened. Then exceptional assistance Xavi Messi has received has beaten Iraizoz with a unique twist. Amorebieta has been about to neutralize 'in-extremis'. FC Barcelona had managed to expand the field and now the shaft was an ideal route for the number "10" of FC Barcelona. The first part of the premises has been impeccable. Apart from not a single option grant to rival football has continued to generate. And chances were falling under its own weight: Cesc (min 38), Iníesta (min 40) and Messi (the bar, min 44) have had very close 3-0. Whoever has been found Adriano, like a bullet coming from the right, skimming the rest? The team ended the first half in spectacular fashion, perhaps the best moment of the season.

Had a good margin and morally opponent played before, but the club has not been relaxed. Pressed with tension and hit the ball out of the Athletic Club. After that, the Bielsa potentially have approached first by Llorente and Herrera. Ibai spared not only to Valdés (min 65).

The goal put Atletico back FC Barcelona on alert. They wasted little time in re-drill the goal of Iraizoz. Messi, of course, has been one of the world record with a torpedo Müller right to the top. From there, Vilanova has used to stand at heavyweights like Iníesta, Busquets and Adriano, while the team persisted and closed the game with the ball in possession and field opposite. Even nearly Messi got a hat-trick and a trap and Müller. This win is shiny as the record obtained by the club.

Team Line-ups:

FC Barcelona	Athletic Bilbao
1.Víctor Valdés	Gorka Iraizoz
21.Adriano Correia(19.Martin Montoya 74')	3.Jon Aurtenetxe
3.Gerard Piqué	5.Fernando Amorebieta
14.Javier Mascherano	23.Borja Ekiza
18.Jordi Alba	28.Jonas Ramalho(6.Mikel San Jose 73')
16 Sergio Busquets(25.Alex Song 75')	8.Ander Iturraspe
6.Xavi Hernández	10.Oscar de Marcos
4.Cesc Fábregas	21.Ander Herrera
8.Andrés Iníesta(11.Thiago Alcântara 74')	11.Ibai Gomez
10.Lionel Messi	14.Markel Susaeta(2.Gaizka Toquero 64')
17.Pedro Rodríguez	20.Aritz Aduriz(9.Fernando Llorente 45')

Match Statistics:

FC Barcelona		Athletic Bilbao
19(10)	Shots (On target)	6(2)
56%	Ball Possession	44%
7	Fouls	10
3	Corner Kicks	1
2	Offsides	2
1	Clean Sheets	5
1	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0

Johan Cruyff: "Making many goals Barca Need to sign Neymar?"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:02:00 +0000

The former player and former FC Barcelona coach Johan Cruyff has claimed that his relations with the Catalan club are nonexistent, contrary to what the vice president said recently Vilarrubí club Carles, who said that these relations are excellent and very friendly.

In an interview on "The matí of Catalunya Radio" with Manel Fuentes, Cruyff said: "There is no relationship. I have no contact", and revealed that FC Barcelona is no longer working with his foundation: "It a question of mentality. Here is a bit like Holland. Neither bothers me, just pointed. When you climb a little higher than they want them cut off your head, and then doesn’t want to participate because I'm too famous. But this is their problem."

Johan Cruyff has criticized the fact that the FC Barcelona board has eliminated some sections of the club: "You cannot make a budget with so much money and eliminate all social sports because they are not professionals. I've got four or five sports and I think it was an equivalent two million euros. With the budget they have is an absurdity. Even the players themselves, if they take something, you can pay themselves."

The coach still Catalan stressed the positive effects for the first team work done with the quarry and challenged to arise signing outsiders, as can occur in the case of Brazilian Neymar: "I fully understand that Tito Vilanova wanted Song because I might need in a particular position, especially in a season so complicated, with so many games and competitions. This is understandable. But scoring many goals, FC Barcelona need to Neymar? And that I think is a great player, I do not see anything negative. But to spare so much money that badly needs a striker like that?"

When comparing their successes at the club with which he has managed to Pep Guardiola, Johan Cruyff said: "He has changed the game. We have a great mutual respect. I never think that one is better than the other. Everyone is different. thing I liked about Guardiola is as presented, always ahead, spoke his mind, he did and it was fine, worked very hard and continuously."