Tuesday, April 23, 2013

MESSI: "IF WE FACE MADRID IN THE FINAL WILL BE A GREAT SHOW"


"Any opponent in these semifinals would be very hard, but Bayern this year is very, very good.'ve Been playing at a very high level and scoring a lot of goals," said the Argentine star.
Messi believes that Bayern can have extra motivation "after what happened at the end of 2012, when they lost against Chelsea in their own field." "I think his desire to win the title is even greater this time. And Bayern is stronger this year than last, in my opinion," he added.
The striker said in the locker room "does not speak of the final, Bayern only, and if we reach the end we do not care who we play while we're there," but said, "A Wembley final against Real Madrid would be a party special in many ways and for many people. If we face Madrid in the final will be a great show, that's for sure "

Tito the team: "Above all, here we have to mark"


The Allianz Arena saw a familiar sight on the eve of a big game. Before training, Tito Vilanova gathered his players around him to subrayarles a message: "Above all be marked, we can not leave here without doing it to zero." The return at the Camp Nou will be an advantage if the club brand. If not, the threat of double value on away goals can weigh.



JORDI ROURA: "WHOEVER IMPOSES ITS STYLE, WILL BENEFIT"


Jordi Roura, the second Barca coach Tito Vilanova, was once again in charge of caring for the media before the game against Bayern Munich. Roura ideally placed as "a party like back with Milan", but is aware that every crash is different.
Roura admitted that duel at the Camp Nou "undoubtedly was extraordinary, but each round is different. This is very even, between two teams is so important to be decided in the last game by small details. But hopefully we can make a match as good as the one against Milan. "
In any case, the second of Tito Vilanova conceded that "the combination of both factors would be marvelous check for the value-goals and not conceding. But I think it will be a tie and raced open, to be decided by small details and to the end will be difficult to define ".
Names began dancing with the intention of discovering how to arm the Barca defense. The first, that of Eric Abidal. "We said that the first thing was to celebrate that Eric returned to play 90 minutes against Levante. Now is an option open, but we have one more training."
The next option is Marc Bartra. "We also contemplate, and decide between today and tomorrow. With a young player like him, if you must play, try things naturally and pressure to get, if you play, you do as relaxed as possible."
Roura appreciated that Xavi Hernandez is in a good shape after dosing efforts. "Recovering the best version of Xavi is very important for his charisma, his personality is basic for us."
Undoubtedly, another vital asset to the club is the return of Lionel Messi after overcoming his injury."Leo has had a good feeling in the last few days but I would venture anything.'ll See the medical opinion before deciding."
As usual, did not hesitate to grant that it is "evident that any team would have or not determines the best player in the world and the numbers that Messi has, this can make the tie. So we hope we can count on him ". In any case, "if unfortunately we can not have him, we have also solved important games without him."
Roura avoided prior heat when he hinted that Germany had relativized the importance of Leo Messi."I think they say it because they know the template that has the club. But although they do not say, they also know the value of Leo Messi".
Barca technicians expect the Allianz Arena "will be a match to be played with great pace and intensity and I agree with Xavi in the team that imposes their style have much advantage."
PRAISE FOR BAYERN
Jordi Roura, who accepted the topic of "early end" came to give the role of favorite to Bayern "because it is in a great time and this increases the difficulty of the game." The Barcelona coach said that since he met the rival "I said how hard it was. Has passed the above qualifying solvency, has won the League for weeks and their numbers scare but we are a competitive team, we have worked better in recent weeks and face the duel with all the desire ".
She also supported the capabilities of your remembering Barça sixth consecutive reaches the semifinals. "It is true that we have suffered, but we face it with hope and eager.'s A beautiful game to watch and to play, between the two best teams in Europe in recent years. We are the usual: a team capable of overcoming many adversity and we are pleased and excited and will do everything humanly possible to get this tie. "
We could not miss an allusion to Josep Guardiola, Jordi Roura resolved with his usual diplomacy."No, we have not asked to Pep for Bayern, this makes no sense. Pep Bayern will coach the next year and I imagine it must be calm and eager to enjoy a game and a tie as important, but not think there was anything else. "

BAYERN, BARCA ... AND LEO MESSI


The Allianz Arena tonight will host the first leg ofa semifinal with all the flavor of a Champions League final. The Bayern Munich, champions advance to the Bundesliga and triplet contender receives a Barça launched in the league but who comes to this assault something physical probelmas diminished by dragging some of its stars, especially Leo Messi.
Bavarians and Catalans both teams have shown as lovers and attacking play good ball.The best example of all that both teams have in common is that the coach who revived 'rondo' in the last five years, Josep Guardiola, will be the next coach of Munich.
But first, be Jupp Heynckes and Tito Vilanova who will have to find the formula to reach the May 25 final at Wembley Stadium, in which Barca won his fourth European Cup in 2011.

XAVI: "WE WILL SEE THE BEST MESSI"


"Leo is a key player for our game. Well I've seen in recent workouts, eager. Given the Bayern will see the best Messi, sure," the '6 'Barca before the Champions League match on Tuesday in the Allianz Arena.
Messi suffered a muscle injury in the first leg quarter-final against PSG, and since then has only played half an hour: the last of the leg against the French box. A situation that '10 ', still without a medical discharge, not used. "Leo has suffered much in all this time, he wants to play always. Now is good and comfortable, motivated.'s A basic game. Wants to be and will be at 100%," said Xavi, convinced of the full recovery of his companion.
The 'brain' Barca also explained that he also feels ready to face a duel so demanding after going past their physical discomfort: "I'm fine, my injury is forgotten. Months I played with discomfort, but is overcome.'m fully able, "he said.
See Xavi Barca upline after physical slump shown in some recent games: "We had heavy casualties, but most got against Bayern in good shape, and we are well on offense," he said.
The '6 'considered "important" check in Munich "to qualify to the final," and believes the key will to recover the essence of Barca game: "Having the ball and go on the attack is key to feeling good. Ensure that long possessions. know not play without the ball. We have to impose our rhythm and our style, "he said.
"Our reference is the game we did against Milan at the Camp Nou. Playing a rhythm and a very high pressure. That makes us feel good. Being dominant, go with joy to the attack. Perhaps this was not against PSG" said.
And is that Xavi is aware that Bayern "is fine and a great time. Possibly the fitter opponent Europe.'s Winning their matches comfortably.'s A very complete team, dealing the ball well, and whose much up side to attack. Physically they are very strong. I worry all of them. I have much respect for Bayern, we must enforce our weapons, "he said. For all these reasons, sees "the tie to 50%"
Barca reaches its sixth consecutive semifinal to defending in the picture due to low by injury Puyoland Mascherano, Adriano addition through suspension. Given the possible ownership of Bartra,expressed full confidence in the young squad: "Whoever plays will make secured. Bartra is the proper equipment."
He also stressed the importance of Alexis in Barça play "A Alexis goals required of him, but his pressure and uncheck are critical."
Xavi Barca made ​​it clear that this type is not afraid of dating, but the opposite: "These games are special.'re A party for us, Barca's play and enjoy, that's our philosophy. Thus more chances to win" said.
Finally, the Barca captain has no doubt that Pep Guardiola, future Bayern coach for Barça will on Tuesday: "As hurdle that is, imagine Pep Barca want to win. Their future is at Bayern, so that sure to please you and enjoy watching this game. "

Saturday, April 20, 2013

THE FC BARCELONA AND THE SELECTION OF THAILAND WILL MEET ON AUGUST 7

The first rival of FC Barcelona in the Asian tour will be the selection of Thailand


The selection of Thailand will be the first rival Barcelona in the Asian tour that Barça held this summer and that also includes the dispute of another friendly in Kuala Lumpur.
The party, which has been featured in Bangkok, will be held on August 7 at the Rajamangala National Stadium, the largest in the country and up to 49,772 spectators.
This will be the second time the club will play a friendly in Thailand, after his experience in 2002: 0-0 against Tero Bac All Stars, at the meeting that ended the season and also in Bangkok Rajamangala Stadium.

Leo Messi trains with the squad

The Argentinian was able to take part in some of today’s training session, as was Sergio Busquets, who is recovering from groin trouble 

Barça B goalkeeper Oier Olazábal also trained with the group while the usual second choice stopper, Pinto, did individual exercises.


Leo Messi has rejoined normal squad training, after he have done individual fitness exercises the day before at the Ciutat Esportiva. Today he participated in some of the normal routine along with his team-mates. Sergio Busquets, who is recovering from groin trouble, was also able to train with the group.Meanwhile, José Manuel Pinto continued working on a separate part of the field as he recovers from the lumbago that kept in out of the last squad for the Zaragoza match. As cover for him, Barça B’s Oier Olazábal was called upon to train with the first team.This was the second to last training session before Saturday’s home fixture against Levante (20.00). Tito Vilanova will be conducting one further session on the morning of then match, behind closed doors at the Camp Nou at 11.30.