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.

100% record against Llevant

Barça boast a 100% home league record against tonight’s visitors Llevant, having won all seven of the matches between them. In all, Barça have scored 25 goals in the seven games, averaging 3,6 goals a game and just 1 conceded. 


Llevant will be back at the Camp Nou tonight, but though they are one of the toughest teams to crack in the top flight, Llevant have always found it a difficult ground to do well at, having lost all seven games they’ve played at the Estadi.A solid defence that crumbles at the Camp NouJuan Ignacio Martínez’s side have a reputation as one of Spain’s best defensive outfit, with Juanfran, David Navarro, Sergio Ballesteros and company forming a solid defence that is never easy to get through for most sides. Barça are the exception to that though, having enjoyed plenty of goals in the games against the Valencia team.Barça have scored a total of 25 goals and conceded just 7 in the games between the two at the Camp Nou, averaging 3,6 goals a game and averaging just one conceded, with a number of big wins along the way.Last season, Leo Messi, Cesc Fàbregas, Isaac Cuenca and Alèxis Sánchez were on target on the 5-0 win, whilst in the 2007/08 campaign, Messi, Xavi and a hat trick from Eto’o, gave Barça a 5-1 win, despite a Llevant equaliser from Mustapha Riga, that had given the visitors a glimmer of hope early on.Run that stretches back to the 1960sThose two are the most recent big wins for Barça, but their scoring feats go back to the 60s when they won 6-2 and 4-2 in 1963/64 and 1964/65 – their last two visits to the Camp Nou until they made it back to the top flight in 2004.

Jordi Roura: “The team that overcomes difficulties wins the league”

The FCB manager still insists that it is the league that matters most and that Levante won’t be an easy opponent “Levante are on a bad run, but that sometimes works against you because they have nothing to lose” said Barça’s assistant manager 

Jordi Roura spoke to the press today about how nothing is decided yet in the league, and there are still some big games to come, including the one this Saturday against Levante. He said that “we will be trying to win the league as quickly as possible, but every game is a different story. Levante are on a bad run, but that sometimes works against you because they have nothing to lose and that makes things especially difficult”.
Neither does Roura wants anyone to start celebrating yet. “They were already saying we’d won the league two or three months ago. But the team has maintained the same intensity and concentration required to win. We still need nine points before we can say we are champions and we all know that this is the most important tournament”. But the team are on fantastic form at the moment. “It’s the team that overcomes the most difficulties, injuries for example, that wins the league” he reckons.
Messi getting fitterMessi is fine. He has started training with the squad and he has dealt with his recovery period well and done everything he can to get fit again”, announced Jordi Roura, although he added that he and Tito Vilanova will not know whether the Argentinian will be fit to play until Saturday morning.
Other names were mentioned. One of the big mysteries is whether Carles Puyol and Javier Mascherano will be ready for the Champions League semi finals. The response was as follows: “Puyol won’t be playing in Munich and we still don’t know whether he’ll be ready for the second leg, it depends how things develop and what the doctors decide … Mascherano is developing very well, but we still can’t say whether he’ll be with us for the return leg either”.
Abidal keenFinally, Roura spoke about how excited Éric Abidal is about being able to play again. “We have to take things a step at a time. It’s only natural for him to want to play, like any of his team-mates. He has worked very hard and is showing more and

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Marc Bartra interview :

"Physically, I feel good, better each time. If they decide to play me against Bayern, I'm sure I won't fail."

"If the club signs another centre back, there'd be more competition, but I think those who are here now, can do it too."

"Not playing much earlier this season? I had two options: let it affect my mood, or work hard to be ready when my chance would come"

Xavi Hernández: “Reality is better than my dreams"

Xavi Hernández, a living legend at FC Barcelona, started his career with the team 15 seasons ago and since then he’s become the player with the most games played for Barça and the the player with the most titles won with the Catalan team. These are just a few of the reasons the 62nd edition of BARÇA Magazine zeroed in on the vice-captain. “Reality is better than my dreams. You dream of winning a league title, a Champions League ... but three Champions Leagues, six league titles and, if we win this year, seven, a World Cup, two European Championships! You don’t really realize it because you’re part of the routine, part of the day to day work. When I retire from football I suppose I’ll realise what we’ve truly done,” said the midfielder.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Javi Martinez : Barcelona one really test for we.

"On Tuesday against Barcelona in the semis of the Champions League, we'll see the real level of this Bayern."

Juventus with official offer for Alexis Sanchez

Juventus plan to offer Barcelona a 5M loan of Alexis Sanchez (24), including buy option of around 20M.Total fee would be 26.5M

Xavi Hernandez interview

"It's about doing something extra, not just winning. It's about playing well and then if you manage to win, even better."

"In football the result is an impostor. You can do things really well but not win. There's something greater than a result – a legacy"

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Vicente Guaita can be Barcelona goalkeeper.

Valencia keeper Vicente Guaita is now Barcelona's first option to replace Valdes, ahead of De Gea (Man United) and Reina (Liverpool).


Vilanova want to continue for next season to be Barcelona coach.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is recovering well from his cancer treatment. He informed the club he's able to continue next season.

Lionel Messi ready for Bayern Munchen

Tests today have shown that Messi is recovering well from his thigh injury. He will be available for next week's CL game against Bayern.

Barcelona and Bayern best teams in the Chapmions League.

Barcelona (68%) and Bayern (57%) are the two teams with most ball possession in the Champions League this season.

Puyol is cooming....


Tello betters last season’s numbers

The Catalan winger is enjoying a great spell and continues to improve. With seven league games and the Champions League semis to play, he has already bettered his numbers from last year. 

Tello has scored eight goals in all competitions already this season – one better than he managed all last season. 



Cristian Tello continues to demonstrate that he is a real guarantee of hard work, speed and incisive penetration, with the ability to swing a game. Tello has also added to his range, by revealing himself as a goal scorer too.
After his brace against Zaragoza, Tello has now chalked up eight goals this season – seven in the league and one more in the Champions League – having found the net against Zaragoza (2), Mallorca, Deportivo, Valladolid, Getafe, Celta and Spartak Moscow  and has already sco
red one more than last season.

Infographic: Top 3 goalscorers in the Liga this season


Picture: New boots Cesc on Sunday, with the name and the day of birth of his daughter.


Schedule: Barcelona calendar for this week


Felix Magath (ex-coach Bayern): Barcelona can't beat Byern.

 "Bayern is the best team in Europe now. I think Barça, in their current form, have no chance against them."

CONFIRMED PLAYERS FOR THE MATCH MESSI & FRIENDS

Players of Argentina, Brazil, Italy, France, Slovenia, Spain and Colombia were confirmed on Tuesday to be part of the teams that played in the Colombian city of Medellin a friendly match next June 29, according to the organization of the meeting.


For 'The Battle of the stars, Messi and Friends II', were confirmed Argentines Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano, Emiliano Insua, Ricky Alvarez, Martin Demichelis, Pablo Aimar, Sergio Aguero, and Agustin Orion.
The Brazilians Robinho and Diego Ribas, the Italian Antonio Cassano, Pablo Osvaldo and Marco Materazzi, Frenchman Eric Abidal, Marek Hamsik Slovenian, Spanish Bojan Krkic and Colombian James Rodriguez, Dorlan Pabon, John Viáfara, Mario Yepes, Giovanni Hernandez and Macnelly Torres also played the game.
Messi's team will play in white, while the opposing team will red.
Last year Messi in Bogota accompanied teams players Portugal, Italy, Argentina, France, Turkey, Germany, Colombia and Spain, in a game that was played in June in Bogotá.
At that time, well formed teams:
Friends of Messi: Jose Manuel Pinto, Diego Godin, Diego Lugano (Diego Perez), André Santos, Walter Gargano, Javier Mascherano, Diego, Lionel Messi (Dani Alves), Ezquiel Lavezzi, Robinho and Daniel Oswaldo (Ariel Ortega). Coach: Dunga.
Rest of World: Farid Mondragon (Guillermo Ochoa), Alvaro Gonzalez, Mario Yepes, Fabio Cannavaro, John Viáfara, Marek Hamsik, Giovanni Hernandez (Franco Zuculini), James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao Garcia, Teofilo Gutierrez and Diego Forlan.





Neymar Dad honed his move to Barca

The father of Neymar da Silva already back in Brazil and everything will return to normal after the flood of rumors calm unleashed to know their fleeting stay in Barcelona.


The lightning visit to Barcelona is history and has only now emerged that the trip has helped to polish the thousand and one details surrounding the complex transfer of your child to FC Barcelona.
Accompanied by Andre Cury and Mark Malachi, dad Neymar has held several management and executive summits with Barca and the multinational Nike, a company that equips the entity Barca and the player. Everything has been geared towards shaping the future landing Barca Santos striker regardless that the operation is carried out at the end of the season or be delayed until the conclusion of the next World Cup in Brazil 2014.




Monday, April 15, 2013

Table: European Golden Shoe ranking


Gerard Pique interview :

"There is lots of talent of course, but without the football idea and the constant application of the style, you go nowhere."

"Now that I'm a father, I play less on the PlayStation! No time. Before you think more about yourself. You are more of an egoist."

"How do we train? Piggy in the middle, keeping possession, sometimes a little game just to add something different, a bit of spark."

BARCA WILL PLAY THE COPA CATALUNYA WITH SUBSIDIARY


The spokesman for the board, Toni Freixa, has confirmed the information published this past Sunday on the Copa Catalunya SPORT. Barça B S who was disputing the Copa Catalunya as it did last season.
The calendar loaded first team has made ​​the club has returned to opt for Barca as a representative branch in the Catalan football tournament.
FC Barcelona will play the semi-finals of the Copa Catalunya against Gimnastic Tarragona on Wednesday at 21:30 h.

Athletic Club – FC Barcelona - Saturday, April 27, at 18.00

It will be Barça's last ever match at the legendary San Mamés, seeing that the Basque side will play in its new stadium next season

The LFP announced the schedule for Week 33 of La Liga this Monday afternoon. Barça will face off against Athletic Club on Saturday, April 27, at 18.00. The match will be played at San Mamés, it will be Barça's last match ever at the legendary stadium. The Basque side will play in a new stadium next season. 

The match will be played in between the two legs of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. The away leg is scheduled for April 23, and the return leg will be played on May 1 at the Camp Nou. 

It’s worth nothing that FC Barcelona play at home this weekend. The match against Levante is scheduled to kick off at 20.00. 

Racing - Barça B, April 26 at 21.00 

Barça B’s schedule was also confirmed this Monday afternoon. The reserve side will visit Racing Santander on Friday, April 26, at 21.00.

Barça drops Hummels hint


Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has said his club are interested in signing a German player, but refused to reveal if it was Mats Hummels.
Hummels, 24, has been heavily linked with Barca in recent months by the Catalan press, and the cultured defender has suggested he would be open to a move to the Camp Nou should an offer arrive.
Asked if there were any Bundesliga stars he was interested in by German TV show Aktuelle Sportstudio, Rosell conceded there was one, but failed to give any further details in fear of weakening the club’s bargaining position.
“There is a German player who I like a lot, but I cannot say his name,” he said. “If, in the end, we go for him, that would drive up the price.”
Hummels’ current Dortmund contract runs until June 2017, but he told Sport Bild last week that Barca were one of the few clubs who could tempt him away.
The La Liga side are expected to sign a world-class defender this summer, with club captain Carles Puyol, 35 last weekend, showing increasing signs of wear and tear, last year’s defensive reinforcement Alex Song having yet to impress and homegrown prospect Marc Bartra, 22, as yet unproven at the highest level.
Lyon’s Dejan Lovren, Chelsea’s David Luiz, Liverpool’s Daniel Agger and Roma’s Marquinhos have also been mentioned in the Catalan press as potential targets, with Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos also getting a mention in the more speculative reports.

Next match :

What do you think about this match....?

Thiago: “We want to win La Liga as soon as possible”

"We were a very complete team," said the midfielder who returned to Barça's starting line-up this afternoon 

Even though Barça are favourites to win the title, Thiago warned that "there are many points still left in play and we can't assume that this is a done deal"

Thiago Alcántara was one of the standout players in Barça’s 0-3 victory over Zaragoza at La Romareda this Sunday afternoon. After the match, Thiago said, “every team has a lot on the line at this point in the season and they are stronger when they play at home, that’s why we’re very pleased with today’s win.” He added: “we were a complete team today in all aspects of the game, and the score reflects that.”

The midfielder noted that “we want to win La Liga as soon as possible, but the race isn’t over yet. There are a lot of points still in play and we can’t assume that this is a done deal.”

Barça need just 9 more points for the title

With seven games and 21 points up for grabs before the end of the season, Barça are 13 pints ahead at the top. If Real Madrid win all their games, Tito’s side could lift the trophy after the home game against Betis.

The 0-3 win in Zaragoza brought the league trophy one step closer to the Camp Nou, with Barça maintaining their 13 point lead over second place Real Madrid, with Atletico Madrid a further three adrift, with just 21 points left to play for. With seven games left to play, Barça need just nine points to mathematically claim the title – which will be their fourth in five years.

Adriano Correia reach 100 caps with Barça


Adriano Correia came against Zaragoza at hundred official matches with the shirt of FC Barcelona. Brazilian defender has also reached a record statistics. With Adriano in the field, the club has won 75 games, drawn 15 and lost only 10.Barca defender arrived in summer 2010 from Sevilla FC where he was the key to a historic team. With the Andalusian club won two Cups, one Supercopa of Spain, two UEFA Cups and one European Super Cup, precisely against FC Barcelona.In Barça had to accept a different role. Because of injuries and competition became a reserve luxury and exceptional wildcard. Side has played in some time in the midfield, and ultimately end is a more to play in central defense and central .Still, Adriano also notable contribution in attack and being goal side more Barca history . During its one hundred games for FC Barcelona has managed 10 goals (six in the league, 2 cup and 2 in the Club World Cup) and has distributed 13 assists on goal.At Barça, the Brazilian has completed his resume and has on its staff every trophy cabinet to a League footballer can hope. A titles won at Sevilla, Adriano has added seven bowls more like FC Barcelona: two Super Spain, one Copa del Rey and one European Supercup. Also, add a league, the Champions League and Club World Cup.Now e l side is awaiting renewal . With 28 years is a player followed by different clubs first line and rejected an offer from PSG important to continue at the club. His contract extension is coming soon .He has won everything

At Barça, the Brazilian has completed his resume and has on its staff every trophy cabinet to a League footballer can hope. A titles won at Sevilla, Adriano has added seven bowls more like FC Barcelona: two Super Spain, one Copa del Rey and one European Supercup. Also, add a league, the Champions League and Club World Cup.Now e l side is awaiting renewal . With 28 years is a player followed by different clubs first line and rejected an offer from PSG important to continue at the club. His contract extension is coming soon .




Cristian Tello vs Zaragoza.


Cristian Tello : I am very happy for the win of the tam

"I am very happy with my two goals, but even more with the win of the team."

Pre-season friendly games

24 Jul: 
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona 
4 Aug: 
Shanghai vs Barcelona
7 Aug: 
Bangkok vs Barcelona
10 Aug: 
Kuala Lumpur vs Barcelona.

Javier Mascherano ready for Bayern Munchen.

Mascherano is recovering well from his thigh injury and could be back for the 2nd leg of the Champions League semis against Bayern.