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128 results for "barcelona"
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Barcelona lift La Liga trophy after winning in the rain
Francesc TomasBarcelona achieved a well-deserved 2-1 win over Real Valladolid at the Camp Nou on Sunday in Matchday 36 of La Liga. Pedro Rodriguez and Marc Valiente (own goal) scored for the Blaugrana, who enjoyed 71 percent of possession, created 17 scoring chanc...
Blog | May 19, 2013 -
Neymar and Thiago Silva: Time for Rosell to deliver
Francesc TomasWith 90,000 fans looking forward to being presented with the prestigious La Liga trophy at the Camp Nou on Sunday, one would think that these are peaceful times at the Camp Nou -- the general feeling in the streets of the Catalan capital is not as bl...
Blog | May 18, 2013 -
Evolution, not revolution, needed at Barcelona
Francesc TomasAfter an incredibly euphoric evening when the Blaugranas shared the well-deserved Liga trophy with more than 500,000 Cules around the streets of the Catalan capital, it was back to the drawing board for president Sandro Rosell, sporting director Ando...
Blog | May 15, 2013 -
Campions!
Francesc TomasBarcelona achieved a courageous 1-2 win against Atletico de Madrid at the Vicente Calderon in Matchday 35 of La Liga. Alexis Sanchez and Gabi (own goal) scored for the Catalans, who enjoyed 58 percent of possession, created 12 goal-scoring chances an...
Blog | May 12, 2013 -
Get over European fiasco, La Liga crown awaits
Francesc TomasUnfortunately, and as it perhaps was to be expected, the humiliating 7-0 aggregate defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals unlocked a dangerous spiral of disagreements between the board, the coach and players, allowed endless...
Blog | May 09, 2013 -
Substitute Messi brings Liga title closer
Francesc TomasBarcelona achieved a valuable 4-2 win over Real Betis at the Camp Nou in Matchday 34 of La Liga on Sunday. Alexis Sanchez, David Villa and Lionel Messi (brace) scored for the Blaugrana, who enjoyed 69 percent of possession, created 19 goal-scoring ch...
Blog | May 05, 2013 -
Messy without Messi
Francesc TomasBarcelona were defeated 3-0 by Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The Blaugrana, who enjoyed 58 percent of possession, created 15 goalscoring chances and attempted 10 shots, five of them on target. Th...
Blog | May 01, 2013 -
Wanted: Convincing Barca comeback
Francesc TomasLet's be honest. Nobody in their right mind would bet against Bayern Munich qualifying for the Champions League final after witnessing their impressive 4-0 demolition of Barcelona in the away leg of the semifinals. The way in which the Bundesliga ...
Blog | May 01, 2013 -
Despite Messi, La Liga title will have to wait
Francesc TomasBarcelona achieved another point in their quest for the domestic title after drawing 2-2 on Saturday against Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames in Matchday 33 of La Liga. Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez scored for the Blaugrana, who enjoyed 58 percent ...
Blog | April 27, 2013 -
Superb Bayern outplay Barcelona
Francesc TomasBarcelona were defeated 4-0 by Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in the away leg of the Champions League semifinals. The Blaugrana enjoyed 62 percent of possession, created four goal-scoring chances and attempted three shots, only one of them on tar...
Blog | April 23, 2013 -
Barca's time to shine!
Francesc TomasDespite being the most successful team at the European level in recent history, having qualified for six consecutive semi-finals and lifted the title three times in the last seven years, football experts around the world seem to agree that Barcelona ...
Blog | April 22, 2013 -
Cesc fires Barcelona closer to Liga title
Francesc TomasBarcelona achieved a valuable 1-0 win against Levante at the Camp Nou in Matchday 32 of La Liga. Cesc Fabregas scored the goal for the Blaugrana, who enjoyed 78 percent of possession, created 18 goalscoring chances and attempted 13 shots, nine of the...
Blog | April 20, 2013 -
Barca's season doesn't depend on UCL glory
Francesc TomasWith Barcelona only nine points away from lifting the domestic Liga title, the Madrid-based press, and even some Cules, seem determined to undervalue the team's efforts by not giving this potential achievement its true value. Looking back at last ...
Blog | April 17, 2013 -
Next La Masia generation take Barca closer to Liga title
Francesc TomasBarcelona achieved a comfortable 3-0 win over Zaragoza at the Romareda Sunday in Matchday 31 of La Liga. Thiago Alcantara and Cristian Tello (brace) scored for the Blaugrana, who enjoyed 65 percent of possession, created 11 goalscoring chances and at...
Blog | April 14, 2013 -
Barcelona must respect, not fear, Bayern Munich
Francesc TomasIt's official: Barcelona will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals. The away match will be played at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday April 23, with the Blaugranas having the crucial opportunity to seal progression to the final in front...
Blog | April 12, 2013 -
Hobbling Messi to the rescue as Barca reach sixth consecutive sem...
Francesc TomasBarcelona secured a place in the Champions League semifinals after drawing 1-1 against Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. The aggregate 3-3 scoreline helped the Catalans qualify on away goals. Pedro Rodriguez scored for the Blaugrana, ...
Blog | April 10, 2013