Barcelona

Recent Barcelona victories silence talk of a crisis at the club

 March 24, 2015   John Welsh

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There was talk of a crisis in the camp at Barcelona. The team had been beaten 1-0 in San Sebastian by Real Sociedad with Lionel Messi and Neymar restricted to used substitute roles as rumours emerged of dressing room unrest and the fate of manager Luis Enrique was the subject of much adverse discussion. It […]

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El Clasico

Barcelona’s 2-1 Victory over Real Madrid Ends All Speculation on El Clasico

 March 24, 2015   R K Gupta

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The wait for Sunday’s Classic between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is finally over. Camp Nou turned into a huge celebratory arena in the second half, when Luis Suarez expertly controlled a ball fed to him by Dani Alvez and ran between two defenders before blasting the match-winner past a helpless Casillas. On paper, it […]

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UEFA Champions League

Barcelona and Juventus Complete QF Line-up for 2015 UEFA Champions League

 March 22, 2015   R K Gupta

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On March 18, 2015, Camp Nou was full to the brim as hosts FC Barcelona prepared to take on Manchester City FC. The English Premier League side had lost the first leg 1-2 at home and they looked for first wiping out the deficit and then scoring another goal to stay in contention. But City’s […]

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La Liga

A rare weekend in La Liga as both Real Madrid and Barcelona are beaten

 January 5, 2015   John Welsh

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There have not been many weekends in recent Spanish La Liga history when both Real Madrid and Barcelona have suffered defeat but on the first weekend of 2015 after the Christmas break, that is exactly what happened as Atletico Madrid closed within one point of leaders Real following their 3-1 home win against Levante. Defeats […]

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Celta de Vigo

Celta de Vigo shock Barcelona as Suarez, Messi and Neymar all fail to score

 November 3, 2014   John Welsh

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In recent seasons the Spanish La Liga has been dominated by Real Madrid and Barcelona with Atletico Madrid ending their monopoly last season. However, after 10 matches of the current campaign, Real lead the table but four other teams are within two points and then Celta de Vigo and Malaga are not too far adrift […]

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Copa del Rey- Bale

Bale finally emerges from the shadow of Ronaldo after stunning Copa del Rey goal

 April 17, 2014   John Welsh

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Prior to the 2014 Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, much of the debate focussed on the recent indifferent form of the Catalan team and the fitness issues of Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo. With the Portuguese striker eventually declared as unfit to play, there was speculation the team would lack that vital […]

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Champions League elimination

Barcelona woes continue with Champions League elimination

 April 10, 2014   John Welsh

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It has not been the best of starts to 2014 at Barcelona as they cope with off-field problems concerning their past transfer dealings, but their aggregate defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final also raises questions as to their sudden vulnerability on the pitch. Pundits are now questioning whether the Catalan team attained […]

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Real Madrid

In A Truly Classic Match Barcelona Tame Real Madrid 4-3 In Their Den

 March 24, 2014   R K Gupta

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On Sunday night the setting was perfect, atmosphere electric and Bernabeu full to the brim. There was not a single dull moment in the entire 90 minutes in the game between Spain’s world famous football rivals. The game had it all. 7 goals were scored, 3 of which from spot-kicks, Karima Benzema scored a double, […]

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El Clasico-II

Football Community Awaits for Sunday’s El Clasico-II at Santiago Bernabeu

 March 21, 2014   R K Gupta

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With top three La Liga teams already in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, the attention in Spain and perhaps some other places in the world, has shifted to the upcoming El Clasico on Sunday March 23, 2014. Nothing else is more important to the lovers of football than watching the two greatest Spanish sides taking […]

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Carles Puyol

Barcelona will miss the legendary influence of Carles

 March 6, 2014   John Welsh

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When Carles Puyol recently announced his intention to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, it marked the end of an era for this one-club legend. Not only was he a distinctive figure with his flowing locks and no-nonsense approach to the game, but he was also a very successful defender and sportsman who […]

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