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Osasuna 3 – FC Barcelona 2

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Despite the howling icy wind and blistering cold, tonight must have felt like the infernos of hell for FC Barcelona.  The pitch was shocking, perhaps in a league run by more intelligent people, the match may have been postponed, it … Continue reading →

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Preview – Osasuna vs FC Barcelona

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

The Catalan papers have yet to shift their focus from the joyous Valencia victory to tomorrow night’s encounter against Osasuna in Pamplona.  Thankfully they don’t manage FC Barcelona.  Without question Pep has congratulated his players for Wednesday night but just … Continue reading →

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Copa del Rey Semi Final 2nd leg: FC Barcelona 2 Valencia CF 0 (Barça win 3-1 on aggregate)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Football Club Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 at Camp Nou tonight to earn a place in the 2012 Copa del Rey final in May against Athletic Bilbao. Opponents Valencia put up a valient fight and were in with a shout well … Continue reading →

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Preview – FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Bring along your warmest coat, a scarf, some gloves, and whatever you need to be warm because if your lucky (maybe not this time) to be going to the Camp Nou tomorrow evening prepare for a chilling piece of history.  … Continue reading →

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Preview: Villarreal vs FC Barcelona

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

After the thrilling Copa del Rey game on Wednesday night we are back to La Liga tomorrow night when we face Villarreal at El Madrigal (kick off 10pm local time). The fall out from the latest clasico is the injuries … Continue reading →

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Talking Barça 14

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

This is a bit later than I wanted but I’ve had a long day. Here’s the latest Talking Barça where Simon and I discuss the latest games with Real Madrid and Malaga and look forward to the 2nd leg with … Continue reading →

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Preview – Málaga vs FC Barcelona

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Málaga are one of the newer clubs fallen victim (in my opinion) to the billionaire sugar-daddy syndrome, and one of only a few in Spain.  But, looking at the table right now, you wouldn’t really believe it.  While PSG and … Continue reading →

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Stat of the Day – A Corner?!?!!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

This was the first successful Barcelona direct corner kick in 196 attempts.  And bonus stat:  Puyol has scored more in the Bernabeu than Cristiano Ronaldo has at the Camp Nou (2 versus 1)

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Preview Copa del Rey Quarter Final 1st Leg: Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

FC Barcelona and Real Madrid meet yet again tomorrow night in the Copa del Rey quarter final first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (kick off 10pm local time). The two sides have already faced each other seven times in … Continue reading →

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Preview – Espanyol vs Barcelona

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

El Derbi.  FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol.  Tomorrow evening, 9.30 pm local time, we make the short trip across town to take our city rivals in Cornellá.  Last season, a few weeks after the historic 5-0 manita versus Real Madrid, … Continue reading →

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