If we look at the current Champions League’s quarterfinal lineup, almost every side is eager to score an edge in the first leg game itself and if they miss, they express their serious confidence to cover it in the second leg. Last night’s Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona first leg quarterfinal at Camp Nou was one such game where though Barcelona delivered brilliantly but Atletico Madrid as well did not disappoint and matched the defenders almost in every department, however, they missed a few opportunities that cost them the game eventually. Moreover, bigger disappointment for them was ousted of star forward Fernando Torres who was found going through back of Sergio Busquets on the halfway line and referee Felix Brych booked him for his second Yellow Card and sent him out. Visitors were now a ten-men squad and did everything they could to defend their early one goal lead but Luis Suarez made their joy short-lived when he netted two brilliant goals in the second half to take his side on … [Read more...]
This win over Barcelona could be a turning point for Real: Zinedine Zidane
Whenever a new manager joins a pressing side with lots of debacles in the current season, his responsibility triples to make some visible changes in the side and when he succeeds in doing so, his chest puffs out of proud and this is something that seems to be happening with Real Madrid’s newly appointed highly acclaimed manager Zinedine Zidane who has until been under tremendous pressure to deliver in front of their fans especially during a Clasico. Real’s Saturday win over traditional rival Barcelona could be a turning point of his career after his innovative changes in the field spread along with correct decisions on crucial moments that proved fruitful for his side. Since, Real were nowhere expected to beat in-form Barcelona before the game, bookmakers were not optimistic about Real and were giving shoddy odds in their favor and it carried by the half time when hosts were leading the scorecard, but second half changed the fate of the game in visitors’ favor and major contribution … [Read more...]
Barca’s 4-0 win over SD Eibar and José Luis Mendilibar calls them invincible
The kind of form Barcelona and its players are showing these days, it not surprising to see even opponent managers are praising their dominance in the field and last Barca vs SD Eibar game was one such faceoff when Camp Nou side thoroughly dominated and registered a convincing 4-0 victory in La Liga. Looking at the final score, it looks hosts would have not been as competitive but those who watched the complete game know it was not easy for any side in the world to break the solid defense fielded by the Eibar side, however, since it was Barca’s perfect combination of world class forwards who made it an easy affair for them. Score started surging in visitors favor right in the eighth minute when Messi’s pass helped Munir El Haddadi score his first goal and soon FIFA Ballon d'Or award winner added one more goal to their lead just before the half time. He along with Suarez again hit the net and took their lead to invincible stage with four goals by the full time. Actually, it was not easy … [Read more...]
Pep explains why he left Barcelona for Bayern Munich
Barcelona has ever been a dream team for every player and backend official; in fact, everyone takes association with it as a big opportunity to prove personal skills in front of the world. Usually, Barca is known to offer long running tenures to its proven talents and Pep Guardiola has been one such notable who spent some four years with Spanish giant and won as many as fourteen titles while serving his dream team that include two Championship leagues along with three domestic titles. There has ever been a suspense about why he suddenly decided to leave the high profile job in 2012; many experts even blamed the breakup to some backend disturbances with club bosses over his extension issue, but no one could ever know the exact reason he left La Liga champions for. The 43-year-old Spanish left the club to Germen powerhouse Bayern Munich leaving Tito Vilanova to take the charge of first coach of the Spanish team. He recently revealed why he left the rewarding job of Camp Nou and called it … [Read more...]
Messi hat-trick and Barca defeated Ajax
Barcelona showed a thrilling performance in Champions League and defeated Ajax by 4-0 thanks to another brilliant hat trick by Messi. The whole match was an one-sided affair though Barca could have added one or two more goals if they capitalized every given opportunity. First half of the game was not so exaggerated as both the teams were playing with almost equal possession of the ball while second half brought La Liga champions on the top and again Messi became their star performer scoring another hat trick. This win brought them on the top of Group G with 13 points – a clear three points lead from Celtic. Despite a comprehensive victory, coach Gerardo Martino is not completely satisfied the way his men dominated the game; he somehow also changed the style of play by incorporating long passes while Spanish club is famous for controlling the ball by short passes. Even a large section of fans is also not fully convinced with the new adaptation and that is why Martino seems to be … [Read more...]
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