SearchArchives for: March 2007Rijkaard´s Pre-Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA31st March 2007 On this Friday´s official press conference prior to the match against Deportivo, Frank Rijkaard expressed his confidence to defend the title this season. Rijkaard is satisfied with the way the team is working and also believes it would be right for Savio… more » Abidal move to Barcelona close31st March 2007 Rumours and reports suggest that a move of Olympique Lyon star Eric Abidal is iminent. Also the player´s Italian agent Oscar Damiani admitted that Abidal would be keen to move to giant FC Barcelona.
The French international had been linked with several… more » You don't get hurt in this sport play poker, roulette, blackjack and other amazing casino games at 888.com, the world's No.1 online casino, in a safe and established environment. Coming soon to 888 Sports Betting, so you can turn your hockey passion into profit. The upcoming Sports Betting will be the latest addition to a huge variety of games, from bingo and backgammon to slot machines and video poker. Match Preview, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - DEPORTIVO31st March 2007 Match Preview: Saturday 31/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 28
FC BARCELONA - DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000
Referee: Ayza Gamez
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes - Belletti (Oleguer), Thuram, Puyol, Gio (Sylvinho) - Edm… more » FC Barcelona Open Training Session: 4th April30th March 2007 Les Culés will have another chance to see the FC Barcelona players train on the 4th April in the Miniestadi next to the Nou Camp. The training session will start at 11:00. FC Barcelona opted to hold an open training session during the Easter school holid… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca´s Gio, Marquez and Iniesta score in Internationals Games29th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s Iniesta, Xavi and Puyol plaed for Spain that beat Eidur Gudjohnsen’s Iceland 1-0. Gudjohnsen was the only Barca player not to finish on the winning side in the midweek internationals as Zambrotta, Gio, Thuram, Márquez, Iniesta, Xavi and Pu… more » Messi: Bojan and Giovanni could play in any top Team28th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s young superstar Lionel Messi commented about two future stars of the Barca Youth Development.
Bojan Krkic and Giovanni Dos Santos are two of the most lauded jewels at Barca. Both, Bojan (16 years old) and Giovanni (17 years old) are membe… more » Test Match Barca v Barca B & C - Motta and Saviola scored28th March 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard organised a test match against a selection of Barca B & C players in the Miniestadi yesterday morning. The first team won 2-0. Goalscorers: Thiago Motta and Javier Saviola.
Goalkeepers Valdés and Rubén trained sep… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Next up are Deportivo La Coruna28th March 2007 Deportivo La Coruña will travel to Camp Nou with 9 victories, 9 draws and 9 defeats in their 27 matches this season, but have managed to win the last two of their La Liga matches.
In the first 9 matches of the season, Deprotivo won 4 and drew 3 games.… more » FIFA rule says Robben could leave Chelsea for about € 6 Mill.27th March 2007 Chelea´s out of favour winger arjen Robben has been linked with a move to Barcelona, but reports claim that the Blaugrana were unwilling to meet Chelsea´s asking price of about € 20 mill.
But a FIFA law allows players under 28 to leave for a club in a f… more » FC Barcelona/Saviola - Txiki wants to make right Offer27th March 2007 The technical secretary of FC Barcelona Txiki Begiristain has clarified the situation regarding Argentine striker Javier Saviola. Txiki Begiristain has made FC Barcelona’s intentions clear regarding the future of Javier Saviola. Txiki confirmed that afte… more » Barcelona´s Gio plans Feyenoord Return?27th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s left full back Giovanni van Bronckhorst has opened speculations for a possible summer transfer to Feyenoord Rotterdam, where the Dutch international started his professional career. Gio told a Dutch radio station:
As a footballer you kno… more » Latest Transfer Rumours: Barca look at Sissoko, Albelda, Luccin and Toure27th March 2007 Reports in today´s edition of Catalan sport newspaper "SPORT", suggest that Barca´s technical secretary Txiki Begiristain is in the hunt for a ball-winning midfielder. Further "SPORT" claims that FC Barcelona have a four-man shortlist to strengthen their… more » FC Barcelona President Laporta´s exclusive Interview with official Website26th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s President Joan Laporta analyses the situation of the current team in an in-depth interview with Barca´s official website:
FCB: When the team resumes activity after the league break, we will be moving into the final stages of the season.… more » FC Barcelona Goalkeeper Valdes on Barca TV: Exclusive Interview26th March 2007 FC Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdés is still young but already being considered one of the Blaugrana´s best goalkeepers ever. Victor Valdés has been Barcelona’s first choice stopper for four seasons and his career has gone hand in hand with the side’s… more » Barca Players successful in International Matches26th March 2007 FC Barcelona players have been successfull in this weekend’s internationals. Eto’o played for Cameroon for the first time in six months, Ronaldinho scored twice for Brazil and Iniesta set up Spain’s first goal. Lilian Thuram won with France. Only Gio dre… more » Rijkaard hopes Ronaldinho will stay at Barcelona for Life25th March 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard wants Ronaldinho to commit his future to FC Barcelona. transfer speculations continues to link the Brazilian to a move to Italy (Milan) or even the US Major Soccer League in the summer.
Rijkaard is confident that the B… more » Zambrotta rubbishes AC Milan link23rd March 2007 FC Barcelona full back Gianluca Zambrotta has rejected any reports suggesting he is planning to move to AC Milan during the summer. The former Juventus star and Italian international Zambrotta revealed earlier this week towards Italian newspapers that he… more » Last Copa del Rey Match against Getafe ended 8:0 at Camp Nou22nd March 2007 The draw for the semifinals of the Copa del Rey has paired FC Barcelona against Getafe, managed by former German Barca star and captain Bernd Schuster. The two-leg tie is scheduled for 18th April and 9th May with the first leg to be played in Barcelona.… more » Laporta Comment on Semifinal Draw: FC Barcelona - Getafe22nd March 2007 FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta commented the semifinal draw of the Copa del Rey on Barca TV as soon as he found out that Barca had to play Getafe:
Getafe are a very complicated team and we'll have to work very hard to win the tie. I was speaking… more » Transfer Rumours: Manchester United target Gudjohnsen22nd March 2007 UK based tabloid the "SUN" reported that Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has got FC Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen on his wish list to replace former Barca and Celtic striker Henrik Larsson, who has left the Red Devils for Helsingborg this… more » Outlook: 11 Games to play - Sevilla, Valencia and Real all play each other!22nd March 2007 The season is in the final stage. Only 11 matches to play and Barca are the only team that played already its direct rivals while all other three contenders for the title Sevilla, Real Madrid and Valencia have yet to play each other. In each match, one o… more » Copa Del Rey Semifinal: FC Barcelona - Getafe, Sevilla - Deportivo22nd March 2007 The draw for the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey was held this Thursday at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation.
This is the result of the draw:
FC Barcelona - Getafe
FC Sevilla - Deportivo La Coruna
FC Barcelona´s opponent Getafe
Bern… more » Happy 27th Birthday, Ronaldinho!21st March 2007 FC Barcelona Blog wishes Ronaldinho all the best to his 27th Birthday and many, many more years at the Camp Nou!!!
We all remember probably the time and date (21st of July 2003) when the Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho arrived at Camp Nou. Before his arr… more » Marquez wants Barca stay until 201021st March 2007 Now is the period of transfer talks and rumours. Also Mexican defender Rafa Marquez of FC Barcelona has been subject to rumopurs about a possible move during the summer. But Mexico´s Captain insisted that he wants to remain with FC Barcelona until his co… more » Sylvinho believes Ronaldinho will stay for long Time at Barca21st March 2007 FC Barcelona´s left full back Sylvinho believes strongly that Ronaldinho will stay for a long time at Barca.
The Brazilian magician with the No. 10 has been linked with a move to AC Milan and even to the Major League Soccer recently, but his fellow cou… more » Messi´s new personal Record: 7 Goals in 15 Matches!20th March 2007 FC Barcelona youngster Leo Messi has now set a new personal league record. The Barca striker with the magical skills has scored 7 goals in the 15 La Liga matches he has played. Even more impressive is the fact that Leo Messi had been sidelined for over 3… more » Zico: "Barca has every Chance to win La Liga again!"20th March 2007 The former Brazilian national coach and current manager of Fenerbahce, Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as "Zico" spoke on Barca TV and congratulated Blaugrana coach Frank Rijkaard for what he has achieved with the Barca team. Zico believes that Rijk… more » El Mundo Deportivo release Barca´s Players Wish List20th March 2007 Today "El Mundo Deportivo" published its own list of possible transfer targets of FC Barcelona.
"El Mundo Deprotivo" believes that the favourites to join the Blaugrana during the summer are:
1. Arjen Robben (Chelsea FC)
2. Wesley Sneijder (Ajax Amsterd… more » FC Barcelona´s Al-Ahly Friendly scheduled for April, 2320th March 2007 The Egyptian Champions Al-Ahly announced yesterday that the friendly match with FC Barcelona will be held in Cairo on the 24th of April 2007.
The African Champions League winner Al-Ahly will play current European and Spanish Champions FC Barcelona in a… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Ronaldo snubs Real Madrid publicly: "I am no Galactico!"20th March 2007 Manchester United´s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly snubbed suggestions of a move to Real Madrid. The two Spanish giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are both linked with a move for the Portuguese international, despite Barca´s Txiki Begiristain… more » Portuguese Don Balon claim Ronaldo signed Pre-Contract - Barcelona denies20th March 2007 Portugues "Don Balon" magazine claims that Cristiano Ronaldo already signed a pre-contract with FC Barcelona.
At the same time, the Manchester United winger Ronaldo snubbed Real Madrid, by claiming he is not a "Galactico".
But FC Barcelona´s technical… more » Transfer Rumours: Barca Permission to talk to Chelsea about Robben20th March 2007 English Premier Champions Chelsea FC have reportedly given current European Champions FC Barcelona permission to speak to unsettled winger Arjen Robben about a summer switch to the Nou Camp.
Barca have been strongly linked with a transfer of Dutch intern… more » 14 different Player´s scored for Barca this season19th March 2007 FC Barcelona are close to their record number of different goalscorers this season. 14 different players have already scored at least 1 goal, leaving them just 2 men short of last season´s 16 different players. term's figure of 16.
FC Barcelona goalscor… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona Coach Rijkaard: "I am not leaving - I am committed to Barcelona!"19th March 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has confirmed that he will not leave the Blaugrana for any other team, despite current rumours linking him with a move to AC Milan in the summer. Rijkaard has made it clear that he still feels he owes Barca after they to… more » International Week: 10 Barca player´s away with national teams - Deco out19th March 2007 10 players of FC Barcelona will travel to meet their national teams to compete in the qualifiers for Euro 2008, the African Nations Cup and the preparation games for the Americas Cup. Barca coach Frank Rijkaard will be without the majority part of his te… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Deco needs Finger Operation - Out for Weeks!19th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s midfield star Deco will have surgery today on the injured right finger from the game against Recreativo on Saturday at Huelva. Deco had been substituted by Gio Van Bronckhorst after he clashed with Recre player Aitor in the 66th minute.… more » Video Highlights, La Liga: RECREATIVO DE HUELVA - FC BARCELONA 0:4 (0:3)19th March 2007 Video Highlights: Saturday 17/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 27
RECREATIVO DE HUELVA - FC BARCELONA 0:4 (0:3)
Nuevo Colombino, Huelva – Capacity: 21.000
Referee: Havier Turienzo Alvarez
Goals:
0-1 Eto´o 3´
0-2 Zambrotta 39´
0-3 Eto´o 41´
0-4… more » Xavi Alonso: Barcelona have special Place in my Heart but have to talk to Liverpool first!18th March 2007 Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was flattered by the rumpurs that European Champions FC Barcelona are preparing an offer for the former Real Sociedad star. Xabi Alonso admitted that Barca has a special place in his heart and that he has a strong feeling… more » Deco injured Finger against Recreativo18th March 2007 Deco had to be replaced in the 67th minute in yesterdayßs match against Recreativo in Huelva, due to an injury to a finger in his right hand, aggravated after a collision. Gio came on in his place as a precaution, especially considering that the Portugue… more » Barcelona coach Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: RECREATIVO - FC BARCELONA 0:418th March 2007 FC Barcelona's manager Frank Rijkaard was very content with the victory, although he recognized that the team wasn't perfect. In the official post match press conference, Frank Rijkaard emphasized the importance of Eto´o's early goal after only three min… more » Barcelona Player´s Post Match Comments: RECREATIVO - FC BARCELONA 0:418th March 2007 The atmosphere after the 4:0 victory over Recreativo de Huelva was great. FC Barcelona has got it in their own hands now to bring home a third consecutive title.
Below are some of the Barca player´s post match comments:
Deco:
The first half was very… more » Manchester United´s Ferguson wrong in Barca and Real critism18th March 2007 Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Real Madrid and Barcelona of using United's Cristiano Ronaldo as a pawn in their presidential election campaigns. Both Spanish giants, Real Madrid and European Champions FC Barcelona have been heavily linked with a move for… more » Match Report, La Liga: RECREATIVO DE HUELVA - FC BARCELONA 0:4 (0:3)18th March 2007 Match Report: Saturday 17/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 27
RECREATIVO DE HUELVA - FC BARCELONA 0:4 (0:3)
Nuevo Colombino, Huelva – Capacity: 21.000
Referee: Havier Turienzo Alvarez
Goals:
0-1 Eto´o 3´
0-2 Zambrotta 39´
0-3 Eto´o 41´
0-4 Mes… more » Match Preview, La Liga: RECREATIVO DE HUELVA - FC BARCELONA17th March 2007 Match Preview: Saturday 17/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 27
RECREATIVO DE HUELVA - FC BARCELONA
Nuevo Colombino, Huelva – Capacity: 21.000
Referee: Havier Turienzo Alvarez
Recreativo (4-4-2): López Vallejo - Merino, Beto, Mario, Dani Bautis… more » Zambrotta & Giuly in - Marquez, Oleguer, Ezquerro & Motta out16th March 2007 The two players that missed the match with Real Madrid through suspension, Zambrotta and Giuly are the only new additions to the squad for the game against Recreativo. Marquez has been omitted by Rikjaard while Oleguer is suspended.
Zambrotta and Giuly h… more » Villarreal´s Diego Forlan: Cristiano Ronaldo would accept Barcelona offer16th March 2007 Villarreal striker and former Manchester United player Diego Forlan believes Cristiano Ronaldo would accept a good offer to join FC Barcelona.
Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo is currently discussing a new contract with Manchester United but F… more » Chelsea´s Robben: Barcelona No. 1 Club - but not now16th March 2007 FC Barcelona had been linked recently with a transfer of unsettled Chelsea winger and Dutch international Arjen Robben.
Arjen Robben’s father confirmed that FC Barcelona would be his son´s first choice, if Barca wanted him and Chelsea would let him leav… more » Ronaldinho´s Transfer Rumours to AC Milan denied16th March 2007 There has been a lot of gossip in the international press during the last weeks concerning a possible transfer of Ronaldinho to AC Milan. these rumours have been now categorical denied from both sides, FC Barcelona and AC Milan. Both Clubs keep excellent… more » Belletti signed until 200916th March 2007 FC Barcelona full back and European Cup hero Juliano Belletti has signed a one-year extension to his current deal that will keep him at Barca until 30th June 2009. His release clause remains at € 60 mill. As a result of the agreement, Belletti will be on… more » Video Highlights: FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID 3-314th March 2007 Video Highlights: Saturday 10/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 26
FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 98.300
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
0-1 Van Nistelrooy 5´
1-1 Messi 11´
1-2 Van Nistelrooy 13´ (pen.)
2-2 Messi… more » Messi´s Reaction on Sunday after scoring 3 Goals against Real Madrid13th March 2007 There was a lot of hype around the young Argentinian Leo Messi, after scoring 3 goals in "El Classico". Despite all the praise he has received for his performance and goals against Real Madrid, Messi was as modest as ever the following day.
Here are so… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Messi Real Players frustrated with Draw - Torres hails Messi13th March 2007 Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas believes the club is losing respect and the fear factor that has made them such a great side over the years.
Casillas revealed his frustration about the 3-3 draw with arch-rivals FC Barcelona:
You leave hurt becaus… more » Javier Saviola: "Difficult to stay at FC Barcelona!"13th March 2007 Javier Saviola has revealed that he will probably have to leave FC Barcelona, even the Catalan Club is his first choice. Saviola is a free agent next summer when his contract expires but admitted that the European Champions have not made any offer yet. S… more » Barca hero Messi: "It was a special game for me!"13th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s "El Clasico" hero, young Lionel Messi, was over the moon after his hat-trick against arch-rival Real Madrid. The Argentine starlet put on a great show at Camp Nou on this nioght and rescued 10-man Barca one point with a superb last-minute… more » Laporta´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID12th March 2007 FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes after the 3-3 draw against Real Madrid on Saturday evening that FC Barcelona has excellent chances to win the Spanish Championship for the third consecutive time.
Here are his post match comments:
Barça ar… more » Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID 3:312th March 2007 Here are some of FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard´s post match comments during the official press conference:
Looking at the whole game and seeing that despite playing ten against eleven that we were still capable of earning a draw, we can view it… more » Barca Player´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID 3:312th March 2007 Below are the comments of some of the FC Barcelona players after the game:
Andres Iniesta:
The sending off affected us. Playing with ten men is always difficult because the team must give something even more. But I think that in the end a draw was a g… more » Match Report, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID 3:3 (2:2)11th March 2007 Match Report: Saturday 10/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 26
FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 98.300
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
0-1 Van Nistelrooy 5´
1-1 Messi 11´
1-2 Van Nistelrooy 13´ (pen.)
2-2 Messi 27´… more » FC Barcelona´s Messi: I do not hate Madrid - I just love Barcelona09th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s wonderboy Lionel Messi prepares himself for Saturday´s clash against Real Madrid and Leo believes "El Clasico" is unlike any other game in the world.
He is expecting a hot atmosphere in Camp Nou and revealed:
I always place more importa… more » Rijkaard´s Pre-Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID09th March 2007 In the official press conference prior to "El Classico", Barca coach Frank Rikjaard said that he believes that the home fans in Camp Nou will be of advantage and a decisive factor to beat arch rivals Real Madrid. Rijkaard believes that his team does not… more » Match Preview, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID09th March 2007 Match Preview: Saturday 10/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 26
FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes - Belletti (Oleguer), Thuram, Puyol, Sylvinho - Mar… more » Real Madrid´s Squad List for "EL Clasico" against FC Barcelona09th March 2007 Merengue coach Fabio Capello has called up the following Real Madrid squad for El Clasico on Saturday night:
Iker Casillas, Diego López, Casilla, Michel Salgado, Iván Helguera, Pavón, Marcelo, Torres, Sergio Ramos, Mejía, Emerson, Diarrá, Guti, Gago, De… more » Ronaldinho selected for Clasico against Real Madrid09th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s inspitational forward Ronaldinho has been included in the squad list for "El Clasico" against Real Madrid on Saturday, despite muscular problems in his left leg. The Brazilian superstar will still be a doubt right up until the last minute.… more » "Big Ears" left Barcelona for Athens09th March 2007 As tradition demands since 1997, the European Cup was handed over prior to the quarter final draw by current Champions FC Barcelona, to new UEFA president Michel Platini, so it can be displayed in Athens, who hosts the final this year. President Joan Lap… more » Ronaldinho might play against Real Madrid!09th March 2007 Ronaldinho might be fit in time to play in "El Clasico" between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on Saturday at Camp Nou. Tests carried out by FC Barcelona´s medical team have ruled out any type of muscular tear. Ronaldinho is progressing to recover from th… more » Bebeto on Barca TV: "For Madrid it is more difficult!"09th March 2007 José Roberto Gama de Oliveira, better known as "Bebeto", former Brazilian world cup winner and Deportivo La Coruna star appeared on Barça TV to analyse this year´s "El Classico" at Camp Nou. The Brazilian considers Barça as favourites for Saturdays encou… more » FC Barcelona´s Valdes: "Real will be in a real Mess, if Barca win!"09th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s goalkeeper Víctor Valdés believes that victory in Saturday's game against Real Madrid is an opportunity to stregthen the team at every level. Goalkeeper Valdes believes that Real is under a lot of pressure to get out of Camp Nou with a res… more » 8 Points ahead, if Barca beat Real09th March 2007 FC Barcelona always perform well, when both teams meet for "El Clasico" in Camp Nou and Barca is ahead in the table. Barca have not lost any of their 9 last encounters when Real Madrid visited Barcelona and Barca was placed before the Merengues in the La… more » Txiki Begiristain: Winning League and Cup make another fantastic season!08th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s technical secretary Txiki Begiristain admitted that the elimination from the Champions League to Liverpool has been a major disappointment but stressed out that the season is far from over.
Txiki explained:
It is a major disappointmen… more » Abidal Agent confirms: Barcelona first Choice, then Arsenal - Liverpool no08th March 2007 The agent of Olympique Lyon´s left full back Eric Abidal, David Venditelli, has reveald that the player is ready to join current European Champions FC Barcelona, if they meet the French International´s € 15 Mill. buy-out clause. Agent Venditelli also rev… more » Video Highlights: LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA 0:1 (0:0)07th March 2007 Match Report: Tuesday 06/03/2007 20:45 (GMT +1): Champions League, Last 16, second leg
LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA 0:1 (0:0) (2:2 aggregate)
Anfield, Liverpool ? Attendance: 45.000
Referee: Herbert Fandel (GER)
Goals:
0-1 Gudjohnsen 75?
Liverpool FC (4… more » Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA 0:107th March 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard admitted that the tie against Liverpool was lost at Camp Nou but hailed the pride of his players on the pitch.
Here are some of his post match comments in the official press conference:
Liverpool played a great gam… more » Barca Player´s Post Match Comments: LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA 0:107th March 2007 The FC Barcelona players all expressed their disappointment to go out of the Champions League against Liverpool, but there is no time mourn because now they have to focus on the important match on Saturday against arch rivals Real Madrid in "El Classico"… more » Barca Player´s Post Match Comments: LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA 0:107th March 2007 The FC Barcelona players all expressed their disappointment to go out of the Champions League against Liverpool, but there is no time mourn because now they have to focus on the important match on Saturday against arch rivals Real Madrid in "El Classico"… more » Liverpool Fans admire great Barca Fans at Anfield/Liverpool07th March 2007 Yesterday night, the Barca fans who supported their team at Anfield received a lot of admiration for their good behaviour and support for their team. Good fans are always a credit to their club and add to the club´s reputation.
It seems it was a special… more » Match Report, Champions League: LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA 0:1 (0:0)07th March 2007 Match Report: Tuesday 06/03/2007 20:45 (GMT +1): Champions League, Last 16, second leg
LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA 0:1 (0:0) (2:2 aggregate)
Anfield, Liverpool – Attendance: 45.000
Referee: Herbert Fandel (GER)
Goals:
0-1 Gudjohnsen 75´
Liverpool FC (4… more » Barca will face Liverpool in lucky yellow06th March 2007 FC Barcelona will wear the famous fluorescent yellow away shirts when they take on Liverpool at Anfield tonight. Last year´s away shirt are famous for the luck they brough the team, as they have never lost using the unique away kit since it was introduce… more » Bayern´s Podolski: "I am a huge Barcelona Fan - Therefore we must beat Real Madrid!"05th March 2007 Germany´s young world Cup sensation Lucas Podolski revealed prior to the UEFA Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich that he is a big Barca fan.
Real will go with a 3-2 advantage into the game and 3 days later will face fierce rival… more » Match Preview, Champions League: LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA05th March 2007 Match Preview: Tuesday 06/03/2007 20:45 (GMT +1): Champions League, Last 16, second leg
LIVERPOOL FC - FC BARCELONA
Anfield, Liverpool – Capacity: 45.000
Referee: Herbert Fandel (GER)
Liverpool FC (4-4-2): Reina - Finnan, Agger, Carragher, Arbeloa - Xab… more » The Barca Squad that travelled to Liverpool05th March 2007 Barca midfielder Deco and defender Thuram have returned to the squad, while Ezquerro, Belletti, Motta and Gio stay in Barcelona.
Here is the FC Barcelona squad that travelled to Liverpool:
Valdés, Giuly, Márquez, Xavi, Iniesta, Jorquera, Puyol, Oleguer,… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Txiki Begiristain: "Liverpool have lost at Anfield before!"05th March 2007 FC Barcelona's technical secretary, Txiki Begiristain, has a clear opinion of what has to be done if Barca wants to beat Liverpool at Anfield:
We can not lose our identity and have to create chances. We will play with the intention of being effective a… more » Barca Coach Rijkaard: "Everyone believes Liverpool have already won!"05th March 2007 FC Barcelona Frank Rijkaard knows that his team has a huge mountain to climb but feels that all the pressure is on Liverpool this time. Rijkaard takes his FC Barcelona team to Anfield for the second leg of the Champions League tie on Tuesday and believes… more » Look, this is the way, how to beat Liverpool at Anfield05th March 2007 Here are two video clips that demonstrate, how Barca has to approach Liverpool nat Anfield.
This video is a perfect demonstration of possession football. Let the ball and opponent run. As long as the opponent does not have the ball, they can nopt score… more » Video Highlights: FC SEVILLA - FC BARCELONA 2:105th March 2007 Video Highlights: Saturday 03/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 25
FC SEVILLA - FC BARCELONA 2:1 (1:1)
Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla – Capacity: 45.000
Referee:
FC Sevilla (4-4-2): Palop - Daniel Alves, Ocio (red card 29´), Dragutinovic, David… more » Liverpool´s Kuyt sure to win against Barcelona05th March 2007 Liverpool´s striker Dirk Kuyt has promissed to Liverpool supporters that they will beat FC Barcelona and continue their Champions League run. Despite loosing 0-1 to Manchester United at home, Kuyt believes Liverpool was just unlucky and will beat Barca i… more » Xavi: 3-4-3 a winning formular at Anfield?05th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s midfield star Xavi is anticipating a difficult task against Liverpool but believes that the 3-4-3 system used in the difficult Copa del Rey victory in Zaragoza could be the basis of the team´s approach at Anfield.
Barca has to score at le… more » Lion Samuel Eto´o roars: "I want to play against Liverpool"05th March 2007 FC Barcelona´s striker Samuel Eto'o is demanding from coach Rijkaard to play him in the UEFA Champions League second leg against Liverpool at anfield on tuesday night. Sammy missed the 2-1 defeat in the first leg at Camp Nou seeking full match fitness af… more » Rijkaard´s Post-Match Comments: FC SEVILLA - FC BARCELONA 2:105th March 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard believes that the FC Sevilla match could serve as a lesson for the match against Liverpool at Anfield. all in all Rijkaard felt that Sevilla deserved to win, after fighting a big battle.
Here are some of Rijkaard´s post… more » Barca Player´s Post Match Comments: FC SEVILLA - FC BARCELONA05th March 2007 Here are some of the comments made by Barca players after the match, who all agreed that the Blaugrana missed a great opportunity to finish off the game and extend the lead at the top:
Gianluca Zambrotta:
I haven't said anything, I only looked at t… more » Match Report, La Liga: FC SEVILLA - FC BARCELONA 2:1 (1:1)05th March 2007 Match Report: Saturday 03/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 25
FC SEVILLA - FC BARCELONA 2:1 (1:1)
Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla – Capacity: 45.000
Referee:
FC Sevilla (4-4-2): Palop - Daniel Alves, Ocio (red card 29´), Dragutinovic, David - J… more » Rijkaard´s Pre-Match Comments: FC Sevilla - FC Barcelona03rd March 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard commented the situation prior the big match between FC Sevilla and FC Barcelona during the official press conference. Barca coach Rijkaard admitted that this is an important, but not definite match and therefore is alrea… more » No. 1 in China: Ronaldinho!03rd March 2007 Following a poll in the daily newspaper TITAN LIFANG, Ronaldinho has been voted the most favourite player in China. Over 30,000 TITAN LIGANG readers took part in this survey and the result was pretty clear: Ronaldinho is the No. 1
1. Ronaldinho, FC Barc… more » Barca plan Scotland Tour during Summer Pre-Season03rd March 2007 European and Spanish champions FC Barcelona are planning a pre-season tour to Scotland this summer. The Blaugrana are believed to be holding talks with both Dundee United and Hibernian about two friendly matches in July as part of their pre-season prepar… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Match Preview, La Liga: FC SEVILLA - FC BARCELONA02nd March 2007 Match Preview: Saturday 03/03/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 25
FC SEVILLA - FC BARCELONA
Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla – Capacity: 45.000
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FC Sevilla (4-4-2): Palop - Daniel Alves, Javi Navarro (Aitor Ocio), Escude, Dragutinovic (Davi… more » Eto´o second in CAF African Player of the Year Competition02nd March 2007 FC Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, who was on the run for a record fourth successive award, was surprisingly named second best African Player in 2006, despite being out for nearly 5 month with a knee injury.
Chelsea´s didier Drogba won the CAF African… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Eto´o Eto´o rested for Liverpool Match?02nd March 2007 Barca´s star striker Samuel Eto'o might be rested for the La Liga top match of the weekend against FC Sevilla. Reports suggested that FC Barcelona´s medical team adviced to take it easy on Samuel Eto´o returning to first team action after the striker… more » FC Barcelona in Transfer Talks over Ajax´s Sneijder?01st March 2007 Press reports suggested that FC Barcelona finally have opened initial transfer talks with Ajax Amsterdam over midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
The young and talented offensive midfielder has been linked with several clubs recently (athletico Madrid and Valen… more » Fabregas dreams of Barca - or Espanol?01st March 2007 Arsenal youngster Cesc Fabregas is hoping that one day he will return playing in Catalunya. Even the former FC Barcelona youngster insists that he is happy at Arsenal, he confirmed that he is hoping to return to play in Catalunya when his contract is exp… more » Match Report, Copa Del Rey: REAL ZARAGOZA - FC BARCELONA 1:2 (0:2)01st March 2007 Match Report: Wednesday 28/02/2007 21:30 (GMT +1): Copa Del Rey, Quarterfinal, Second Leg
REAL ZARAGOZA - FC BARCELONA 1:2 (0:2)
La Romareda, Zaragoza – Attendance: 35.000
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Real Zaragoza (4-4-2): César – Diogo, Piqué, Gabriel Milito, Juanfran –… more » |
