Tags: defence

Barca: Defending well - Scoring top!


14th February 2007
FC Barcelona are three points clear at the top of La Liga with the team scoring goals, creating pressure from all positions and defending very well. Barca has only conceded one goal in its last four matches and this only goal was a penalty. But the team… more »
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Medical Report on the injuries of Barca defenders Carles Puyol and Thiago Motta ahead of the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg against Benfica Lisbon


02nd April 2006
FC Barcelona defenders Thiago Motta and Carles Puyol were forced to come off before the end of the 90 minutes against Real Madrid due to a muscle strain and concussion respectively. this adds more concern to the defence problems of due to injuries ahead… more »
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Young Barca B Defender Rodri: "If I get the chance I am happy to take it!"


23rd March 2006
FC Barcelona B team youngster 'Rodri' made his Camp Nou debut in La Liga on the 83th minute in the match against Getafe last Tuesday. With the centre of defence plagued by injuries and Carlos Puyol picking up a fifth yellow card he might get another chan… more »
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Preview: FC Barcelona - Getafe


21st March 2006
Match Preview: Tuesday 21/03/2006 21:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 29 FC Barcelona - Getafe Camp Nou, Barcelona – capacity: 99.000 Referee: Alfonso Pérez Burrull FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belletti, Puyol, Rodri (Oleguer), Sylvinho (Gio) – Iniesta… more »
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Severe Defence Problems for Champions League: Frank Rijkaards options against Benfica


20th March 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is confronted with a severe defence problem due to the muscular injuries of Edmilson and Rafael Marquez. Both players play similar positions, central defender and the defensive holding role, but both are out due to injur… more »
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