A lone Cesc Fabregas goal gave Barca a deserved victory against Celtic.
Oct 2, 2013
Sep 25, 2013
FC Barcelona - 4, Real Sociedad - 1 Full Highlights Video
So after a small wait, Neymar has opened his account in La Liga. It doesn't matter as he is already have assisted 5 goals in last 5 outings. Barca marched onto their defense of title with a brilliant 4-1 victory against Real Sociedad.
Sep 22, 2013
Pedro's Hat-Trick Sinks Rayo; Barca - 4, Rayo - 0
Barca continued with their excellent start to the season with 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Usually a 4-0 victory would be described as a thrashing. But not this one. This was even for most of the parts, the difference was our strikers were able to cash on the chances at the correct time. The match was to an extend an exhibition of how fragile our defense was, it was understandable as there were some changes which exposed them a bit.Martino continued with his rotation policy, this time Montoya finds a place in the starting line-up instead of Dani Alves. The back four for this outing was Montoya, Mascherano, Pique and Adriano. The midfield trio also saw the rotation with Song finding a place in starting eleven; a rare start along with Cesc and Xavi. The front three was Pedro, Messi and Neymar, more or less expected.
Sep 20, 2013
Sep 19, 2013
FC Barcelona - 4, Ajax - 0 Highlights Videos | All Goals Videos
Another Lionel Messi hat-trick gave Barca the perfect start to the UEFA Champions League 2013-14 season. Sometimes we take this guy for granted; then it's undertsandable when someone scores at the rate like him.
Sep 16, 2013
Little Lionel Messi Makes the Big Difference; FC Barcelona - 3, Sevilla - 2
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it. - Horace
In the end the Little Genius on the Pitch made the big difference. It was the 93rd minute, the fans were losing hope but still called for a last push, the players almost gave up, Barca has conjured up a way to give up a healthy two goal lead, many fellow cules switched off their TV, I almost did till I saw the determination of Lionel Messi; so I decided to wait for the final whistle and that was the best decision I made for some time. Let's be honest, had it not been for Lionel Messi we would be sitting and thinking how we managed to end up losing two points. In a way that's cruel on other players, for most of the match most of them were better than the Argentinian. I don't think we have seen Messi playing this crap in some time. It was horrible to watch him in the first half, constantly losing possession, every attempted mazy run getting blocked, over hitting deliveries; it wasn't the Lionel we knew! On the contrary the newcomer Neymar simply majestic, he was terrorising any player defending on the left; at times they simply gave up; he was simply magical. But in the end had it not been for the Argentinian his whole hard work would have gone to waste.
Sep 4, 2013
Video Memories - Ronaldinho vs Real Madrid
Is there any better way to kill time when the players are away on International break? Don't think so. Ronaldinho's majestic performance earned him a standing ovation at the Bernebeu, something only repeated for Maradona previously.
Unbelievable! Barca will extend Zubizarreta's Contract
"Non-performance can always be explained away" - Harold S. Geneen
Andoni Zubizarreta's contract at Barca will be extended by two years till the end of June 2016. The contract would have ended at the end of this season, but unfortunately it also had the option to extend it for further two years; had the club been impressed by his work. And now the club is looking to reward Zubizarreta's performance, which involves nothing other than being confused at the state of affair with two additional years. Then it comes as no surprise to anyone who follows Rosell's policies. Andoni Zubizarreta in simple words is a great servant for the master, and is been rewarded for that - his loyalty. His performance as the the Sporting Director reached his pinnacle this transfer window with the club looking absolutely clueless and desperate. The club simply resembled a bad joke in the transfer window, only to be outdone by David Moyes and Company.
Sep 2, 2013
Barca Secures three Points with Lionel Messi Hat-Trick; Barca - 3, Valencia - 2
A first half hat-trick from FC Barcelona's little Argentinian magician, Lionel Messi helped in edging past a resolute Valencia at the Mestalla. This was the first hat-trick of Messi in the season and we only had to wait five official games for it. All five goals of the match came in the first half, with Valencia hitting twice only in the injury time. In my FC Barcelona vs Valencia preview, I did write about how tough our previous visits to Mestalla have been. This one was no different with the rhythm swinging to and forth throughout the match. It was real end to end stuff, something we all expected and in the end these three points would feel pretty vital. We did have our negatives from the match, especially with Busquets injury. But it could work to our benefit as he could be left out of the National duties. Let's wait!
Barca - 3, Valencia - 2 Goals & Highlights Videos
Sensational hat-trick by Messi secured Barca all three points at Mestalla. The five goal thriller had a breath taking first half in which all the goals were made.
Aug 31, 2013
Barca vs Valencia 2012-13 Highlights Videos
FC Barcelona's last visit to Mestalla ended with a 1-1 draw with both goals coming in the first half. Watch the highlights from that match to see how tough this visit is gonna be.
Barca vs Valencia Match preview
Barca will play their third match in the 2013-14 La Liga season tomorrow night at the Mestalla. There is no need to say that it's going to be a tough trip; Barca fans have always considered the trip to Mestalla a very tough one, especially after Guardiola took over. No other team have managed to stifle our playing style like the Valencian players have done, that too consistently. Our last five visits to Mestalla in La Liga has seen us winning once and drawing the rest of four times. But never consider those draws as boring affairs, they were the most entertaining draws one could watch and all of them had goals in it too. Our last visit to Valencia ended in a 1-1 draw, we had to thank Valdes in saving us that day with some brilliant saves. Incidentally Valdes has been saving our skin in the last couple of matches and he may have to do it again tomorrow night.
Aug 29, 2013
Recap those Brilliant Moments - FC Barcelona - 4, Milan - 0
For those who are a bit worried by us getting in to the Group of Death, let's look back to that brilliant performance against Milan.
FC Barcelona drawn in to Group of Death
Barca has been drawn in to what undoubtedly could be termed as the "Group of Death" in 2013-14 UEFA Champions League Group stage. FC Barcelona has been drawn along with AC Milan, Ajax FC and Celtic in Group H in the draw. The Milan clash has become a regular even in the Europe fixture. For the last two seasons we have been playing them regularly. In the 2011-12 season we were drawn with them, that time also in Group H. Last season one of our best performances came against Milan at the Camp Nou, but then the first leg exposed all our weaknesses also. Quite a tough debut for Tata Martino! There are some interesting draw in other groups also. Another tough group is the Group F with Arsenal, Dortmund, Marseille and Napoli. Our arch-rivals are in a comparatively easy group with Juventus, Galatasaray and Copenhagen keeping them company. The other Spanish team Real Soceidad has a difficult task with Manchester United, Shaktar Donetsk and Bayer Leverkusen in their group. Atletico Madrid meanwhile is in a better proposition having to face Porto, Zenit and FC Austria Vienna.
Victor Valdes Twin save against Atletco Madrid
Once again it was Victor Valdes who produced the two defining moments for Barca in the 2nd Leg.
Highlights of FC Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup Triumph against Atletico Madrid
FC Barcelona won their first Trophy under Tata Martino following a goal less draw against Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou. Neymar's first leg away goal proved crucial in what turned out to be a rather tough two legged affair.
Aug 26, 2013
"Lionel Messi" is the name of Cesc Fabregas' Troubles at Barca
Agreed, it's quite a sensational or better put a scandalous headline. But let's be honest there is a lot of truth in this headline. It's a headline which will drive Lionel Messi's detractors to ecstasy; it's also one which could trouble a Barca supporter too. Let me start by announcing to those Messi detractors, who would be rushing looking for yet another fantasy article of "How Messi is hurting his colleagues?" or "How Messi has monopolized decision making at Barca?". If you are one of those, you are at the wrong place. In fact this article has nothing to do with Lionel Messi, instead it's fullest and solely concentrated on the Spanish midfielder, Cesc Fabregas and his troubles at Barca. If you find Lionel Messi's name being mentioned so often in this article, it's purely because of the talent and the greatness of the Little Argentinian. In the end, we all are very fortunate to have one of the greatest players in the history donning the Barca colors; and it's natural that every discussion of Barca will see his name being dragged in a fair number of times.
Sensational Adriano strike secures three point for Barca ; Barca - 1, Malaga - 0
It took a rather sensational strike from Barca's Brazilian full back, Adriano to see off the threat of Malaga in Barca's first away match of the season. There was no logic for this match to have become a nervy, hard fought and gritty affair. As I wrote in my preview - Malaga vs Barca Match Preview, this was supposed to be a walk in the park for our boys. Malaga has lost most of their best players, almost all of their highest earners, almost all of those who made a difference in the previous season; but still we struggled. Looks like I was guilty of over looking a rather small fact of life; the grit and resolve of a group of players. Regardless of all their problems, they had something to prove as players with honor - that they will not simply roll down. And prove they did. In fact one had to admit that they were rather unfortunate last night, first to concede a goal in that fashion, second not to have scored the equaliser by the time whistle was blown.
Aug 25, 2013
Official Facebook Accounts of FC Barcelona Players
Recently I did start a All About FC Barcelona Facebook Fan Page in order to share a ton of videos, images and new update with all Barca fans. Had some followings by now and was looking to add some value by helping you all follow all the Barca players in Facebook. So with some work I have finally prepared the list of verified Facebook accounts of our players. Don't forget to follow them. Also follow the All About FC Barcelona fan page to get all the latest Barca Video compilations. It's not possible for me to have individual post for interesting video compilations I find on the net.
Aug 24, 2013
Barca vs Malaga Match Preview
For the second week running Barca will be facing a team with a new manager and one who lost almost all of their best players. Now considering the state of La Liga affairs, we should not be alarmed at this as this is the state of majority of the teams. Also as an opposition this is one hell of a good thing as most of the game will be just like walk-over. I tend to disagree with anyone who calls me arrogant and over-confident for saying that. That's simply is the fact. Malaga was one of the bright spot in La Liga's last season. But how are they supposed to stand up against us tomorrow night? Look at their losses; first they lost their manager who was responsible for their brilliant revival even with all financial issues. Then they lost all of their best players; every one of them went. I know many would only have thought that they lost Isco alone; nope they lost Joaquín, Toulalán, Demichelis, Saviola, Baptista, Lucas Piazon etc. For the record Malaga's problem were more or less their own making and the La Liga economic disparity played a very little part only; still in the end the only loser is La Liga. They seriously have to re-think the strategy of forcing clubs to become public limited companies! It's not solving the issues either; actually it's making it worse.
FC Barcelona Video Recap - Malaga vs Barca 2012-13 Season
FC Barcelona Videos from our Last visit to LA ROSALEDA. Goals from Messi, Fabregas and Thiago gave Barca a comfortable victory.
Aug 22, 2013
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Full Match Videos
Full Match Videos of First leg of Barca's Spanish Super Cup against Atletico Madrid.
Lionel Messi to Miss Out Super Cup 2nd Leg against Atletico Madrid
Lionel Messi is set to miss out on the return leg of Spanish Super Cup clash against Atletico Madrid. Messi injured himself and had to be substituted midway through the match which ended at 1-1. Even with an away goal the tie remains balanced. The away goal is a huge plus for us, but that would be difficult to defend as we have a porous defense for sometime. Find the Messi injury video below:
Barca vs Atletico Madrid Super Cup Goals - Barca -1 : Atletico - 1
Goals from new boys David Villa and Neymar made for an exciting 1-1 draw at the Vicente Calderon. With a vital away goal we will play the second leg at home on next Wednesday.
Aug 19, 2013
Reviewing the FC Barcelona Game against Levante
It's always fun to look back into a game where your team has demolished the opponents with no mercy. Agreed, it was a 7-0 demolition of one of the poorest of the other sides in La Liga. But still it's nice. The first half performance was something like a dream where we just terrorized the Levante defense. They didn't know what to do at times and was literally overpowered in terms of numbers at times in the box. Like my commentator said "It would be a great success for Levante if they could take the ball to the half line". But how much should we read from this performance? Some would argue that considering Levante has constantly managed to trouble us in past encounters, this performance is epic! But let's be honest, we played Levante at the worst possible time for them and the best possible time for us. They have just started playing under Joaquín Caparrós; they lost their best players in the summer and had more than two players making their debut last night. They were never ready to face us; none of that is our problem.
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