Antonio Banderas Impressed by Barca and Iniesta

Hollywood Actor Antonio Banderas was present in the Nou Camp VIP box during the FC Barcelona vs Sevilla match. The Desperado star has revealed his admiration for Barca and the way they played on the night. While talking to Barca TV he mentioned that Barca had a good chance of winning all three competitions – League, Cup and Champions League: “I can see Barça as champion in all three competitions. They’re unstoppable and I will risk saying they will win the three titles”. Banderas also singled out Andres Iniesta for special praise - "It was a beautiful game of football with a fundamental star - Andrés Iniesta. He’s surprising everyone. Whichever team you support you have to take your hat off to Barça. They’re making us enjoy the season and they’ll give the fans a lot of pleasure". Earlier Antonio Banderas met club president Joan Laporta who presented him with a FC Barcelona shirt bearing the actor's name. After the match against Sevilla, compliments are coming for Barca players from all the side. BUt they should be careful not to be complacent with the praises all around. We are well placed in three of the premier competition but there is still a huge possibility of us ending without a silverware.

In other news, Valencia has reportedly suffered another set back in their preparation to take on Barca at Mestalla. Valencia's influential winger, Joaquin has been ruled out from the clash between Barca and Valencia. This is in addition to the absence of David Albelda who also is sidelined with injuries. Meanwhile the squad trained on Thursday at the Joan Gamper complex. The only absentees were Milito and Caceres. Caceres missed training due to laryngitis, which is inflammation of the larynx. Subhankar Mondal, from Goal.com has taken his love for Real Madrid to another level. He wrote an article asking Whether Pepe Should Be Forgiven for HIs Deeds? Actually it is more like he is pointing out reasons and excuses for forgiving Pepe. According to him, since Pepe didn't hurt Casquero that much, he could be forgotten. It is in the same line of "If someone shoots you and misses, he should be forgotten and if he didn't misses he shouldn't".

FC Barcelona vs Sevilla Pictures on 22/04/09

FC Barcelona Player Rating against Sevilla on 22/04/09

Valdes - 6.5 - Had a decent night. Kept another clean sheet. Now he has not conceded a goal for 632 minutes in the league. Looked a bgit more nervous in the end but was sloid otherwise.

Abidal - 7 - Was solid throughout the match. It's true that capel did get past him at some time. But that's ok. Otherwise did very well in defense and did contribute somewhat upfront.

Marquez - 6.5 - Another confident display. Did well throughout the match. Was the culprit in leaving Kone free for the header, luckily for him Kone wasted the chance. Had a long range shot brushing the bar.

Pique - 7 - Was better than his counterpart. Did well throughout except in some occasion against Capel. Had a great chance to enter the scoresheet but wasted it.

Alves - 7.5 - Left lots of spaces in defense but linked really well in attack. May be he was missing messi a bit.

Xavi - 9 - Another brilliant performance from the General. His understanding with Iniesta is out of this world. Took his goal really well. Was involved in most of Barca attack.

Toure - 8 - Great performance. Never noticed him in the entire match but was solid in cutting most of Sevilla moves. He gave Xavi the freedom to venture forward.

Keita - 7 - Had a decent game. Had a blocked shot. He has no problem going forward.

Iniesta - 9.5 - One goal and three assist, what can we say more. May be we will still demand more from him. Actuall he should had three more assist if xavi, Eto and Pique took their easy chances well. The best thing is he is improving in every match. This performance will force Barca fans to recognise that he is as good as Messi.

Eto - 8 - Wasted some chances but took his goal.Was involved very much in attack. It was good to see he getting involved after a couple of poor matches.

Henry - 8.5 - Two of the goals came after Henry stole the ball and that said everything about his performance. Converted his goal well from a tight angle.

Substitutes : Hleb (6), Bojan (6) and Sylvinho (6)

Man Of The Match - Andres Iniesta