Barca - 8, Almeria - 0 - Barca Lights Up a Goal Fest

FC Barcelona registered their biggest victory so far this season, with a 8-0 victory over Almeria. This victory it is a great way to prepare for the Clasico which will be held on next Monday. This also equals our biggest victory record away from home. Messi scored thrice, Bojan twice and Pedro, Iniesta plus an unfortunate own goal completed the tally for FC Barcelona. Almeira came out with the decision to stay deep and defend deep. That proved to be a big mistake. Guardiola decided not to take any ridk with Pique as he could get himself suspended for the Clasico. That gave Andreu Fontas a rare start in La Liga. He partnered Puyol at the centre of the defense with Maxwell and Alves as full-back. Iniesta, Mascherano and Xavi formed the midfield. The attacking trio remained unchanged with Messi, Villa and Pedro.

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FC Barcelona to Face Athletic Bilbao in Copa Del Rey

The Copa Del Rey draw were made today and Athletci Bilbao will be FC Barcelona's opponent in the next round. There was no seeding alloted for the draw and the possibility of drawing Real Madrid was always there. Real Madrid will be facing Levante in the next round and a Barca-Madrid final is a real possibility. The entire draw is Valencia-Vilarreal, Barça-Athletic Club, Cordoba-Deportivo, Betis-Getafe, Almeria-Mallorca, Seville - Malaga, Madrid-Levante and Atlético-Espanyol.

FC Barcelona vs Villareal Match Pictures

This is especially for Leonardo.

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FC Barcelona - 3, Villareal - 1

Lionel Messi double secures Barca victory

FC Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga table with a comfortable 3-1 win against thrid placed Villareal. Two goals from Messi and one from Villa was enough to see off the challenge from posed by the team in Yellow. Real Madrid will play only tomorrow and that means we could remain in te top for close to 24 hours. Billed as the clash of Titans, the match did live upto its billing especially in the first half. But second half saw Barca taking full control and shut the door firmly on VillarealAS I wrote in my preview, Puyol and Abidal partnered in the centre of defense with Alves and Maxwell as full back. The midfield had the best possible combination with Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets. Messi, Pedro and Villa formed the attacking trio.

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