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Juve rejects offer from Barca to Pogba

Juventus confirmed the news that says they get an offer from Barcelona for Paul Pogba. However, a bid of 80 million euros was rejected by the Bianconeri.
Barca is serious to get Pogba although they are still serving a ban from FIFA's transfer. Some officials Blaugrana, like Albert Soler and Areido Braida, reportedly flew to Italy on Wednesday (7/1/2015) to meet with the Juve.
In a meeting in Milan, Juve claimed to have agreed not to sell Pogba to another club this summer. This will open up opportunities for Barca to bid Pogba in the summer of next year, when they were freed from punishment transfer.
However, according to Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta, Barca was immediately bid worth 80 million euros (about USD 1.18 trillion) in the meeting. The offer was rejected by Juve.
"Yes, we accept an offer worth 80 million euros," said Marotta told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"However, I can confirm that we will not sell Pogba," he said.

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Juve rejects offer from Barca to Pogba

Against Real Zaragoza, Madrid Still Without Casillas

Real Madrid have not been able to play the best goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, in the game against Real Zaragoza. Despite recovering, Casillas is not ready and will not appear forced.

Casillas has now recovered from injury and cracked hands are full training session. He also had been predicted to enter the squad for the match at home to Zaragoza on Sunday (31/03/2013).

However, Casillas was not going to be brought to Zaragoza. 31-year-old goalkeeper was not yet ready to perform in a competitive match.

"He has not been at a competitive level and he will not be called, but it's true he is training 100 per cent and that's good for everyone," said Madrid assistant coach, Aitor Karanka, as quoted by Football Espana.

"When he's 100 percent ready to perform competitively, then he will be called. Iker In this case, because he was a goalkeeper, it gets more specific," he said.

Madrid squad to face Zaragoza:
Diego Lopez, Adan, Jesus, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao, Carvalho, Marcelo, Arbeloa, Albiol, Khedira, Kaka, Ozil, Alonso, Essien, Modric, Callejon, Di Maria, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Higuain

Against Real Zaragoza, Madrid Still Without Casillas

7 facts after madrid defeat barcelona

The following 7 interesting facts after El Clasico match a few days ago.

1. Madrid successfully move forward into the copa del rey final with 4-2 aggregate win over Barcelona. Thus, this is for the times to the 38th Madrid mealngkah into the final round. A record in the Cup. Madrid was defeated Athletic Bilbao (36) and Barcelona (35). But for the most successful club in the King's Cup is still held by the 26-time champion Barcelona, Bilbao (23), and Madrid (18).

2. This is the biggest defeat Barcelona at Camp Nou since 11 September 2010. Barcelona lost 0-2 at the time of Hercules in La Liga.

3. Besides Real Madrid for the first time, scored 3 goals in the Camp Nou since the 3-3 draw with Barcelona on March 10, 2007 in La Liga.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo also scored 2 goals in the match yesterday. CR7 successfully defeated Lionel Messi to become the first player ever to score in six games El Clasico away to be lucky. So in total CR7 has scored 12 goals from 12 perntadingan El Clasico.

5. With an additional 2 goals belong to Ronaldo, Ronaldo means (16) has passed the Messi goal record (15) in all competitions throughout the year 2013.

6. Ronaldo became the first player always scored two goals in two away games in a row El Clasico. Previous CR7 also scored two goals in the Camp Nou as Barcelona offset Madrid 2-2 in La Liga on October 7, 2012.

7. From 6 games last lived Barcelona, Gerard Pique and his friends conceded first 5 times. And 6th match took place in February.

That he is an interesting fact that came after El Clasico yesterday. Hopefully useful and beneficial

7 facts after madrid defeat barcelona

Madrid has Extra Motivation & Confidence against barca

Real Madrid face Barcelona match counter with confidence. Madrid was ready to try to beat Barca for the second time in a row.

In the middle of next week Madrid will face Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, to determine who will qualify for the next round.

Coupled with the fact that the chance to retain the La Liga title this season is running low, it may be 'El Real' will be a bit to save power when faced with 'El Barca' in El Clasico match at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday (03/02/2013).

Even so, it does not mean Madrid will succumb just remember that faced the enemy this time is heavy. Moreover, they will now appear in the home and victory will be complete match results over Barca in the second leg Copa del Rey was last week at the Camp Nou, which also ensures step 'The White House' to the final games.

"We have a match Barcelona cons with extra motivation after winning at Camp Nou stadium and knowing that (Bernabeu) will be full and our fans will be there to help us," said Kaka at Madrid's official website.

"We can beat anyone anywhere and it gave us confidence," he said.

Match in the Bernabeu at the weekend will be a El Clasico number six on the season. At the latest meeting, Madrid's 3-1 win over Barca at the Camp Nou.

El Clasico Season

23/08/2012 Super Cup (first leg) Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
30/08/2012 Super Cup (second leg) Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
07/10/2012 La Liga Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
30/01/2013 Copa del Rey (semifinal first leg) Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
26/02/2013 Copa del Rey (semifinal first leg) Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid

Madrid has Extra Motivation & Confidence against barca

Andres Iniesta admits that Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova requires the presence in the middle of the team. However, under present conditions, Vilanova health is paramount.

As is known, a tumor in the salivary glands (parotid) Vilanova relapse at the end of last year. After surgery, Vilanova still must undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Recently, he was in New York to cure the illness.

It makes Barca had to face various competitions unaccompanied of the coach. For a while, they were led by assistant Vilanova, Jordi Roura.

Under the command of Roura, Barca is still relatively stable and only lost three times. But two of the three defeats came at crucial game match.

Azulgrana lost 0-2 to AC Milan in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. In order to qualify, they have to work hard and win by a margin of at least three goals in the second meeting.

In another defeat in the Copa del Rey. Subdued Barca Real Madrid 1-3 in the second leg of the semi-finals and eventually lost 2-4 on aggregate.

Iniesta confirmed that the absence of sufficient influence Villanova team. Moreover, in a difficult situation as it is now, they need to figure the coach.

"It would be a lie if I said it did not hurt us. Was a natural and logical, does not have a figure head coach is not easy for us. This is a difficult situation and figure coach is something that is important for the team," said Iniesta in Football Espana .

"I know there are technologies and coaches are doing their best to stay in touch with us., But we're not necessarily going to ask Tito back just because we lost the game match," he explained.

Iniesta said that to current health Vilanova is the most important. He also convinced the coaching staff that is in Barcelona can fill the hole left Vilanova.

"His health is a priority and we believe in the coaching staff here. Tito back We hope when we were still well ahead in the league and still in the Champions League," he said.

Barca Need Vilanova, but His health more important

playing with Barca (Again) On Saturday, Madrid It will not Change the style of play

Playing fast and effective counter-attack Real Madrid were able to "turn off" Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Similar style to be returned this weekend it's time the two met again at the Santiago Bernabeu.

In the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals held at Camp Nou on Wednesday (02/27/2013) pm dawn, Madrid actually in unfavorable conditions after 1-1 draw in the first leg. While Barca are playing at home has many advantages.

Pressed throughout the match, losing control of the ball and the number of shots, but Madrid played smart by using "secret weapon" that they counter-attack quickly and eventually bear fruit three winning goal just once in the final match Barca reply.

Consequently Madrid cruised into the final with a 4-2 aggregate victory and this result could be pumping morale and spirit of the players to catch Barca at the top of La Liga (currently still lagging 16 points) plus also go further in the Champions League.

But for the closest match they have the same importance on the weekend of the 26 La Liga this weekend and his opponent was Barca again. With the appearance shown in the Copa del Rey, Madrid is not impossible to repeat their victory again especially when it is playing in front of his own supporters.

"We have to perform in a similar fashion to win. Tomorrow we will begin to restore the stamina anymore to be performed within the top our performance on Saturday and deliver maximum performance in front of our fans," said Madrid defender Pepe on Football Espana.

playing with Barca (Again) On Saturday, Madrid It will not Change the style of play

Sevilla goalkeeper now so 'Favorites' Ronaldo

Three goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the match Sevilla La Liga Jornada 23. That makes now the Spanish team Sevilla are most often uprooted Ronaldo goal in the league.

Real Madrid recorded a 4-1 win at home to Sevilla on Sunday (10/02/2013) pm dawn. Three of the four goals in the game Madrid made by his star player, Ronaldo.

With the addition of these three goals, Ronaldo is now called Infostrada Live've scored a total of 12 goals against Sevilla in the Champions league.

The number that was also made into the Spanish team Sevilla is now the most common goal is often compromised Ronaldo in the league, past 11 goals against Getafe before.

Ronaldo scored the opponent's goal in La Liga

12 - vs. Sevilla FC

11 - vs. Getafe CF

10 - vs. Malaga CF

8 - vs. Athletic Bilbao

8 - vs. Vilarreal CF

Ronaldo scored the opponent's goal in the entire competition

12 - vs. Sevilla FC

11 - vs. Getafe CF

10 - vs. Malaga CF

10 - vs. FC Barcelona

9 - vs. Aston Villa

Sevilla goalkeeper now so 'Favorites' Ronaldo

Barca defeat Getafe 6-1

Barcelona get winning in his 20th in La Liga this season. Compete at the Camp Nou on Saturday (10/02/2013), Lionel Messi and his friends beat Getafe with a score of 6-1.

Barca's victory has already begun in the sixth minute. Receiving feedback breakthrough Andres Iniesta, Alexis Sanchez, who surged into the penalty box no difficulty Getafe goalkeeper Jordi Codina guarded.

Like Barca would win easily after scoring again in just a seven-minute intervals from the first. Messi wrote his name on the scoreboard after conquering Codina with a left foot shot inside the penalty box. He continued the short ball Thiago Alcantara.

Messi scored a goal to become the 35th he had made in the league, or the 46 in all competitions this season. In the list of top scorer while, the Argentine star is much left Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) the "new" pan 24 goals.

Barca dominance over Getafe intensified in the second round. Signer is when David Villa scored the third goal on 58 minutes, from assists Jordi Alba. That's the goal of the 10 villas in this season, and he dedicated it to her third child was born a week ago.

Enlarged Barca a 4-0 victory after substitute, Christian Tello, fired the ball into the goal Getafe in the first touch on the ground in 79 minutes. Messi is the maker of his assists.

Getafe "tarnish" Barcelona goalkeeper Alvaro Vazquez flick through in 83 minutes. But in the rest of the Los Cules can still make two more goals, each with Iniesta and Gerard Pique last.

These results make Barca still lead away the competition. Tito Vilanova's team has collected 62 points from 23 matches. They are 12 points ahead of second ranked team, Valencia, who were playing at home tonight Rayo Vallecano. Real Madrid, who yesterday also won 4-1 over Sevilla, in third position with a value of 46.

Barca defeat Getafe 6-1

Ronaldo Hattrick, Madrid hit Sevilla

Real Madrid won a landslide victory with a score of 4-1 over Sevilla in La Liga. From Madrid four goals, three of which are created in the name of Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the match at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (10/02/2013) pm dawn, Madrid two goals in the first half. The goals were scored by Karim Benzema and Ronaldo.
Los Merengues make two additional goals in the second half, all of the feet of Ronaldo. Meanwhile, Sevilla scoring a consolation goal through Manu del Moral.
Additional three points does not change the position of Madrid at third in the standings with 46 points from 23 parties, 13 points adrift of Barcelona is in the top position and four points from Atletico Madrid is in the second position. Sevilla sits at No. 11 with 29 points.
The game
Madrid opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Starting Ronaldo's cross from the left, Fernando Navarro tries to block the ball, but instead leads to Benzema standing in the goal mouth. Benzema just need a bit of touching the ball to score a goal.
Ronaldo Madrid doubled their lead in the 26th minute. Controlled the ball outside the penalty box, he outwit Hedwiges Maduro before unleashing a left foot shot that pierced the top corner Sevilla.
Four minutes later, Sevilla tried to suppress. Jesus Navas hard kick towards goal Madrid, but can be caught by the goalkeeper Diego Lopez.
The visitors threatened again in the 32nd minute. Jose Antonio Reyes who received the pass Navas fired a shot from inside the penalty box, but Lopez again showed good reactions to secure the ball.
Ronaldo had a chance to make another goal in the 36th minute. However, his shot from close range soared.
Reyes was able to maximize the opportunities that he got five minutes later. His free-kick was anticipated by Lopez.
In the final minutes of the first half, Madrid get two chances in a row, that Ronaldo's free-kick and a header from Sergio Ramos. But, second chances can be thwarted by Sevilla goalkeeper, Beto.
The second half was barely a minute walk, Madrid is breaking goal Sevilla again. Alvaro Arbeloa's header from the center of the field can be pursued Ronaldo. After pass through two defenders, Ronaldo conquer Beto with a left foot shot off.
Ronaldo fulfilled his hat-trick in the 59th minute. Through a counterattack, he ran fast and send feedback to Gonzalo Higuain who ran on the right side. Higuain then release bait into the goal mouth. There already was Ronaldo who easily mencocor ball into the goal.
Shortly after giving assists, Higuain had to leave the field. He was sent off in the 66th minute for receiving a second yellow card.
Sevilla tried to reduce the lag in the 73rd minute. However, long-distance shots could be countered by Manu Lopez.
Alvaro Negredo obtained a golden opportunity six minutes later. The ball of bait breakthrough Manu, he opened fire from inside the penalty box, but deviated slightly beside Madrid goalkeeper.
In the 81st minute, turn Sevilla are losing players. Maduro should be rewarded off for a second yellow card.
Jose Callejon nearly scored the fifth goal Madrid in the 84th minute. Unlucky for him, his shot could be pushed over by Beto.
Sevilla finally made a consolation goal in the 87th minute. Manu who pass into the penalty box Madrid scored with his left foot shot.
LineupReal Madrid: Lopez; Arbeloa, Ramos, Albiol, Coentrao; Essien, Modric; Ronaldo (Morata 63 '), Kaka (Pepe 68'), Benzema (Callejon 68 '); Higuain
Sevilla: Beto; Coke, Fazio, Spahic, Navarro; Maduro, Medel (Moreno 70 '); Navas, Kondogbia (Hervas 78'), Reyes (Manu del Moral 70 '); Negredo

Ronaldo Hattrick, Madrid hit Sevilla

Last Exam Los Blancos Before against United

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric aiming victory over Sevilla. The match is crucial for being the final test for the Los Blancos before the duel with Manchester United.

Madrid will host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (10/02/2013) pm dawn. Three points must be obtained after losing stifling of lowly Granada in the previous games.

Victory will also be a capital Modric et al. match against Manchester United in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, Thursday (14/2) morning pm later.

Although Madrid has a good record over Sevilla, Modric assess the opposing team will be hard to beat. Therefore, Madrid claimed to be perfect for the full amount.

"Sevilla are a very good team and they played increasingly well. I have great respect for them," said the Croatian players on the club's official website. "We are Real Madrid, we should try to win every game and show what we can."

"Since I joined Real Madrid, I have seen every team to give everything to beat us and we must be too if you win. If we do not, we will be in trouble."

"I expect a good game, fans will enjoy and will be a final test before the match against Manchester United," said the former Tottenham Hotspur player.

Last Exam Los Blancos Before against United

Alves: Barcelona Want to win All Trophy

Barcelona will start a busy period starting next week. Dani Alves said that Los Cules want to reap the maximum results in order to maintain any chance to win the championship.

Azulgrana will play three games in a different arena until the end of February. Barca will play a minimum of four days because of the schedule in the Champions League, Copa del Rey and Champions League are very close together.

Barca will be a busy period starting with the match against Granada in the Spanish League continued on Saturday (02/16/2013), four days later they face Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League.

After that, Real Madrid are ready to challenge Barca in the semi-final second leg Copa del Rey, 27 February.

Alves busy schedule that will see his team acted, immediately stated that Barça wants to win every game to secure the trophy.

"Our desire the same in every season. We want to win every game and try to win the competition," said Alves on the official club website.

We always try to give Barcelona title that we deserved. The reason we play football is a game of this kind. We will fight to win, "he added.

Alves: Barcelona Want to win All Trophy

Barca received Draw Results

Barcelona only drew when a visit to the stables Valencia. Although it failed to reap the full points, the stronghold of Los Cules still assessing the draw as a fair result.
In the match at the Mestalla Stadium on Monday (02/04/2013), Barca appear more dominant with 66% ball possession. However, Lionel Messi et al. Valencia is often difficult to penetrate the defense.
Barca are also less aggressive than the host. Valencia release the 17 shots that five of which led to the goal, while Barca made 10 shots and only two were on target.
Valencia had to play more effective and capable of winning first by kicking Ever Banega in the 34th minute. But then Barca equalized through a penalty five minutes later Messi.
In the second half, both teams were both created a number of chances. But until the referee blew the long whistle no additional goals are created and both teams shared a 1-1 draw.
Assistant coach Barca, Jordi Roura, assess the results of this as a fair result for the team. Moreover, the physical condition skuatnya not fully fit after a duel El Clasico in midweek.
"We came here with the desire to win the three points but it is always difficult to win in Valencia. We just had a difficult away match in Madrid and that, from a physical standpoint, it is always exhausting," said Roura club's official website.
"Barca created two or three good chances in the second half. Valencia continued to press and do not allow us to develop the game."
"The intensity of their attacks against us to play our game and it was difficult for us to penetrate their area. Maybe we were not creating many chances and we were not as fresh as ever," said assistant Tito Vilanova it.

Barca received Draw Results

Ronaldo Own Goal Create Madrid defeated in Cage Granada

Real Madrid get negative results during a visit to Granada . Los Blancos lost 0-1 and the only goal that is created is the result of suicide Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the match at the Estadio Los Carmenes, Sunday (03/02/2013) pm dawn, Madrid actually look very dominant. Statistics Soccernet recorded their superior ball possession to 72 percent, unleashing 17 shots and four of which led to the goal. Compare with Granada who just shot four times and no one is right on target.

However, the above statistics do not mean much because it could not produce grain Madrid goal. Instead, the goal Ronaldo instead generates three points for Granada.

With this defeat, Madrid still in third place La Liga standings with 43 points from 22 parties. Granada rose to No. 16 with 23 points.

The game

Granada threatened in the 14th minute. But Inigo Lopez headed forward Nolito corner kick was floated over the crossbar.

Entering the 21st minute, goalkeeper Madrid vibrate. Intends to block a corner kick, Ronaldo headed instead into his own net. The ball broke through the visitors' goal without stopping goalkeeper Diego Lopez.

Ronaldo likely to pay for his mistake in the 27th minute. However, a free kick that he has not met the target release.

Odion Ighalo get a chance to Madrid goalkeeper in the 43rd minute. He suckered Raphael Varane before unleashing a shot from inside the box, but it was wide.

Two minutes later, Sami Khedira failed to maximize the opportunity he gets. Kick was led into the side net Granada.

Ronaldo tried his luck again in the 58th minute. He fired a shot from outside the box, but goalkeeper Tono still be brushed off the ball.

A few moments later, CR7 back to spread the threat. However, the kick can still be secured by Tono.

Ighalo action in the 61st minute goal to fruition nearly two Granada. He turned Gabriel Torje's cross with his heel, but the ball was off the mark.

Experiments Ronaldo at minute 71 also did not change the situation. Kick from outside the penalty box leads right into the arms of Tono.

Jose Callejon squandered acquired in the 84th minute. Despite living face Tono, the solution can be driven by the goalkeeper.

Lineup
Granada: Tono; Nyom, Mainz, Inigo, Siqueira; M. Rico, Recio, Torje (Ortiz 88 '), Nolito (Iriney 90 +1'), Aranda (Buonanotte 75'), Ighalo

Real Madrid: Diego Lopez; Arbeloa, Ramos, Varane, Coentrao (Marcelo 65 '); Alonso, Khedira (Callejon 46'), Modric, Di Maria, Cristiano Ronaldo; Higuain (Benzema 46 ')

Ronaldo Own Goal Create Madrid defeated in Cage Granada

David Albelda Will End His adventures with Valencia

Valencia senior defender, David Albelda, said it plans to leave the club at the end of the season. He's a 35-year-old wanted to feel grazing outside Spain before retiring.

During her time as a footballer, Albelda had spent most of his career with El Che. Former Spanish international defender spent 18 years playing with Valencia.

But with usainya already longer young, Albelda was now beginning to not be a choice. Until the La Liga season has 21 games, he has never even been entrusted play.

"Chances are I will not be 95 percent longer to strengthen Valencia when the season ends. Could I survive? You always leave the door slightly open, but it depends on me, the club president and director of sport," said Albelda on Sky Sport.

"I always believed that I had to go in at the right time. Few months of my first season really tricky because I can not contribute anything," he added.

Albelda who had never tasted it like to be outside of La Liga, then also expressed his desire to feel the play in the other countries.

"I can hardly think to continue to be in Spanish., But we'll see when the time comes and the situation. I had an idea for tries capabilities outside of Spain," said the player who collected 51 caps for La Furia Roja's.

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David Albelda Will End His adventures with Valencia

Ahead of El Clasico, Messi Goal El Clasico approaching record

Alfredo Di Stefano has so far been a scorer El Clasiso. But Lionel Messi is now shadowing and can be shifted.

From all official meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona, alias El Clasico, Di Stefano recorded had packed a total of 18 goals (14 in the league, two in the Copa, two in Europe).

Men born in Argentina 86 years ago, they are no longer playing for Madrid since 1964. But total goals in El Clasico Di Stefano has not yet been exceeded.

Now a player born in Argentina another big chance moving it. He is Barca star Lionel Messi, who has so far had packed 17 goals in El Clasico (10 in the league, five Super Cups, two in Europe).

Direct Messi likely to equal or even exceed the number of goals Di Stefano when Barca visit to the headquarters of Madrid in the first leg semi-final Copa del Rey on Wednesday (01/30/2013), aka Thursday (31/1) pm dawn. If you can do that then it will also be the first goal Messi on goal Madrid in the Copa del Rey.

Top scorer El Clasico

Alfredo Di Stefano (Real Madrid) - 18 goals
Lionel Messi (Barcelona) - 17 goals
Raul (Real Madrid) - 15 goals
Cesar Rodriquez (Barcelona) - 14 goals,Francisco Gento (Real Madrid) - 14 goals,Ferenc Puskas (Real Madrid) - 14 goals
Santillana (Real Madrid) - 12 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) - 10 goals,Hugo Sanchez (Real Madrid) - 10 goals,Juanito (Real Madrid) - 10 goals

Ahead of El Clasico, Messi Goal El Clasico approaching record

Ahead of El Clasico 'Messi will make a goal and Barca Will Win'

If El Clasico also means Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi, the betting exchanges favored Messi and Barcelona will score goals to win.

That is one of the many things that made betting by online gambling site William Hill, for the first match of the Copa del Rey semifinals at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (31/01/2013) pm dawn.

From these data, the goalkeeper would guess Messi Los Blancos and his team win more than the potential to break into the nets Los Cules Ronaldo and Madrid to gain the victory.

In general, Barca also the favorite to be the winner in this fight. In fact, scores of their meetings in the last six games are balanced: They each won twice, and the rest (2) series.

In the first encounter this season in La Liga, Madrid hold Barca 2-2 at Camp Nou on October 7. Before that, in the struggle for the Spanish Super Cup at the start of the season, first Barca won 3-2, but lost 1-2 in the second leg, and Madrid won the trophy.

Head-to-head last 6 games:

La Liga - October 7, 2012 - Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
Spanish Super Cup - August 29, 2012 - Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
Spanish Super Cup - August 23, 2012 - Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
La Liga - 21 April 2012 - Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid
Copa Del Rey - January 25, 2012 - Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
Copa Del Rey - January 18, 2012 - Real Madrid 1-2 Barcelona

Ahead of El Clasico 'Messi will make a goal and Barca Will Win'

Coming to El Clasico, against Madrid makes Xavi The Motivated

Xavi Hernandez welcomed the Copa del Rey semi-final match Real Madrid counter with enthusiasm. The fact that Madrid is the team that will face further add to the motivation Xavi for Barca to the final pass.

Copa del Rey semi-final round will perform El Clasico. Madrid will be used to host the first leg to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (01/31/2013) pm dawn.

Hot rivalry between the two teams is not a secret anymore. In the last season, Barca managed to get rid of Madrid in the quarterfinals and ended up going out a champion. But in La Liga, they are unable to compete with Los Blancos who became champion with a number of impressive records.

This season, Xavi determined to return through the final round with Barca. 33 year-old midfielder was targeting victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"We're looking forward to it and hopeful. We want to reach the final and we have extra motivation for it is Real Madrid we face," said Espana Football Xavi was quoted as saying.

"We will try to prove themselves, play and apply the philosophy that we have had over the years," said the player who has just extended his contract with Barca.

"There is no other way than to try to win the game and score as many goals as possible so you can determine at Camp Nou, in front of our fans," he added.

Coming to El Clasico, against Madrid makes Xavi The Motivated

Barcelona Ready to El Clasico

Winning 5-1 over Osasuna absolute regarded as an indication that Barcelona are ready to face Real Madrid in El Clasico match, Thursday (31/01/2013) pm dawn midweek.

Look mighty Barcelona at home to Osasuna in the Spanish League continued on Monday (28/01/2013) pm dawn. Helped by a red card earned a pemaim opponents - in the name of Alejandro Arribas Garrido, The Catalans reap the benefits with the score 5-1.

Four of the five goals came from Lionel Messi Barca. While the other one scored by Pedro Rodriguez. Called Barca assistant coach, Jordi Roura, these results demonstrate readiness to deal with Carles Puyol et al El Clasico. Madrid and Barca will play at Santiago Bernabeu in midweek in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.

"The best way to approach the game (against Madrid) is to win over Osasuna. I think we are on the right track," said Roura on the club's official website.

Roura still going to fill the position of interim coach Barcelona for El Clasico match it. Currently Tito Vilanova was in the United States to undergo the treatment of tumor-related disease he suffered.

Related advantages far Barca over Madrid in La Liga, Roura dismissed suggestions that his team holds the status of favorites. El Clasico match-game calls never bring up the winning team.

"We tried to rest his players in recent weeks. I think I bring a good team tonight.'s Very difficult to talk about a favorite when it comes games like this (El Clasico)," he continued.

Barcelona Ready to El Clasico

Real Madrid want to win against valencia

Real Madrid have never lost a match in 2013. Middle of this week, El Real also eyeing the most during a duel to Valencia for the third.

Los Blancos are diving five matches in all competitions since the turn of the year. Madrid played pretty good with the details of four wins and only one draw pluck.

Two of the victories gained by the team succeeded Jose Mourinho during a duel against Valencia. In the first leg quarterfinal Copa del Rey, Madrid won 2-0, while in La Liga last weekend they won five goals without reply.

Madrid will again face Valencia at the Mestalla on Wednesday (23/01/2013), in the second leg Copa del Rey quarterfinals.

With two wins in the previous games, certainly penggawa-penggawa Madrid currently covered high confidence to return reap positive results.

Plus Madrid had the right notes in four games at home to Valencia last tour, it was 'The White' deserves to be featured.

Madrid always win in four last trip to the cage Valencia. The latter was a landslide victory 5-0 in the match held on Sunday (20/1) yesterday.

In order to continue the positive results earlier this year, Madrid's assistant coach, Aitor Karanka, ask Cristiano Ronaldo et al. could maintain such a style of play against El Che in the previous two games.

"The game (quarterfinal second leg Copa del Rey) it will be completely different. We have to keep playing as in the game Tuesday at the (Santiago Bernabeu), even more than what we did today (Sunday) was," said Karanka on the site club official.

"We must continue to develop the confidence and the desire to be able to repeat what we achieved last season. Match will be different," he added.

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