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Italy coach Cesare Prandelli calls a change of Mario Balotelli since joining AC Milan. Balotelli, he says, look better and grown.

Balotelli, Italian footballer who was known to have talent okay despite often makes controversial move from Manchester City to defend Milan in the January transfer window.

The 22-year-old striker is currently with his colleagues in the Italian national team in preparation for the test match cons Brazil. In training camp activities 'Azzurri' it, Balotelli apparently look different in the eyes Prandelli.

"Over the past few days there has been a lot of talk about him and I think it's positive," Prandelli said on Football Italia.

"It reflects that hard work can produce results and he was in the right path laced. He now participate more in many ways."

"He quickly getting better and grown," he said.

Balotelli rated good & grown

Di Natale Consider Retirement at End of Season

Contract with Udinese's Antonio Di Natale did not end until next summer. But with an increasingly aging age, Di Natale admitted was tired and considering retirement this season.

Di Natale is currently 35 years old and he is still a mainstay of Udinese at the front lines. And indeed it is recognized Di Natale 'Keladi Elders, The Old Makin So' as sharpness never fade from season to season. Even in the last three seasons the number of goals is always in the top 20 (29 goals, 28 goals and 23 goals).
 

This season is just a player who is familiarly called Toto has made it 15 goals from 25 appearances with Il Zebrette and he was captain of the team that is now inhabited the young players. Proof that life is not always a barrier for any player to show the light.

But every footballer must have limits and it seems like Di Natale was heading there. He admitted that he was tired of living the life as a professional footballer, though he actually still enjoy the game on the field.

With a contract that expires in June 2014, Di Natale said that he would think about his future at the end of the season whether to continue or retire. If any Di Natale will retire, Naples-born player was rumored to prefer to be a football coach kids clubs than Serie A.

"I have no problem with my current age, but after 20 years of playing football, started training me tired," Di Natale said in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport as reported by the Italian Football.

"I'm actually still enjoying the game. Months of June, I will decide what I will do. When the season ended I would rest and decide the best solution," said Di Natale.

During his career Di Natale has played in four clubs and appearing 580 times and scoring 250 goals.

Di Natale Consider Retirement at End of Season

Chelsea Ready to Take Advantage of the 'Red Devils' Injured


After eliminated from the Champions League, Manchester United will face the Chelsea in the FA Cup. The Blues are ready to maximize the psychological condition MU being down it to victory.

In the middle of this week Old Trafford, Manchester United had to swallow disappointment after a 1-2 defeat of Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. 'Red Devils' were knocked out of the top European club competition 2-3 on aggregate.

MU increasingly disappointed by the defeat was also marked by a controversial red card for Nani. I was so upset, Sir Alex Ferguson has even refused to attend a press conference after the game. The Manchester United player is also silent to the media.

This weekend, MU has faced another match. Chelsea will visit to Old Trafford in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Sunday (03/10/2013) future.

Chelsea defender David Luiz, Chelsea knew if the conditions are declining after a failure in the Champions League. Because of that, he and his colleagues at Chelsea are ready to use it to steal a victory.

"When you are knocked out of the competition like the Champions League it was hard because you do not have the same confidence," said Luiz told FOX Sports Asia.

"Happiness is in the heart of Manchester United will not be there and Chelsea could use it to win the game on Sunday. Maybe it gives us an advantage," said the Brazilian player.

"United will be playing at home but some of the players and fans will think 'this is not the Champions League' and it will be difficult for them to play with the same performance," he added.

Chelsea Ready to Take Advantage of the 'Red Devils' Injured

After the red card, Nani talking to friends while Crying
Photo : AFP

After
eliminated from the Champions League, relevant information or conditions of reaction stronghold Manchester United is minimal. A friend of Nani, who can be a red card in the game, now gives leaks.

Nani to be one of the central figures in the MU removal of the Champions League. In the second leg round of 16 Champions League against Real Madrid, on Wednesday (03/06/2013) pm dawn, he received a red card after the rated breaking Alvaro Arbeloa.

Assessed a red card itself controversial, although certainly not the referee's decision is final so MU, who was then a 1-0 lead, had to play with 10 men since the 56th minute. Chelsea eventually lost 1-2 and was eliminated from the Champions League.

After the match, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson handed affair attended the press conference to Mike Phelan, his assistant. Besides the players, including Nani, is also not allowed to speak to the media. As a result, the flow of information was so limited.

However, as reported by 7MSport, a friend of the unnamed Nani gives leaks about the condition of the Portuguese players. It said after the match Nani call and vent to her friend as she cried.

"He was in a state of hurt and kept saying, 'Do I deserve it? Did I deserve it?'. It was one of the biggest nights of his life, and after all end up like that, his heart was broken," said the friend.

While the source of the Daily Mail in Manchester after the match confirmed that Nani did call to his home, sobbing. "Nani was inconsolable. Portugal he called crying, wondering if he had done something wrong."

After the red card, Nani talking to friends while Crying

Manchester United finally knocked out of the Champions League season 2012/2013. Two goals scored by Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo buried dreams United. Schematic design of Alex Ferguson went really well until the 56th minute when Nani received a red card due to the incident with Arvalo Arbeloa.

Since that's the way the game turned into the hands of Real Madrid. Possession dominance Madrid were previously not a lot of opportunities, slowly but surely began to present a threat. Until finally created Modric scored 2 goals and Ronaldo.


Despite playing 10 men, interestingly United still provide a threat not play for Madrid. Aggregate two goals that should be pursued United is not impossible if only Diego Lopez did not play brilliantly. There are at least three golden opportunities United defeated Lopez.


What makes the United looked dangerous for 56 minutes while Madrid dominated possession? Why continuously United remained dangerous despite playing 10 men? And, finally, what makes Madrid a 2-1 win?


4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1

 Both teams fell to the basic 4-2-3-1 formation. United actually lose two players with more natural position as a striker, Van Persie and Welbeck, but Welbeck practice playing more inside, standing on the second line. While Madrid Gonzalo Higuain just lower as a single cutting edge.

Higuain was the only change made Mourinho. He replaces Benzema revealed that less productive in the first game. 10 players remaining are those that are also down as a starter in the first game ended in a 1-1 draw. In this situation the lagged aggregate goals scored in the cage opposite, Mourinho did not have the option to sharpen the lines attacked. Higuain is expected to meet that expectation.


While Alex Ferguson made four changes. Injuries to Phil Jones, the first game was pretty good at keeping Ronaldo, replaced by Tom Cleverley. Johnny Evans, who also played well in the first game position is replaced by the captain, Nemanja Vidic. While Kagawa [who played brilliantly through his hat trick goal to Norwich at the weekend] and Rooney [who never miss the important match-game in the last 5 years if not injury] is surprisingly reserved and was replaced by Nani and Ryan Giggs.



Giggs As Defensive-Winger
 Giggs is surprisingly better than Rooney selected to fill the right side in front of Rafael da Silva. The right side is indeed a concern of any team facing Madrid. The presence of Ronaldo in there to force the opponent to give extra attention. In the first match, Rooney was assigned to cover Rafael who would have to fight with Ronaldo, assisted by Coentrao. Rooney played no maximum. At least he was responsible for two golden opportunities to get Coentrao in leg I.

Then Giggs was lined replace Rooney. This is a surprising choice. Usually, when Ferguson needed a winger who has the ability to survive, the choice fell on Valencia. The results did not disappoint. Giggs, who used to be a mentor Ronaldo, very well portray himself as a defensive-winger. Site whoscored called Giggs as the best player in the first half statistically.


Throughout the round I, at least he made 8 times defensive action to wrest control of the ball from the opponent. He managed to ensure maximum support is not Ronaldo, Coentrao. Beyond the goals printed, Ronaldo practically helpless. Throughout the round I, he only made 3 trial of scoring goals, everything is off-target, two of them from outside the penalty box.When attacking, Giggs was very controlled movement. He rarely enters third Madrid final. When entering the final third, he often directly off the bait. This is where the comb Rafael Madrid left side of defense, exchanging positions with Rafael.


Role Suffaco by Welbeck

 If in the first leg Welbeck played brilliantly on the left, this time playing in the middle of replacing Welbeck Kagawa. Its position right behind Persie. Welbeck task not only help Persie with movements of the second line. He was also given the task to put pressure on Xabi Alonso, Madrid playmaker [deep-lying midfielder].And, once again, Welbeck plays as good as the first leg in his new position. When attacked, he was not only diligently moving to the left to collaborate with Nani, but also effectively a second attacker. OG Ramos also thanks to the emergence of Welbeck into the penalty box. When attacked, Welbeck soon returned to his position as much as possible to limit the playing comfort Alonso.Sam Tighe, writer for the site Bleacherreport, mention the role played Welbeck as "suffaco" or "advance destroyer". Position behind a striker similar to the player no. 10 ["regista"], but he was also burdened with the task to become strike breakers through stringent marking playmaker who plays as a deep-lying. Ferguson is famous for his experiments in the lethal Andrea Pirlo in the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2008 with Ji-Sung Park put behind the striker in order to interfere with playing Pirlo.

Dual-shaft on Cleverley Carrick

 In the first leg, shoulder to shoulder with Phil Jones Carrick defense shield. Jones is assigned to prevent attempts Ronaldo has a tendency to cut into the middle of [cutting inside] in order to find space shot. Position Jones this time Cleverley replaced.

With the isolation of collaboration Giggs Ronaldo by-Rafael on the right, then the left Cleverley motion tends to filter out attacks that come from collaboration between Angel di Maria and Mesut Oezil. In the first leg, in Maria is constantly damaging United's defense from the left side of the United defense that kept Evra. This tactic can also be said to be successful. Maria before finally replaced Kaka ahead of the break, the attacks from the left side also can be controlled by a relatively practical United.


The success of United neutralize both wings Madrid Madrid's lead inevitably to attack from the middle. This, too, is constrained due to interference Plavix Welbeck on Alonso. Khedira who practically live into hope. No wonder if the only golden opportunity gained Madrid in the United penalty box from a long pass to Ronaldo Khedira on 28 minutes.


Nani Out, Modric In





Madrid did dominate possession, but the creation of opportunities created by both teams balanced, even United looked more dangerous. The turning point came when Nani, who played well and creating an own goal by Ramos, received a red card in the 56th minute. Winning players definitely makes Madrid so much more comfortable playing the ball.

But the superior number of players alone can not produce anything if not accompanied by appropriate changes in tactics. Here Mourinho "reply" tactics Ferguson wins the whole 56 minutes managed to anticipate the tactics of Mourinho. The Special One answer Nani red card with the appropriate reaction: Luka Modric put Arvalo replace Arbeloa. Modric put option, and not put extra attacker through Benzema, proved lethal.


With the influx of Modric, then Madrid playing with only three defenders - something previously suggested del Bosque. Modric's presence makes practical Madrid has three players who have the ability to control the game in the final third. Besides Modric, in the field also have Madrid Kaka and Ozil on the left to the right.

On the other hand, United's Welbeck was forced to shift to the left side in place of Nani. It makes Alonso free from pressure, so that Madrid can really tear apart United's midfield. Madrid midfielder 5 [Ozil, Modric, Kaka, Khedira, Alonso] vs 4 quarterback United [Welbeck, Giggs, Carrick, Cleverley].

Ronaldo and Higuain at Home

Another effect of the dominance of Madrid's midfield is more constant Ronaldo can get into the penalty box because of its position on the left can be filled by Kaka. He was no longer fixated on the left side, but can more often be in the penalty box.

Ronaldo as rising position, changes also occur in Higuain. If previously he has always been in the penalty box, its position slightly shifted to the right, especially after Oezil pulled out replaced by Pepe.

In this situation the second goal was born. Ronaldo previously trouble getting into the penalty box, the bait can freely cross from the right side of the United defense. Who but Higuain who gave feedback ripe.


The attack of the wing, which Bumping Lopez

Behind 1-2, United have scored 2 goals if it is to qualify. There is no other option for Ferguson than entering players more aggressive. Started by Rooney came on for Cleverley, Welbeck and Ashley Young replaces, and finally replacing Rafael Valencia injured.

Draw attention to how the United still managed to put pressure on Madrid despite dangerous to play with 10 players. No wonder the majority of the opportunities that come from the wings, something that was expected and planned by Ferguson. Welbeck's header on target on 73 minutes came from crossing Evra. A shot from inside the penalty box from Welbeck on 80 minutes from Rafael crossing. Carrick's header on target on 83 minutes came from crossing Giggs. Last Vidic header on target in the 92nd minute also from crossing Giggs.

Almost all attempts to score was thwarted by the glories of Diego Lopez, substitute Iker Casillas is still not fit. If in leg 1 De Gea perform acrobatic acts to secure United's goal, this time Lopez, who steal the show. And thanks to him anyway Madrid conceded only 1 goal, when United actually has a chance to score at least 3 goals.
 
 
 

Anticipation Ferguson, Mourinho Reaction

about Rooney, Mourinho defend Fergie Decision
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Decisions Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson Wayne Rooney with no decrease since the early minutes against Real Madrid have invited questions. However, Madrid tactician Jose Mourinho judge's decision not deserve to be questioned because Fergie must have a reason.

Rooney only appeared as a substitute in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday (06/03/2013) pm dawn, when Manchester United lost to Madrid, and was eliminated from the event.

Fergie strategy by not making Rooney as a starter was then invited questions. But the question was not directly answered the Scottish manager who so far has yet to speak following his team's defeat.

Even so, Mourinho said that considering the figure of Fergie as a manager full of experience and full of accomplishments, decisions related to Rooney certainly had good reason.

In this case it may be related to the fact that the 'Red Devils' are still chasing another title in the FA Cup and the Premier League. "Sir Alex is the right that any decision can be called right and there is no question," said Mourinho in Sportinglife.

"He is the best. He is in the top position. Guys (journalists) are nobody to question such things. I was a nobody. He has done a good job," he defended Fergie.

about Rooney, Mourinho defend Fergie Decision

Interesting Facts MU Vs Madrid


Big match 16 second leg Champions League between Manchester United and Real Madrid will take place at Old Trafford on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 local time (Wednesday morning GMT). Here are interesting facts ahead of the game :
  1. Real Madrid is one of two Spanish teams ever defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Champions League. Formerly was Deportivo La Coruna a 3-2 victory on 19 April 2000.
  2. MU just one defeat from 14 home games in the Champions League last (9 wins, 4 draws). The defeat last obtained from CFR Cluj in the group stages this season.Meeting MU against Madrid at Old Trafford in the Champions League has produced 12 goals.
  3. Madrid have won only once in five Champions League away games, most recently in the UK (2 draw, 2 lost). Los Blancos won last win against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in April 2011.
  4. Madrid only once failed to score from Champions League last 32 games. It happened against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 2011.
  5. Madrid has always failed to perform a clean sheet in the Champions League this season. Jose Mourinho's team have conceded 10 times.
  6. Madrid is teragresif teams in the Champions League this season, with a kick into the net as many as 154 times. The amount is 56 times more than that made ​​MU.
  7. Sir Alex Ferguson just two wins from 15 competitive matches against Jose Mourinho (6 lost, 7 draws).
  8. Four assists conducted Angel Di Maria in the Champions League this season came against teams from Manchester. 3 against Manchester City, and one against Manchester United.
  9. Ronaldo always full play in the Champions League this season. CR7 doing 31 kicks at goal, the highest in the Champions League this season.

Interesting Facts MU Vs Madrid

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

Chelsea will give Lampard a new contract

Lampard's future at this season as is often speculated that his contract will expire this summer and there is no sign of the club will update the duration of the stay midfielder 34 years.

Called Chelsea are reluctant to contract too long for the veteran players as the club's mission to rejuvenate the players. But Lampard is considered by many to still worth keeping considering the dedication and performance at the West London club.

This season Lampard still perform productive with 13 goals and contributed two assists from 34 appearances in all competitions. He now has made 199 goals and only three goals adrift of Chelsea's top scorer, Bobby Tambling.

Answer any questions about the future of public Lampard, Chelsea finally confirm if they have been talking about a new contract with Lampard and will be announced when it had reached an agreement.

"Discussions (Lampard a new contract) are ongoing and must remain secret for now," said Chelsea Chief Executive, Roy Gourlay, in a press conference in Bangkok Chelsea tour preparations, Tuesday (05/03/2013), as reported by the Guardian.

Chelsea will give Lampard a new contract


Fergie Confident Mourinho It will not leave Madrid

Jose Mourinho's future began to be speculated as the performance is less convincing Real Madrid in La Liga. However, Sir Alex Ferguson believes Mourinho is not right to leave the end of the season.

Los Blancos managed to win two in a row over its main rivals, Barcelona. In the Copa del Rey in midweek, Madrid reap positive results on aggregate 3-1 to win 4-2.

Madrid also managed to beat Barca with a final score of 2-1 at La Liga continued diving at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday (02/03/2013) evening hrs.

Despite the victory, in fact, Madrid is still far behind the acquisition of Barca in the league. Los Merengues collecting 55 points and sits in third, 13 points adrift of Azulgrana in the first position.

Due to the less than optimal performance of Madrid that Mourinho has started to shake position. He then speculated will leave the end of the season.

Some speculation about the future of Mourinho started to burst. Starting from a surrogate Fergie at United, until the potential to deal with Paris Saint-Germain.

Although many people believe Mourinho in Madrid career is going to end, Fergie actually believes the Portuguese coach will spend his contract with Real Madrid.

"You look at all the other stuff from Mourinho, but he still had a two-year contract," said Fergie was quoted as saying by The Sun.

"Everyone assumed that he would go, but I also heard it years ago. I'm not sure he'll go," he said.

Fergie Confident Mourinho It will not leave Madrid


Ferguson Denies Rumors Ronaldo Back to Manchester United

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo crowded speculated return to Manchester United. But the Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, doubts that former players will be "home".

In a recent report, the Portugal international is said to have told his advisers that he was ready to cut the pay to go back to Old Trafford.

In addition to MU, wealthy French club Paris St. Germain also toned associated with Ronaldo and his current Madrid coach, Jose Mourinho.

Even so, some time ago, Ronaldo admitted that he was happy again at the Santiago Bernabeu. Hence, CR7 believes Fergie will not be back in the summer.

"There is nothing that encourages me to think Cristiano will be back here," said Ferguson on Sky Sports. "As far as it knew, there was nothing."

"Ronaldo still has two years remaining on the contract, and for me it's all part of the ongoing negotiation of new contracts related to him. Maybe agents he was playing. News was false hope."

One thing that is clear is Ronaldo really going to go back to Manchester United when defending Madrid in the second leg round of 16, the middle of next week. Ferguson ensure former protege will receive a warm welcome.

"Cristiano will get a good reception. All of our former players, especially those who made ​​a large contribution to the club will get a warm welcome when they return."

Ferguson Denies Rumors Ronaldo Back to Manchester United

Cassano will be given a fine and Maybe Can not New Contract

After issue dispute with Andrea Stramaccioni. Cassano likely be fined and not given a new contract.

Italian media recently revealed the story about the dispute between Cassano and Stramaccioni after training session yesterday, which had to be separated by Dejan Stankovic and Ivan Cordoba manager.

No mention of what the origin of the quarrel, but that certainly did not go Cassano squad for the game counter Catania, despite Cassano Stramaccioni already stated the squad will go again against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League midweek later.

The news circulating the new club officials seemed frustrated with "a long illness" Cassano will arise again and great to footballer fined 30-year-plus is likely he will sign a new contract. - Cassano will initially be given a new contract until June 2015 -. As reported by the Italian Football.

Disputes with Stramaccioni not "new stuff" to Cassano because previous clubs he used to do the same to be stamped 'Son of Bengal', as with Fabio Capello at Real Madrid, Gigi Del Neri, AS Roma, Sampdoria president Riccardo Garrone, and AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani.

Cassano will be given a fine and Maybe Can not New Contract


Should Juve can win against Napoli

Juventus only get one point from their trip to Naples. However, Antonio Conte believes that they could be won.

In the match that took place at the San Paolo on Saturday (03/02/2013) pm dawn, Juventus a 1-1 draw against Napoli. Giorgio Chiellini brought Juve went ahead in the 10th minute, before Gokhan Inler equalized in the 43rd minute.

Statistical records reported by Soccernet shows Napoli releasing 20 shots throughout the game, in which 8 of them on the status of the target. While Juve releasing 13 shots with 5 of them on target. In terms of ball possession, Napoli edged, ie 53:47.

However, Conte believes Juventus should be able to reap the full amount if they see a game in the first round. However, in the end, it did not happen.

After all, Conte still foster children praised for being able to look good in front of supporters who judged fairly intimidating opponent.

"If you look at the first half, we should be able to win and get a chance to stay away from Napoli," he told Sky Sports Italia.

"It did not happen., But we show convincing performance in terms of character, in the face of a harsh atmosphere. I praise the players as they head to remain upright in a stadium like this."

These results did not change the position of Juventus and Napoli in the standings. Juventus continue to lead the standings with a collection of 59, while the Partenopei was in second place with a value of 53.

Should Juve can win against Napoli

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