FC Barcelona Football News
6th September 2010 - International Break
Due to Euro 2012 qualifiers, it was a weekend break for La Liga and intead a weekend which saw Liechenstein host the Spanish national team. The World Champions started where they left off in the World Cup and cruised to their first win in qualifiying Group I. It was a one sided game with goals from Villa, Silva and two from Torres sealing the victory.
1st September 2010 - SEASON UNDERWAY : barcelona up and running
Three goals in the first game of the season and away from home versus Racing Santander, to take 3 well earned points and a very positive start for Fc Barca. With main competitors Real Madrid drang 0-0 away to Mallorca, first blood goes to the Catalans.
Barca next play in La Liga away to Atletico Madrid on Sep 19th and then make it back to the Nou Camp on 22nd Sep when they play Sporting Gijon. TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
24th August 2010 - Get ready.......for the start of the new season
The season is now real close and the tension in the city of Barcelona is certainly building and ticket sales for the first few home games has been very good already and this is perhaps a reflection of the excitement which still reigns as a result of the World Cup victory.
Latest news in the transfer market is the situation involving Mascherano at Liverpool in England. Mascherano has been refusing to play for Liverpool and some feel that FC Barcelona could be the future destination for the Argentinian player.....more news as we get it....
10th August 2010 - Tickets on sale for the ALL of Barcelona's home games
Tickets for all of Barcelona's home games are now on sale on this site and we are an official agent of Barcelona Football Club. Be careful about buying tickets other than from an official agent such as ourselves, or from the club directly. We can also often organise delivery of the tickets to your hotel and we have a good reputation as a tickets provider.
One match which catches my eye in particular is 8th May 2011. At home to local city rivals Espanyol, being the 2nd last home game of the season, it could turn out to be the title decider. Be sure to buy tickets when you can. Just click on the 'Barca' link on the top menu above.
3rd August 2010 - Arsenal hold onto to Cesc Fabregas (for now)
The fight goes on for FC Barcelona as they battle to sign their ex-teenage prodigy Cesc Fabregas. The Catalans have been trying to prize Fabregas away from Arsenal for more than a year now and most spectators expected the it would be pretty much a formality for Cesc to move to Spain, once the World Cup was over. Arsene Wenger seems determined though to hold ont their prixed possession and with the domestic seasons in Spain and England to start very soon, it looks as though Wenger will win the battle - for now.
It seems though only a matter of time until Fabregas ends up in Spain. Watch this space....
26th July 2010 - Fixtures for the 2010-2011 released
Fixtures are now out for the 2010 - 2011 season and FC Barcelona's first home game of the La Liga season will be against Real sporting de Gijon. Tickets can be bought here online as Barcelona seek to win back to back Championship title's and to stop Mourinho from having success with Real Madrid in his first season with Barca's arch rivals. Buy tickets now for Barcelona F.C vs. Real sporting de Gijon via the 'Barcelona' tab on the top of this page.
16th May 2010 - Barcelona 4 Valladolid 0
Barcelona champions !!!!
Barcelona won the Primera Division by defeating Valladolid 4-0. Barcelona reached a total of 99 points!
The score was opened by Valladolid defender Prieto who scored an own goal. The second goal was scored by Pedro after some nice moves from Messi.
Messi scored the third and fourth goals. Messi is this seasons top scorer with 34 goals in the Primera Division.
Sunday night the whole city celebrated the first place in Place Catalunya and on la Rambla.
8th May 2010 - Sevilla 2 Barcelona 3
Barcelona wins 3-2 in Sevilla.
Sevilla should be the last hard opponent for Barcelona. Barcelona took the lead after 5 minutes with a goal from Messi. Bojan who played instead of Imbrahimovic scored the second at the end of the first half. Pedro scored the third in the second half.
Kanoute scored the first for Sevilla and one minute later Luis Fabiano added the second. The last minutes of the match were very stressful for Barcelona.
Barcelona need to win one more match to win the Primera Division. Barcelona's last match is at home against Valladolid.
4th May 2010 - Barcelona 4 Tenerife 1
Barcelona is still on their way to winning the league by defeating Tenerife by 4-1.
Dani Alves played his 100th official match for Barcelona, he also gave the assist for the first goal and Messi scored. Barcelona was searching for their second goal but Martinez ( Tenerife ) scored the equalizer because of a mistake by Puyol.
In the 63th minute Dani Alves gave another assist and the goal was scored by Bojan.
In the last 15 minutes Pedro scored and Messi finished the score by scoring in the extra time.
Barcelona has a new record, most points ever in a season, they have 93 points. Barcelona's next match is against Sevilla.
1st May 2010 - Villareal 1 Barcelona 4
Barcelona played against Villareal and did win by 4-1.
After not reaching the Champions League final Barcelona's focus is winning the Primera Division.
Barcelona took a quick lead by a goal from Lionel Messi. Xavi made the score 2-0 with a great free kick. Bojan made the score 3-0 before the break.
After the break Barcelona played less powerful than in the first half. Llorente ( Villareal ) scored the 3-1 in the 67th minute. Messi made the score 4-1 in the 88th minute.
Barcelona is still first with 90 points, next match is against Tenerife.
24th April 2010 - Barcelona 3 Xerez 1
Barcelona played against Xerez who's placed last in the Primera Division.
Manager Pep Guardiola didn't use Messi, Pedro, Milito and Pique in the starting squad, they are getting some rest for the match against Inter next wednesday.
Barcelona scored after 15 minutes by a goal from Jeffren. Ten minutes later Zlatan Ibrahimovic managed to pass the ball to Henry who scored the 2-0.
One minute later Mario Bermejo ( Xerez ) scored the 2-1 by a powerfull kick inside the penalty area.
Ten minutes after the break Yaya toure got trough the defense and passes to Ibrahimovic who scored the 3-1.
Barcelona's next match is against Villarreal.
17th April 2010 - Espanyol 0 Barcelona 0
Barcelona didn't manage to win the city derby against Espanyol.
Both teams didn't score. Espanyol had the best opportunity to score in the first half, Daniel Osvaldo (Espanyol) hit the post and Barcelona's best opportunity was for Pedro who also hit the post.
Barcelona is now 4 points ahead of Real Madrid who faces Valencia on sunday. With 5 matches to go Barcelona can't effort to loose any points.
Barcelona's next match is against Internazionale in the Champions League.
14th April 2010 - Barcelona 3 Deportivo la Coruna 0
Barcelona didn't make any mistake against Deportivo la Coruna.
Barcelona took the lead after a quick goal from Bojan Krkic, he scored in the first quarter. It took a while before Barcelona scored their second goal but in the 70th minute Pedro managed to score from 50 meters.
In the end of the game Yaya Toure scored the third goal. Barcelona is now 6 points ahead of Real who has to play thursday against UD Almeria.
Barcelona's next game is against Espanyol.
10th April 2010 - Real Madrid 0 Barcelona 2
Barcelona has no problems beating Real Madrid.
Barcelona is now 1st again in the Primera Division, they have a 3 point lead against Real Madrid.
After 30 minutes Messi scored by a pass from Xavi, it was the first chance for Barcelona. Real Madrid tried to make the score even by a couple of distance shots but Victor Valdes stoped all of them.
In the 66th minute Pedro scored by a pass from Xavi.
Barcelona's next match is against Deportivo la Coruna.
3th April 2010 - Barcelona 4 Athletic Bilbao 1
Barcelona wins in the Camp Nou against Athletic de Bilbao.
After 30 minutes Jeffren kicked in the assist from Abidal. Before half time Bojan Krkic scored the 2-0.
Athletic Bilbao played better in the second half but they didn't manage to score the 2-1. Bojan scored the 3-0 in the 59th minute. Messi and Susaeta ( Bilbao ) made the final score to 4-1.
Barcelona is still second with as much points as Real Madrid, next weeks match is against Real Madrid.
27th Mar 2010 - Real Mallorca 0 Barcelona 1
Barcelona wins in Mallorca with 0-1.
Messi was on the bench so all eyes were on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored twice in the last 2 matches. Ibrahimovic scored in the 2nd half.
Barcelona is still 2nd in the Primera Division with 74 points, Real Madrid has the lead because they have scored more goals.
Barcelona's next match is against Athletic de Bilbao
24th Mar 2010 - Barcelona 2 Osasuna 0
Barcelona wins 2-0 against Osasuna.
Barcelona didn't play their best match but managed to scored twice in the end of the match, goals were scored by Ibrahimovic and Bojan. Dani Alves managed to receive a yellow card so he is sure that he can play against Real Madrid.
Barcelona is still 2nd with 71points, next match is against Real Mallorca
21th Mar 2010 - Real Zaragoza 2 Barcelona 4
Barcelona won with 4-2, 3 goals by Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi scored in the 5th, 66th and minute. Real Zaragoza substitute Adrian Colunga managed to score twice in the 85th and 89th minute. But Real Zaragoza defender Jarosik tackled Messi in the penalty area and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the penalty.
Next match is wednesday against Osasuna in the Camp Nou.
14th Mar 2010 - Barcelona 3 Valencia 0
Barcelona wins 3-0 against Valencia by 3 goals of club topscorer Lionel Messi.
Valencia had the better opertunities in the first half but the second half was dominated by Barcelona. Lionel Messi scored in the 56th, 81st and 83th minute, Thierry Henry gave the assists for the last two goals.
Barcelona is still second in the Primera Division with as much points as Real Madrid. Barcelona's next match is against Real Zaragoza.
6th Mar 2010 - UD Almeria 2 Barcelona 2
Barcelona plays 2-2 against UD Almeria. Barcelona had to play with 10 players because Zlaten Ibrahimovic received a red card in the 61st minute.
UD Almeria took the lead in the 12th minute by a goal from Domingo Cisma. Lionel Messi scored the 1-1 just before half time. Carles Puyol scored an own goal in the 57th minute but with his 19th goal of this season Lionel Messi made the score 2-2.
Barcelona is second in the Primera Division with 62 points, Real Madrid is first with 62 points but they have scored 2 goals more this season.
28st Feb 2010 - Barcelona 2 Malaga CF 1
Barcelona maintains their first place in the Primera Division after a 2-1 win against Malaga CF. Pedro Rodriguez Ledesma scored in the 68th minute. Malaga player Valdo managed to make the score even in the 81th minute. 3 minutes later Lionel Messi scored his 17th goal of the season and delivered Barcelona 3 points.
Barcelona is leading the Primera Division with 61 points, Real Madrid is second with 59 points.
21st Feb 2010 - Barcelona 4 Racing Santander 0
Barcelona easily won this latest match in La Liga against Racing Santander. It was a special match for manager Pep Guardiola; his 100th match as a manager for Barcelona. Statistics says he's the best manager in Barcelona's history. Barcelona booked an easy win and scored 3 times in the first 30 minutes, goals by Iniesta, Henry and Marquez. In the 84th minute Thiago made the score 4-0 to polish off what was a convincing victory and which leads Barca nicely into their upcoming Champions League game in mid-week.
Barcelona continue to lead in the La Liga with a 2 point lead against Real Madrid. Barcelona's next match is against Malaga CF.
14th Feb 2010 - Atletico Madrid 2 Barcelona 1
A rare defeat for FC Barcelona was experienced at the Vicente Calderon Stadium and with Real Madrid winning the night before, the lead at the top of La Liga is now back down to 2 points. Diego Forlan, the player who proved finding the net for Manchester united a few years ago, impossible, has found form in Madrid and has been a revelation in the last couple of seasons. And it was Forlan who was central to the defeat over the Barca.
Barcelona were without 6 players from injury and suspension whilst Henry was on the bench and not one of the chosen first team; Henry now out of favour with the coach. It was Forlan in the 9th minute and then Simao in the 23rd minute that saw the home side take an early 2-0 lead. Barcelona fought back and were rewarded in the 27th minute with an Ibrahimovic goal - a goal in the end which was a consolation goal rather than the first of many.
7th Feb 2010 - Barcelona 2 Getafe 1
The local supporters now seem almost impatient if they do not see Barcelona score 4 or 5 goals in a game and a 2-1 victory seemed almost insufficient. Having said that, with the Champions League games approaching again soon, maintaining a 5 point lead at the top of La Liga will give Barca some breathing space in the coming weeks.
In this game, it was much easier in fact than the tight scoreline suggests, with Getafe's consolation goal only scored in injury time at the end of the game. Up until that point it was almost cruise control for Barcelona. Within 7 minutes, Messi has already slotted away the first goal and it looked as though a flood of goals might follow. Only Xavi's 67th minute goal though added to the home side's tally.
Barcelona next face Atletico Madrid away from home on Sunday 14th February.
1st Feb 2010 - Sporting Gijon 0 Barcelona 1
Barcelona are used to much bigger stadiums and perhaps it was playing in front of a small 20,000 crowd that spooked them as they struggled to kill this game off with a second goal. Throughout the game, Bbarcelona created the opportunities to score but apart from a goal from Pedro in the 29th minute, no more chances were converted. It left home and away fans all wondering if this game was destined to be a draw with a late Sporing Gijon. Alas, Barcelona did manage to hold on and in the end it is another 3 points and a deserved away win.
Barcelona now get to play at home again this coming weekend; their first home game in almost a month. Getafe are the visitors and home fans will be expecting another 3 points and a goal fest at the Nou Camp. Tickets for this game are still available through www.barcelonafootballtickets.com
23rd Jan 2010 - Valladolid 0 Barcelona 3
12 goals scored in three games and zero goals conceded. Barcelona are simply on fire at the moment and twenty five thousand people in Valladolid got to see Barcelona all but dominate this La Liga game. Valladolid are struggling near to the bottom of the table and against Barcelona they never looked confident enough to win against the all star team facing them.
Xavi and Alves all but sealed victory for the visitors by half time with a goal a piece, whilst a seond half goal by Messi sealed off a 3-0 away win. Barcelona are now faced with another away game this coming weekend, this time awat to Sporting Gijon.
16th Jan 2010 - Barcelona 4 Sevilla 0
Nine goals and none conceded in the last 2 league games and Barcelona are clearly back to their best and add onto that the fact that Real Madrid failed to win and what a week. Barcelona are back in cruise control and the sight of Lionel Messi scoring his 100th goal for FC Barcelona added to the excitement. Strangely enough though it was not until the second half before Barca took the lead and even that was an own goal. In the last 20 minutes of the game htough a Pedro goal and two from Messi sealed off a worthy victory for the home side.
Barcelona next play away in La Liga with a visit to Valladolid on the 23rd January, followed by a home game Getafe in early February.
10th Jan 2010 - Tenerife 0 Barcelona 5
After a sluggish performance against Villareal in the last game, it was back to winning ways for Barcelona with trouncing of Tenerife. The sun failed to shine on the islanders this time at home, with Mr Messi back to his very best and a well deserved hat trick for the Argentinian. With 3 goals in the first half and then another in the second half, Barcelona go into a tough game at home to Sevilla this coming Saturday.
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2nd Jan. 2010 - Barcelona 1 Villareal 1
Maybe some of the Barca players enjoyed Christmas and the New Years celebrations a little too much. But for a 7th minute goal from Pedro, Barcelona failed from them on to ignite and although enjoying the majority of the possesion, they never really got going. There were chances for Ibrahimovic, Henry and Pedro to get a 2nd and 3rd goal but the final touch was lacking and after an early 2nd half goal from Villareal, a draw seemed a fair final score. In end both teams had to settle for a point each witha 1-1 draw.
Barcelona no doubt will come back in force. They play Sevilla on Tuesday night in the Spanish Cup, at home, and then face Tenerife away on Sunday.