With Jordi Alba out for Barca's date with PSG adding to the absences of Carles Puyol and Adriano, and fitness concerns for Eric Abidal and Marc Muniesa, the Catalans are extremely short in numbers at the back for the second time this season.
The Barcelona coaching staff has some tough decisions heading into the Champions League clash against AC Milan. Will Lionel Messi play in midfield, with a striker in front? Will Barca go with only three defenders?
"I plan to bring a defensive style to the team that cedes possession, allows our opponents to dictate the pace, and waits for an opportune counterattacking chance."Said no incoming coach, EVER.So...
FC Barcelona have been the standard-bearers in tactical innovation the past several seasons. We see similarities with many of Chivas USA's tactical decisions this season, and unfortunately for the Goats, it has not resembled Barcelona in any way.
Barcelona struggled to break down Granada but finally scored twice in the last five minutes. It's not the first time this season Barca have scored late. How does possession affects tiredness, and what other factors are at play in these late surges?
I am tired of endless speculation about who may or may not be coming or leaving in the waning hours of the summer mercato. We will all know soon enough. Also last Sunday's Italian Supper Cup game...
Last year I took a week-long trip to Mexico in August, during which Chelsea snared the signature of one Juan Mata. This year, I took a four-day trip to Maui with my wife, only for Chelsea to...
"You can have the top stars to bring the attention, you can have the best stadium, you can have the best facilities, you can have the most beautiful project in terms of marketing and all this kind...
Round 2 promises to be more action-packed, controversial, and yeah, decisive. Strap in for the rematch folks- this one promises to be a blinder. More, after the jump: A date with destiny Indeed,...
