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Alves Savours Bernabeu Success

Alves Savours Bernabeu Success

BARCELONA defender Dani Alves believes his side have struck an important psychological blow in the title race by defeating arch rivals Real Madrid. 11 Apr 2010
Guardiola's a Happy Man

Guardiola's a Happy Man

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola heaped praise on his side after seeing them take control of the Primera Division title race with a deserved victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid. 11 Apr 2010
Barcelona Triumph Over Madrid

Barcelona Triumph Over Madrid

BARCELONA struck a potentially decisive blow in the Primera Division title race by ending Real Madrid's perfect home record to go three points clear at the summit. 11 Apr 2010
Ibrahimovic Out of El Clasico

Ibrahimovic Out of El Clasico

BARCELONA striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play no part in tomorrow's Primera Division showdown with Real Madrid, but centre-back Gerard Pique has been given the all-clear to return to action. 9 Apr 2010
Barca Are Not a One-Man Team: Ronaldo

Barca Are Not a One-Man Team: Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has added to the growing list of plaudits for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, but warned it would be a mistake for Real Madrid to concentrate only on the Argentinian playmaker in this weekend's 'El Clasico' between the Spanish giants. 9 Apr 2010
Arsenal Defeat Could Prompt Forward Step

Arsenal Defeat Could Prompt Forward Step

It might not feel like it just yet but the 6-3 thrashing by Barcelona in the Champions League might just be the best thing to happen to Arsenal and Arsene Wenger this season. 8 Apr 2010
Xavi: Messi's Simply the Best

Xavi: Messi's Simply the Best

Barcelona midfielder Xavi admits team-mate Lionel Messi is on "another level" and a once-in-a-generation player. 8 Apr 2010
Mourinho Promises To Surprise Barca

Mourinho Promises To Surprise Barca

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has promised Barcelona they can expect a "completely different" performance from his side when the teams go head to head for the third time this season in the Champions League semi-final. 7 Apr 2010
Messi's Character Impresses Guardiola

Messi's Character Impresses Guardiola

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola chose to praise the human side of Lionel Messi after the Argentinian winger destroyed Arsenal with a remarkable four-goal performance at the Nou Camp last night. 7 Apr 2010
Lionel Flair the Difference

Lionel Flair the Difference

ARSENAL coach Arsene Wenger acknowledged Barcelona's four-goal hero Lionel Messi was the difference as his side crashed out of the Champions League following a 4-1 defeat. 7 Apr 2010
Bendtner Gives Credit to Messi

Bendtner Gives Credit to Messi

NICKLAS Bendtner felt Arsenal could take pride from their Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona and Lionel Messi. 7 Apr 2010
Valdano Hopeful Over Kaka

Valdano Hopeful Over Kaka

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano is optimistic Brazil star Kaka will be fit to feature in Saturday's 'Clasico' against Barcelona. 6 Apr 2010
Real Play Down Importance Of Barca Showdown

Real Play Down Importance Of Barca Showdown

REAL Madrid defender Christoph Metzelder does not believe next weekend's top-of-the-table meeting with Barcelona will be decisive in the Primera Division title race. 6 Apr 2010
Song Missing For Gunners

Song Missing For Gunners

ARSENAL'S hopes of springing a shock against Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final have suffered a blow after it was confirmed Alex Song would miss the second leg with a knee injury. 6 Apr 2010
Guardiola Not Promising A Repeat Performance

Guardiola Not Promising A Repeat Performance

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola has warned his players to forget last week's impressive performance against Arsenal at the Emirates and focus on the job in hand when the two sides meet again at the Nou Camp tomorrow night. 6 Apr 2010
Walcott Ready To Attack Barca

Walcott Ready To Attack Barca

THEO Walcott has vowed to give Barcelona a run for their money again when Arsenal head to the Nou Camp tomorrow. 6 Apr 2010