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Xavi Keen to Add to Madrid's Liga Woes

Xavi Keen to Add to Madrid's Liga Woes

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has urged his side not to waste the chance to strike a potentially crucial blow in the Primera Liga title race this weekend when they host troubled champions Real Madrid. 12 Dec 2008
Barca Comments Not Reason for Schuster Exit

Barca Comments Not Reason for Schuster Exit

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has denied the departure of Bernd Schuster had anything to do with the German coach's defeatist comments earlier in the week. 11 Dec 2008
Raul Has Clasico Hope

Raul Has Clasico Hope

Real Madrid captain Raul remains adamant his struggling side can overcome a rampant Barcelona when they meet in Saturday's Clasico, despite claims to the contrary from his own coach Bernd Schuster. 9 Dec 2008
Schuster Anticipates Loss At Nou Camp

Schuster Anticipates Loss At Nou Camp

REAL Madrid coach Bernd Schuster is holding out little hope of his side being able to cut the widening gap to Primera Liga pacesetters Barcelona in next weekend's El Clasico at the Nou Camp. 8 Dec 2008
Messi: Atletico Will Be No Walkover

Messi: Atletico Will Be No Walkover

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has warned the club`s fans not to expect a repeat of their recent league demolition of Atletico Madrid after the pair were drawn together in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. 3 Dec 2008
Guardiola Happy With Barca Progress

Guardiola Happy With Barca Progress

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola felt his side had taken an important step forward after crushing fellow title hopefuls Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan last night. 1 Dec 2008
Barca Go Clear

Barca Go Clear

TWO late Lionel Messi goals helped Barcelona to a 3-0 win at Sevilla which stretches their lead over Real Madrid to six points at the top of the Primera Liga. 1 Dec 2008
Barca Retrain Focus on Domestic Matters

Barca Retrain Focus on Domestic Matters

BARCELONA turned their focus to league matters after securing top spot in their Champions League group with a 5-2 victory over second-placed Sporting Lisbon. 27 Nov 2008
Betis Boss: Barca the Benchmark

Betis Boss: Barca the Benchmark

Real Betis coach Paco Chaparro has set freescoring Primera Liga leaders Barcelona as the benchmark for his improving side. 18 Nov 2008
Cruyff Impressed By Pep Performance At Barca

Cruyff Impressed By Pep Performance At Barca

Johan Cruyff believes it is a "pleasure" to watch Barcelona under new coach Pep Guardiola this season. 11 Nov 2008
Eto'o Heroics Seal Barca Win

Eto'o Heroics Seal Barca Win

SAMUEL Eto'o struck four first-half goals as Barcelona thrashed Real Valladolid 6-0 at the Nou Camp on Saturday night. 9 Nov 2008
Iniesta Won't Rush Comeback

Iniesta Won't Rush Comeback

Barcelona's Andres Iniesta insists he will not try and hurry his recovery after being ruled out for between six and eight weeks with a leg injury. 6 Nov 2008
Toure Content At Barca

Toure Content At Barca

Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has dismissed claims he is keen to leave the Nou Camp and insists he is happy at the Catalan club. 24 Oct 2008
Henry Backs Bernabeu For Friendly

Henry Backs Bernabeu For Friendly

BARCELONA striker Thierry Henry believes there is no reason why England's proposed match against Spain should be played at a ground other than the Bernabeu. 18 Oct 2008
Henry Wants an End to City Rumours

Henry Wants an End to City Rumours

Barcelona forward Thierry Henry has called for the speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City to stop. 13 Oct 2008
Cesc Signing Would Be Fab for Barca

Cesc Signing Would Be Fab for Barca

BARCELONA midfielder Alexander Hleb admits he has been trying to persuade former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas to join him at the Nou Camp. 11 Oct 2008