Tag Archives: Alexis

Barça let the title slip: FC Barcelona 1 Atlético Madrid 1

Posted on May 17, 2014 by barcacentralnic

A headed equalizer from Diego Godin early in the second half earned Atlético Madrid a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou this evening to clinch the 2013/14 liga. Barça’s hopes of pipping Diego Simeone’s men to the title were raised by … Continue reading →

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Match Report: Elche 0 FC Barcelona 0

Posted on May 11, 2014 by barcacentralnic

La Liga 2013/14 will be decided between Barça and Atlético Madrid next Saturday evening at Camp Nou after the three top teams all failed to win for the second consecutive week. Real Madrid are definitely out of the title race … Continue reading →

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Preview: Elche vs FC Barcelona (game 37 liga 2013/14)

Posted on May 10, 2014 by barcacentralnic

We woke up last Sunday to headlines saying “La Liga is over” and “Barça say goodbye to the league” following the 2-2 draw with Getafe. Remarkably, in less than a week, slips from our rivals have put our destiny back … Continue reading →

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Match Report: FC Barcelona 2 Getafe 2

Posted on May 3, 2014 by barcacentralnic

Only the most extreme optimist could give Barça any chance of reclaiming La Liga following this afternoon’s 2-2 draw with Getafe at Camp Nou. The game was dedicated to the memory of Tito Vilanova and it began well enough when … Continue reading →

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Preview: FC Barcelona vs Getafe (game 36 liga 2013/14)

Posted on May 2, 2014 by barcacentralnic

It’s been a tough week at Can Barça. The loss of Tito Vilanova has obviously left a mood of sadness at the club which hasn’t been helped by watching the Champions League semi-finals from the sidelines. Rumours abound about possible … Continue reading →

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Match Report: FC Barcelona 2 Athletic Club 1

Posted on April 21, 2014 by barcacentralnic

Barça’s slim title chances are still alive after coming from a goal behind to beat Athletic Club at Camp Nou tonight. When Aritz Aduriz fired the Basques into the lead early in the second half it looked like Barça’s season … Continue reading →

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Preview: Granada vs FC Barcelona (game 33 liga 2013/14)

Posted on April 11, 2014 by barcacentralnic

The defeat to Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night has left a feeling of doom and gloom in Barcelona but Tata Martino’s men must pick themselves up from the disappointment for a vital league match away at Granada (Saturday 8 pm). … Continue reading →

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Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg preview: Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Posted on April 8, 2014 by barcacentralnic

If you are not excited by tomorrow night’s Champions League quarter-final second leg between Atlético Madrid and Barça you should probably call the doctor. Two sides with contrasting styles, that have been unable to defeat the other in four previous … Continue reading →

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Match Preview: FC Barcelona vs Real Betis (game 32 liga 2013/14)

Posted on April 4, 2014 by barcacentralnic

With just seven games remaining, La Liga is hotter than ever and tomorrow the three top teams are all in action on a Super Saturday of football. Leaders Atlético Madrid (76 pts) play first at 4 pm with a home … Continue reading →

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Champions League Match Report: FC Barcelona 1 Atlético Madrid 1

Posted on April 2, 2014 by barcacentralnic

It seems nothing can separate Barça and Atlético Madrid. Four meetings this season and four draws, the latest a high-paced battle in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at Camp Nou tonight that ended 1-1. Diego Ribas surprised José Manuel … Continue reading →

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