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Suárez, Bravo and Messi steal the points from valiant Valencia
Goals in the first and last minute from Luis Suárez and Leo Messi earned Barça a nerve-wracking 2-0 victory over Valencia at Camp Nou this afternoon to stay top of La Liga for another week with just six games remaining. … Continue reading →
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Tagged 2-0, 2015, attendance, Barça, Barcelona, Bravo, Bravo penalty, Claudio Bravo, first minute, goal, last minute, Leo Messi, Luis Enrique, Luis Suarez, match report, Messi, Pareja, Piqué, player ratings, points, Rakitic, save, steal, Suarez, teams, Valencia, valient, vs
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Luis Enrique calls for support against Valencia
Luis Enrique gave a call to Barça fans to support the team in tomorrow’s complicated league fixture against Valencia at Camp Nou (Saturday 4 pm). Recognising the importance and the difficulty of the encounter, the Barça coach called for a … Continue reading →
Posted in La Liga, Luis Enrique, Match Previews
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Busquets saves Barça with last gasp winner in Valencia
A last-minute winner from Sergio Busquets earned Barça a vital 0-1 win over Valencia in an intense encounter at Mestalla tonight. Barça were in danger of seeing Real Madrid increase their advantage at the top of La Liga and Claudio … Continue reading →
Posted in Claudio Bravo, La Liga, Match reports, Sergio Busquets
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Tagged 0-1, 2014, 30/11/14, Barça, Barcelona, Bravo, Busquets, Claudio Bravo, goal, La Liga, last gasp, last minute, Mascherano, match report, Messi, midfield, neymar, Piqué-Mathieu, player ratings, Suarez, Valencia, Valencia 0-1 Barça, vs, winner
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Barça face another tough test at Mestalla
Second-placed Barça face fourth-placed Valencia at Mestalla tomorrow evening (Sunday 9 pm) in what could be a vital week in the battle for La Liga. Leaders Real Madrid maintain a two-point advantage at the top of the table but Ancelotti’s … Continue reading →
Posted in Andres Iniesta, La Liga, Leo Messi, Match Previews, Thomas Vermaelen
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Tagged 2014, 30/11/14, Andres Iniesta, Barça, Barcelona, date, hat trick, kick off, La Liga, line-up, Luis Enrique, match preview, Messi, Mestalla, neymar, play, possible, prediction, start, Suarez, Sunday, teams, test, Thomas Vermaelen, time, tomorrow, tough, Valencia, vs, will
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Bottom meets top as Levante play host to Barça
Early La Liga leaders Barça travel to Valencia tomorrow with the intention of maintaining a 100% record at the start of the season against bottom-of-the-table Levante Union Deportivo (Sunday 9 pm). Luis Enrique will no doubt make plenty of changes … Continue reading →
Posted in Claudio Bravo, La Liga, Luis Enrique, Match Previews, Ter Stegen
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Match Report: FC Barcelona 2 Valencia 3
Perhaps in an attempt to maintain tension in his players, Barça coach Tata Martino stated before today’s league game with Valencia there is no longer any margin of error. Unfortunately for the Argentine coach, despite an excellent opening half hour … Continue reading →
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Preview: FC Barcelona vs Valencia (game 22 liga 2013/14)
Week 22 could turn out to be crucial in the battle for the 2013/14 Liga with just one point separating the top three teams. Barça take on Valencia at Camp Nou on Saturday afternoon (4 pm) while on Sunday Atlético … Continue reading →
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Match Report: Valencia 2 FC Barcelona 3
A first-half Leo Messi hat-trick proved enough to earn Barça a nervous victory over Valencia at Mestalla tonight. Messi’s goals gave Barça a commanding 0-3 lead in a brilliant opening 41 minutes from Barça but two late first-half strikes from … Continue reading →
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Preview: Valencia vs FC Barcelona (game 3 liga 2013/14)
Tata Martino has decided to rest Xavi Hernandez and Alexis Sanchez for tomorrow evening’s league match at Valencia (Sunday 9 pm). Barça will be hoping to continue the 100% start to La Liga with another victory and Martino has recalled … Continue reading →
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Valencia 1 FC Barcelona 1
Barça had to settle for a point after a complicated game against Valencia at Mestalla tonight. Ever Banega fired Valencia deservedly in front after 33 minutes but a Leo Messi penalty five minutes later after Pedro was brought down by … Continue reading →
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