Tests reveal sprained MCL in right ankle, Lionel Messi to miss 15 days

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Following a ridiculous foul by Atlético defender Ujfalusi many feared the worst as Lionel Messi was taken by stretcher from the pitch with his hands covering his face as he cry in pain. Luckily after medical tests were performed this morning in Barcelona it was revealed that the injury was far less severe than first [...]

Barça weather the storm in 1-2 victory over Atlético Madrid but lose Messi to injury

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

It was a day of mixed emotions for FC Barcelona fans as they saw their side play two strong halves of football and pull out a victory against a very strong Atlético side, but just before the final whistle watch as Lionel Messi had to be removed from the pitch by stretcher. Barcelona got off [...]

Messi leaves stadium on crutches and will undergo further testing on Monday for ankle injury

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Just before the final whistle in Barcelona’s 1-2 victory over Atlético Madrid, defender Ujalusi received a second yellow for a ridiculous foul on Lionel Messi that resulted in Messi suffering an injury to his ankle. The injury was so severe that Messi had to be removed by stretcher and was in obvious pain as he [...]

Eric Abidal will miss Sunday’s match against Atlético Madrid

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Having been held out of Friday’s practice season for undisclosed reasons, it was announced that Eric Abidal would not be making the trip for Sunday’s match against first place Atlético Madrid. According to an official statement made by FC Barcelona, Abidal would be out of Sunday’s match due to “personal reasons.” Head coach Pep Guardiola [...]

Thiago called up by Guardiola for Atlético Madrid match

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Following FC Barcelona’s 2-0 win against Eiche, in which head coach Luis Enrique did not play the midfielder, Pep Guardiola announced that the 19 year old would be making the trip with the senior team on Saturday night to take on Atlético Madrid. The move to take Thiago had to be made following the announcement [...]

Watch FC Barcelona vs Panathinaikos live today at 2:45PM EDT

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

FC Barcelona start their 2010/2011 Champions League run at home against Panathinaikos. Watch the match live by clicking on any of the links below. Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4

Barcelona overcome early goal to thump Panathinaikos 5-1 in Champions League

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Coach Pep Guardiola fielded his strongest side possible with captain Carles Puyol making his first appearance of the season and a front line consisting of Pedro, Messi and David Villa. Early on Barcelona completely dominated possession and Lionel Messi came very close to putting his side up by a goal just two minutes in off [...]

FC Barcelona shocked at home in loss against Hercules (0-2)

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

Pep Guardiola’s side took the pith on Saturday with both Carles Puyol and Xavi Hernandez on the bench. Without Xavi commanding the offense Barcelona struggled early on to establish an offensive attack though they were completely dominating ball possession. Lacking the leadership in the backfield of captiain Puyol Barcelona failed to clear a cross in [...]

Puyol receives medical clearance and is available for today’s match

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

On Saturday morning team doctors cleared captain Carles Puyol for today’s second La Liga match against Hercules. Puyol had been expected to miss up to 20 days following the aggravation of a leg injury suffered just prior to kickoff during the team warmups against Racing Santander. The return of Puyol could not come at a [...]