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Suarez comes back to life with two goals and leads Barca to 3-0 victory

Stunning performances from Luis Suarez, Marc ter Stegen, and Samuel Umtiti secure the three golden points in LaLiga for Barcelona.

Thanks to two brilliant goals from Suarez, who has been recently struggling to find his goalscoring form, and a late minute goal from new signing Paulinho, Barca walk away from this tough fixture with a sweet taste in their mouths.

Although the game did not at any time meet the Barcelona standard all fans love and admire, the Catalans reached their objective, which was adding another win in the league.

Leganes produced several dangerous attacks, frustrating Messi and Co., but with Umtiti’s rock-solid solid defense and ter Stegen’s world-class stops, Ernesto Valverde’s men leave with three important points, as they continue their domination on LaLiga table with 34 points.

Suarez bagged two, one came in the first half and his second in the latter half. He gave a strong and convincing performance, forcing his critics to crawl back into their holes.

Before the match, many were predicting Valverde’s move in regards to his defense. Umtiti and Pique were both one booking away from suspension and the coach did not have Javier Mascherano at his disposable after the Argentine picked up an injury during international duty. This left many wondering which players in the back would start against Leganes.

However, the former Athletic Club man took the risk and started both Umtiti and Gerard Pique and it has cost him as Pique received a yellow card in the second half of the match. His booking means he will be suspended for Barcelona’s difficult visit to the Estadio Mestalla to take on second place contenders Valencia.

The Catalans have a full-pact calender ahead of them, filled with tough opponents before Christmas break and Barcelona must improve their style of play and their game on the pitch in order to finish the first part of the season successfully.

The Blaugrana take on Juventus in Turin on Wednesday in the Champions League. Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated match between two European giants.

A bittersweet win in an empty Camp Nou

Barcelona claimed another three points this Sunday but this La Liga fixture was much more different than the rest after the players competed in an empty Camp Nou.

With the awful and tragic democratic issues taking place in Catalonia, the match between Barcelona and Las Palmas seemed to be suspended; however, the last minute decision made by president Josep Maria Bartomeu declared it would go on but would be behind closed doors.

The players, who are accustomed to their 90,000 supporters cheering them on once they step onto the pitch, arrived to a silent field. The current news surrounding this city had taken a toll on Ernesto Valverde’s men and it was displayed in the game, as they were all out of sync with each other and did not demonstrate that fierce and hungry attitude to score goals.

Although, that did not stop the team from picking up another win in the domestic league. After a disconnected first-half, Sergio Busquets was the unlikely hero in the 49th minute, scoring a goal in the silent Camp Nou.

20 minutes later, Lionel Messi stepped up to the plate and netted two to sentence the match.

Luis Suarez’s outrageous antics in the final minutes of the game added to the strange afternoon. The Uruguayan striker was frustrated with himself after failing to get on the scoreboard again, which resulted in the player tearing up his shirt and walking off the field. The Catalans ended the game with only 10 men.

Nonetheless, in a city where citizens of Barcelona are fighting for their independence, Messi and co. were able to snatch a bittersweet win and continue their successful tracking record of this season.

International breaks are next for the players but they will be back to face their well-known rivals Atletico Madrid on October 14 in La Liga.

Luis Suarez seals the deal in Catalan Derby

Barcelona take home three golden points in the Catalan Derby and Luis Suarez finally got his name on the scoreboard. After back to back poor performances with the Catalan club, the player seemed to have lost his confidence. And to make matters worse, critics began to lash out on the striker.

However, Suarez silenced all his haters with a beautiful goal in the 69th minute, sentencing the game for his team. His shot came from a great pass through the middle as the Uruguayan saw his chance and sent the ball to the back of the net.

The derby was filled with offside calls and tough tackles from the home side, but that did not pressure the Blaugranas. Two own goals from Girona and one killer goal from Suarez sealed the deal for Ernesto Valverde’s men.

Despite the 3-0 scoreline, Girona gave an excellent team effort, as they kept Barca’s goal-scoring machine Lionel Mess off the board.

Andres Iniesta’s astonishing vision, Messi’s brilliant plays and Marc Ter Stegen’s strong blocks gave Los Blaugranas a well-deserved win.

This win gives Barca the top spot on La Liga table with 18 points. The Catalan club have a 100% win record with six consecutive victories under Valverde, something that has never been achieved with any other manager. Brilliant.

Barcelona will face Sporting in their midweek Champions League match on September 27th. Don’t miss the action!

Messi steals the show with super hat-trick

Ernesto Valverde is thrilled with his side’s performance after another goal party at the Camp Nou. Barcelona took advantage to stretch their lead against Real Madrid following their 6-1 thrashing of Eibar in La Liga’s midweek game.

The starting line-up had fans scratching their heads in confusion after Luis Suarez was benched; however, it worked out for Los Cules, as they bagged another win. This is Barcelona’s fifth consecutive La Liga victory and it was an entertaining 90 minutes, to say the least.

Lionel Messi claimed a super hat-trick, netting four outstanding goals. The Argentine ace has proved once again he is not human after an extraordinary performance. From incredible dribbles, and runs to creative and jaw-dropping passes, Messi put on an exhibition for his fans.

Barcelona’s No. 10 wasn’t the only one praised. Newly signed Semedo won over Camp Nou with his attacking style of play. He has been exceptional with his new team. His strong runs up front and solid tackles in the back have been hailed by Barcelona supporters.

Paulinho and Denis Suarez also got their names on the scoreboard. The Brazilian snatched his second goal in his second match, while Suarez demonstrated he belongs on the pitch following an assist and a picture-perfect goal.

The home side gave a spectacular team-effort to claim three golden points in the Primera Division. Their next match will be against Girona on September 23rd.

Paulinho saves the day

Barcelona traveled to Madrid to face Getafe in their fourth La Liga match this season. Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Pérez hosted this anticipating fixture between the two teams with more than 16,000 football fans in attendance.

The home side opened the first half in a strong manner. All the players maneuvered the ball with confidence as supporters were on their feet praising their club. In addition, to their energetic attack and productive midfield, Getafe’s tight defense also gave Barca a difficult time.

Barca were hoping to continue their goal parties like they have enjoyed in previous matches, but they failed to net anything in the first half. Getafe’s lethal striker Gaku Shibasaki took this to his advantage and netted a beautiful volley, leaving Barcelona stunned. Nothing was going as planned for the Catalan club including their record signing wonder kid Ousmane Dembele forced off the pitch in the 25th minute due to a hamstring injury.Lionel Messi tried to equalize the game in the final minutes of the first half with a perfectly placed free kick. However, he was denied by a world-class stop by the Azulones’ goalkeeper.

Barca needed a pep talk to get the Catalans back in the game and it seems like that’s exactly what they got. The Blaugranas looked sharp and played with more intensity, in the second half, which quickly led to Denis Suarez’s goal. Sergi Roberto’s wonderful pass set up La Masia graduate for a flawless shot, leveling his side.

The match continued to progress in Barca’s direction with another goal in the 84th minute by Paulinho. Since his arrival to the Camp Nou, the Brazilian has received a shower of criticism but the footballer has silenced his haters after scoring a stunning shot to give Barcelona the three points.

Barcelona take up the top spot in La Liga with 12 points. Their next match will be against Eibar on September 19th.

A Messi-Inspired Barcelona Shatter Juventus at Camp Nou

The Blaugranas hosted their opening Champions League match against their well-known rivals Juventus. This game had football fans all over the globe excited to watch these two sides face off after last year’s thrilling encounters.

First Half

The home side started the match off strong, taking the driver seat at the Camp Nou. Ousmane Dembele, Luis Suarez, and Lionel Messi were all in sharp form, as they tried to wiggle through Juventus’ rock-hard defense. It wasn’t until the last minute of the first half that Barca’s number 10. opened the scoreboard, scoring his first ever goal against Buffon. A smart link-up between “La Pulga” and Suarez led to Messi’s shot that took the goalkeeper by surprise, sending the ball to the right side of the net.

Second Half

The second half became much more open and spacious giving Barca’s front men room to roam and make some magic. In the 56th minute, Messi drove the ball to the front of the goal box and passed to Rakitic, who sent it home. After two goals from the Catalan club, the Italian side began to lose their concentration resulting in a shaky defense. And Messi took their weakness as an advantage, netting another stunning goal.

The match ended in three goals for the Catalans with zero conceded. The presence of Dembele and Semedo have boosted the team’s confidence while Messi’s magic continues to pour down on the field. A perfect start to this year’s edition of the Champions League.

Messi Masterclass in the Catalan Derby

FC Barcelona hosted the Catalan Derby at the Camp Nou with 72,800 spectators watching Messi and Co. perform some magic on the field.

First Half:

The match kicked-off in a strong manner for the home side, as Ernesto Valverde’s men dominated the pitch leaving smiles on fans’ faces. Although, newly signed Ousmane Dembélé started on the bench, the match was all about Leo Messi. The Argentine star proved once again why is he is the greatest of all time with 2 superb goals in the first half. “La Pulga” netted a beautiful first goal in the 25th minute and it only took ten more minutes, for Barca’s No.10 to find the back of the net again, giving Camp Nou another Messi celebration.

Second Half:

The next 45 minutes were full of excitement, as Barca put on an exhibition for the home fans, adding three more goals on the score board and keeping a clean sheet. This dominated Barca side was missing for quite some time, but it seems as if they are back and ready to fight this season. The Catalan Derby could not have been any more perfect for the Blaugranas. From Rakitic’s astounding performance and Semedo’s strong presence in the right-back position to Dembélé’s assist and Messi’s hat-trick’; it was a night to remember for culés.

A Look At Barcelona’s Summer Transfer Business

FC Barcelona may have encountered one of the most controversial transfer windows this summer, from unexpected signings like Paulinho to losing one-third of the MSN trident to PSG.

Culés are now hoping for Bartomeu and his board to resign after completing shocking deals and failing to sign Phillippe Coutinho. Nonetheless, let’s look back at the Catalan club’s recent summer signings.

Nelson Semedo

Right-back Nelson Semedo penned a €35 million deal with the Spanish giants and since has proved to be a strong addition to Ernesto Valverde’s squad. The Blaugranas have been on the search for a quality right-back for quite some time after the departure of Davi Alves and it seems as if the former Benfica man is the perfect fit.

2. Gerard Deulofeu

La Masia graduate Gerard Deulofeu returned to his childhood club from Everton on a €12 million deal. The home grown player will be hoping to fight his way into Valverde’s starting line-up in the 2017/2018 season. In addition, Barca B player Marlon Santos has been loaned to Ligue 1 side Nice on a two-year deal while Barcelona’s pretty boy Munir El Haddadi has left the Barca jersey on a one-year loan to Spanish side Alaves.

3. Paulinho

Next, is Paulinho. This summer signing created quite some noise in Barcelona, leaving fans in disbelief after the arrival of the 29-year-old. The Brazilian midfielder became Barcelona’s fourth most expensive transfer in the club’s history, following Barca’s agreement with Guangzhou Evergrande for €40 million. All eyes will be on Paulinho during this season to see if the deal was a blessing in disguise or just another one of Bartomeu’s acts to destroy the club.

4. Ousmane Dembélé

However, La Liga giants should be applauded for their last transfer deal: Ousmane Dembélé. The former Borussia Dortmund wonder kid penned a five-year-contract worth €145 million with the club of his dreams and is viewed as Neymar’s replacement. The youngster is full of excitement and counting down the days to get his debut start with Messi and Co.