El Clásico 2010 FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid 29/11/2010

El Clásico Monday 29th November 2010

El Clásico 2010 FC Barcelona - Real Madrid Monday 29th November 2010, El Clásico will Kick Off time 21:00 CET Camp Nou Barcelona Match date was changed to avoid a clash with regional elections in Catalunya, the professional league (LFP).

Today, FC Barcelona’s assistant coach Tito Vilanova has slammed the Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho as well as undervalued Real Madrid’s charm. La Vanguardia quoted the Barca assistant coach as saying:
“Jose Mourinho is a football coach who never talks of football. That’s something we don’t like because stress isn’t good for anyone.

Champions Barca will host Real, who top the standings by a point from their arch-rivals after 10 games, for the match at the Nou Camp at 21:00 CET, the LFP said.

The decision had been taken to avoid "the security problems that the coincidence of the two events on the same weekend could cause," they added.

Last season's two 'Clasicos' were a key factor in deciding the outcome of a league totally dominated by Barca and Real and the same is likely to happen in this campaign.

Barca won both last term, edging the match at the Nou Camp 1-0 and winning 2-0 in Madrid, and pipped Real to the title by a record 99 points to 96. Valencia were third on 71 and Sevilla fourth on 63.
Manel Arroyo, a Barca director responsible for finance and marketing, told the club's television channel they would have liked the match to have been a day earlier on the Sunday but they understood the reasons for the decision and accepted it.

"We asked for it not to be on the Saturday and we would have preferred it to be on the Sunday but we understand that the schedules of the authorities, the security services and the television companies were chock full," he said.

Barca coach Pep Guardiola, now in his third season, has led his team to victory in all four 'Clasicos' since he took charge, including a 6-2 drubbing of Real at their Bernabeu stadium in May 2009, while Jose Mourinho will be experiencing his first as Real coach.

The return match at the Bernabeu is the weekend of April 16/17 2011



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Huge celebration for Spain´s World Cup Championship in Barcelona

Spain erupted with its biggest fiesta in memory Monday when its football team returned to a jubilant nation after winning the World Cup, giving elated Spaniards a break from months of economic gloom and political squabbling as nationalist regions fought for greater autonomy from the central government.
Hundreds of thousands of people -- if not more -- jammed in Barcelona's Plaça Catalunya to cheers from Spaniards decked out in a sea of red and yellow, the colors of the Spanish and Catalonia flag.

While the spotlight was on in Spain, the win led to a rare sight in the Catalonia region's capital of Barcelona: Spanish flags waving side-by-side with Catalonia's own red and yellow flag.
"It has been very strange, but now it is being tolerated," said Saray Lozano, a 31-year-old taxi driver from Barcelona. "If it weren't for football, you might get rocks thrown at you" for displaying Spain's national symbol.
About 75,000 people celebrated the win in Barcelona.

Joan Foguet, a Barcelona-based journalist for the leading Spanish newspaper El Pais, said Catalonia has a "schizophrenic" relationship with the national team -- and attributed the burst of enthusiasm to the fact that the team played well.

"There are seven players from one club – Barcelona – in the latter stages of their quarter-final," writes John McDougall. "I am guessing this is still not the record number of players from a single club one country has fielded at the World Cup finals – or is it?"
Indeed Spain had seven Barcelona players on the field against Paraguay – Gerard Piqué, Carles Puyol, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Sergio Busquets, David Villa and Pedro – for around nine minutes, from the introduction of Pedro from the substitutes' bench on 75 minutes, to the replacement of Puyol with Carlos Marchena on 84.

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Champions League: Man United gets 0-0 draw at Barcelona in first leg of semis

Champions League: Man United gets 0-0 draw at Barcelona in first leg of semis

BARCELONA, Spain — Cristiano Ronaldo could have put FC Barcelona away early.

Instead, the Manchester United winger sent his third-minute penalty wide, leaving the English champions with a 0-0 draw in front of a crowd of 98,000 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal.
Ronaldo's miss could haunt the two-time champion when its hosts Barcelona in the second leg on Tuesday at Old Trafford.
"I didn't score - no problem," Ronaldo said. "Now I'm going to score in Manchester."
Man United coach Alex Ferguson was hopeful the missed chance wouldn't hurt the two-time champion, which has been eliminated at this stage of the competition in seven of its nine showings.
"I hope not. But the game now starts at Old Trafford," Ferguson said. "It's now down to the deciding goal. The big bonus now is, if we win, we're through. And with the record at Old Trafford, the atmosphere, the fans - we have a good chance."

Barcelona, looking for its second European Cup title in three seasons, controlled play after the penalty, and both Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o had chances against the English leaders.
Eto'o put a shot into the side netting in the 53rd after Andres Iniesta had back-heeled Messi's pass to him on the right. Iniesta had a penalty appeal waved off in the 71st.

United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar got his hands up in the 83rd to deny substitute Thierry Henry's hard shot from the left, and the Netherlands goalkeeper stopped Henry's curling free kick from outside the area two minutes from the end.

Ronaldo was United's one consistent threat and could have had another penalty in the 29th but referee Massimo Busacca waved play on. The Portugal winger had intercepted Iniesta's cross-field pass to move into the area but was knocked to the ground by Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez. "I think he touched me, but the referee didn't give a penalty," Ronaldo said. "I don't know why. I don't understand."
Man United has won just once in 17 matches in Spain, and Ferguson was pleased not to add a 10th defeat to that tally.

Champions League Semi-Final - Manchester United vs FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona gets ready to host Manchester United, at Camp Nou, Wednesday April 23rd, for some UEFA Champions League Semi-final action.Both teams are undefeated and someone has to go home a loser. Man United last played at Camp Nou in 1999 when they beat out Barca to advance into the finals. Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have Barcelona as + 150 favs over Man United who are listed as + 180 roaddogs. Get your Manchester United vs Barcelona pick in now at SBGglobal.com

Man United have not lost in UEFA play so far as they boast an 8-2-0 SU record. They’ve outscored their opponents 19-4, during their last ten matches in UEFA and EPL play.

They currently sit in first place in the EPL with a three point lead over Chelsea, who they could meet in the UEFA Finals. They are 2-7 SU in their last nine semi-final matches, last year they lost to AC Milan 3-5 on aggregate. United reached the semi-finals with a 3-0 aggregate win over AS Roma. Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney delivered a 2-0 first-leg triumph in Rome before Carlos Tévez's 70th-minute header ended any lingering doubts at Old Trafford. They are 3-2-0 SU away from home pitch and against Spanish teams they are 1-6-9 SU.

Man United have no shortage in goals, Cristiano Ronalsdo leads his team with 28 goals in EPL and he has seven in CL play. The top five players in CL play have a combined 18 goals.

Barcelona is also lossless in UEFA play going 8-2-0 SU. They’ve outscored their opponents 14-10 , during their last 10 matches in UEFA and La Liga play. They currently are in third place in the La Liga, one game back from Villa and 11 back from Real Madrid. Barca is 2-1 SU against Man United on home pitch and 5-0 SU on home pitch in UEFA action. Word has it that Thierry Henry will sit out with the flu, he has three goals in UEFA play. Top scorer for Barca is Lionel Messi with six goals in CL play and Eto’o Samuel leads Barca in the La Liga with 14 goals. He’s been held to just one goal in UEFA action. The top five scorers for Barca have a combined 12 goals in CL play.

Barcelona Vs Celtic - Barca enchanted Celtic

After a sacrificially battle succumbed Celtic Glasgow at home against FC Barcelona with 2:3. Two times the Scots were in the lead, but the Catalans close in on the Scots. In the 78th minute Messi reached the 3:2. Goal: 1:0 Jan Vennegor of Hesselink (17), 1:1 Messi (19), 2:1 Robson (39), 2:2 Henry (53rd), 2:3 Messi (78th).
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The rematch is on 4th March 2008 at Nou Camp

Barcelona play Celtic in the last 16 of this year's Champions League at the Nou Camp stadium.
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FC Barcelona

Barcelona's football club - FC Barcelona or simply "El Barça" - is not only out of this world, but quite possibly the best soccer team in the world as of the 2005/2006 season. They took home the European Champions League cup in 2006.

If you're even remotely a football fan, you shouldn't miss the chance to see a game live a Camp Nou, the team's home stadium. With a 100,000 spectator capacity and amazing three level tiers, it provides fans and visitors alike an unforgettable experience.

FC Barcelona is currently lead by Ronaldinho, the incredibly agile and irresistably likeable Brazilian forward who truly plays in a league of his own. Other FC Barcelona stars include Samuel Eto'o, a Cameroon native who's been named African player of the year not once but twice, and 18 year-old Argentine sensation Lionel Messi, a veritable phenom.

It wouldn't be fair to leave out the fact that Barcelona has another football team, Espanyol de Barcelona. Though not as renowned or successful as FC Barcelona, they're still in Division I and participate in the European Champions League. Depending on the year, they can dish out a threat on the field. The Espanyol plays at the Olympic stadium in Montjüic.

FC Barcelona Football Museum

The FC Barcelona Football Museum (Museu del Futbol Club Barcelona), held within the Camp Nou complex, is one of Barcelona's most visited attractions. It provides a comprehensive history of the team and a great look at Spain's national sport. You can enter via Camp Nou's Gate 14.

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Camp Nou

The Camp Nou Tour is the best way to experience Barça from within.

You can visit every corner of the stadium and get a first hand look at the places where day to day life takes place at the club and feel the magic of a five star venue. The Camp Nou Tour takes you through the past and present of an emblematic stadium for both Barça supporters and other football fans alike.

Follow in the footsteps of the players that have made history, such as Kubala, Cruyff, Maradona, Guardiola and Ronaldinho and feel the passion of FC Barcelona as you visit each of the fascinating zones: the presidents box, the press area, the changing room area and then down the tunnel and onto the pitch where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the stadium and really sense the dream of every Barcelona supporter, to feel for a moment just what it would be like to be a Barça player.

The Cam Nou Tour also includes a visit to the Club Museum, where you can spend as long as you like admiring all the different trophies, photographs and personal belongings of the legendary stars that have all helped make FC Barcelona what it is today.

Hours:

Mon-Sat, 10am-6:30pm, guided stadium tour at 5:30pm;

Sundays & Holidays, 10am-2:30pm, guided stadium tour at 1:30pm

Entrance fees:

Adults €6.50 (only museum), €10.50 (museum + Camp Nou tour);

Children, groups, retirees and students €5 (only museum), €8 (museum + Camp Nou tour)

How to get tickets for an FC Barcelona game

Football season runs from late August to May, and FC Barcelona games are usually played on Sundays. Tickets for Spanish league games can be purchased via the methods listed below. Prices for nosebleed seats start around €25, and it just goes up from there.

FC Barcelona ticket offices at Camp Nou are open: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1:30pm and 3pm to 6pm; Friday, 9am to 2:30 pm; Saturday, 9am to 1.30pm

You can also buy tickets...
At ServiCaixa ATMs
By telephone: (+34) 902 18 99 00
By Internet - on the FC Barcelona website