Saturday 23rd November 2019 - La Liga
Sevilla 1 - 2
Barcelona
Another game, another Barcelona win..
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Barcelona maintained their 100% to the La Liga campaign, after beating Sevilla 2-1 away from home. That result makes it 12 wins out of 12 for the Catalonia side. Messi scored his first goal of what has been an injury plagued season so far; this being the first game that he has started, and played all 90 minutes. After some neat build-up play, Messi scored a trademark goal, cutting in from the right and striking a curled effort into the far corner. Suárez doubled Barcelona's lead 15 minutes later, scoring from a freekick. Sevilla were much better second half, and really tested Barcelona's defence. After all their pressure they managed to pull one back; a Samuel Umtiti own goal following a wicked cross; hit the defender and rolled past a helpless ter Stegen. Barcelona now turn their attention back to the Champions League; they face Standard Liège at home.
Goalscorer(s):
Samuel Umtiti own goal (68)
Lionel Messi (19), Luis Suárez (33)
Man of the Match:
Lionel Messi - 8.3 Match Rating
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Tuesday 26th November 2019 - Champions League Group G
Barcelona 1 - 0 Standard Liège
Barcelona secure top spot in comfortable home win..
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Barcelona rested several first team regulars during tonight's game; with manager Miguel Rodríguez clearly prioritizing the weekends game against Atlético Madrid in La Liga. Barcelona were comfortable throughout, dominating proceedings and letting their fans see some of the clubs most promising youngsters on display. The only goal of the game came on the 67th minute; Abel Ruiz latching onto a loose pass to score his third goal of the season. Barcelona face Atlético Madrid at home in their next match.
Goalscorer(s):
Abel Ruiz (67)
Man of the Match:
Abel Ruiz - 7.8 Match Rating
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Despite some rotation, a victory to cap off the group stages is ideal, especially when it allows you to top the group. Good work!
ScottT - Allows our key players to have some much needed rest, and gives the younger players more experience.
Saturday 30th November 2019 - La Liga
Barcelona 4 - 0 Atlético Madrid
Barcelona ruthlessly dispatch Los Rojiblancos in dominant victory..
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Barcelona maintained their winning start to the La Liga; this time, it was Atlético on the receiving end of a footballing lesson. From the first minute, until the last, they just couldn't get to grips with the fluidity of Barcelona's play. Luis Suárez bagged himself a brace, before Arthur and Piqué added the third and fourth goals. The La Liga table makes for grim reading for the Atlético Madrid fans out there. They already find their team a staggering 13 points behind leaders Barcelona, after 13 games played. Barcelona face Rayo Vallecano next in the return fixture of the Copa Del Rey.
Goalscorer(s):
Luis Suárez (39, 51), Arthur (66), Gerard Piqué (81)
Man of the Match:
Luis Suárez - 9.0 Match Rating
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Wednesday 4th December 2019 - Copa Del Rey 4th Round Leg 2
Barcelona 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
Rayo pay the penalty in close encounter..
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Barcelona survived a scare in the 4th round of this years Copa Del Rey. They took an early lead through Abel Ruiz in the 11th minute; however, Rayo looked threatening on the counter, just like in the previous leg. They finally pulled level in the 89th minute of play; Iñigo Lekue scoring with a powerful header. There was little action to speak of during the half an hour of extra time played; both sets of players looked shattered, and seemingly had settled for the lottery of a penalty shootout. With the shootout tied at 3-3 Iñaki Peña produced two fine saves to win the shootout for his team. The draw for the next round is in two days time. Barcelona are back in La Liga action next; facing Real Betis away from home.
Goalscorer(s):
Abel Ruiz (11) Iñigo Lekue (89)
Man of the Match:
Sergi Roberto - 7.9 Match Rating
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A scare indeed, but thankfully one you have overcome. The resolve of the team has been tested and now, hopefully, the players have been given a bit of a wake-up call when it comes to the cup.
ScottT - a lot of inexperienced players have featured in both games of the cup so far. Going to have to mix it better between the fringe players and key players in order to ensure progression to the later stages of the cup.
Saturday 7th December 2019 - La Liga
Real Betis 0 - 2
Barcelona
14 wins from 14 La Liga games for Los Culés..
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Barcelona wrapped up today's victory inside the first thirty minutes of play. Ousmane Dembélé giving Barcelona the lead inside 20 minutes; his shot beating the Betis goalkeeper far to easily at his near post. The second came after Suárez was dragged to the floor following a corner kick. Up-stepped Messi to dispatch the resulting spot kick. That win makes it 14 straight La Liga victories in a row for the reigning champions. They face AS Monaco next in their final group match of the Champions League.
Goalscorer(s):
Ousmane Dembélé (18), Lionel Messi (pen 29)
Man of the Match:
Ousmane Dembélé - 7.4 Match Rating
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Wednesday 11th December 2019 - Champions League Group G
AS Monaco 2 - 1
Barcelona
Barcelona suffer first loss of the season..
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Barcelona suffered their fist loss of the 2019/20 season away to AS Monaco. A game in which had little impact on both teams position within the group; Barcelona topping it, and Monaco could only finish third; it was Monaco who ran out winners. Messi gave Barcelona the lead after 22 minutes from the spot, after a VAR check to see if the foul was inside or outside of the 18 yard box. Radamel Falcao produced the goods for his team; scoring 2 goals within 2 minutes of each other. Barcelona will look to return to winning ways this weekend when they face Valencia at home in La Liga.
Goalscorer(s):
Radamel Falcao (70, 72)
Lionel Messi (pen 22)
Man of the Match:
Radamel Falcao - 8.8 Match Rating
Sunday 15th December 2019 - La Liga
Barcelona 4 - 2 Valencia CF
Barça back to winning ways courtesy of Ousmane Dembélé..
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Following on from their midweek loss at the hands of Monaco; Barcelona returned to winning ways at home against Valencia. Valencia took the lead through Rodrigo on 15 minutes, before Barcelona hit two goals in quick succession to take the lead through Messi and Suárez. Valenica pulled level through Santi Mina; however the game changed when Dembélé was introduced just shy of the hour mark. He scored his first 5 minutes after coming on, before securing the three points 4 minutes from time, bagging himself a brace in the process. Athletic Bilbao are the last team Barcelona face prior to the winter break.
Goalscorer(s):
Lionel Messi (30), Luis Suárez (31), Ousmane Dembélé (62, 86) Rodrigo (15), Santi Mina (55)
Man of the Match:
Ousmane Dembélé - 8.9 Match Rating
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Wednesday 18th December 2019 - La Liga
Barcelona 4 - 1 Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona smash winning streak record..
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A Lionel Messi masterclass helped Barcelona secure a 16th straight La Liga victory, and in the process, smashed a record that had been in place since the 1960/61 season (according to football manager's stats for the league). Lionel Messi got Barcelona off to a flying start, scoring in the third minute of play. Messi then doubled his tally from the penalty spot 20 minutes later. Sergi Roberto made it 3-0 just after half an hour. Ibai Gómez gave Bilbao a brief glimmer of hope in the 72nd minute, before Abel Ruiz took advantage of some slack play from BIlbao goalkeeper Unai Simón, to finish the scoring. Barcelona's next game is away to second division side CD Leganés in the Copa Del Rey 5th round.
Goalscorer(s):
Lionel Messi (3, pen 23), Sergi Roberto (31), Abel Ruiz (81) Ibai Gómez (72)
Man of the Match:
Lionel Messi - 9.2 Match Rating
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Wednesday 1st January 2020 - Copa Del Rey 5th Round Leg 1
CD Leganés 0 - 1
Barcelona
Barcelona lacked cutting edge in narrow victory..
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Barcelona secured a narrow away victory against Leganés on Wednesday afternoon. Despite the scoreline, Barcelona were far superior, and on another night, could have won by 4 or 5. Their manager did make several changes to the starting 11 with the firs El Clásico of the season just around the corner. The games only goal was scored by Philippe Coutinho. Up next, Barcelona face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Goalscorer(s):
Philippe Coutinho (36)
Man of the Match:
Philippe Coutinho - 8.3 Match Rating
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Saturday 4th January 2020 - La Liga
Real Madrid 1 - 1
Barcelona
Late penalty save ensures Barcelona remain unbeaten..
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The first El Clásico finished a 1-1 thanks to a ter Stegen penalty save in the 93rd minute of play. Ivan Rakitić scored the opening goal of the game on the 29th minute, before Karim Benzema pulled the hosts level 5 minutes before the break. Samuel Umtiti brought down Vinícius Júnior on the 92nd minute, and a VAR consultation confirmed the penalty. Luka Modric stepped up, only to be denied by ter Stegen. Barcelona return to Copa Del Rey action in their match against Leganés.
Goalscorer(s):
Karim Benzema (40)
Ivan Rakitić (29)
Man of the Match:
Ivan Rakitić - 8.3 Match Rating
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After your first loss of the season against Monaco, there seemed to be no dejection and an immediate reaction which is always beneficial. Albeit a narrow victory in the Copa Del Rey, too, it is an improvement on the previous rounds struggles. Ter Stegen making a crucial save from the penalty-spot could prove to be one of the most important saves of the season to maintain your unbeaten record. I have confidence that this could remain intact all season long!
