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Barca v Shakhtar, a.k.a. “A win makes it easy.” 1:30 p.m. CT, ESPN Deportes, 4 p.m., CT, ESPN Classic
By: Kevin |
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And what are you dreaming of, little Xavi? Perhaps a win, which would almost certainly grease the skids for the advance into the knockout rounds, perhaps?
Or maybe you’re dreaming of a couple of goals, shots that don’t thwack against the crossbar?
It’s another Champions League go-round everyone, and this one will be brief. There has [...]
Espanyol-1, Barca-2, a.k.a. “Are you KIDDING me?”
By: Kevin | 136 Comments
Yes, it’s the moment from my man of the match, Thierry Henry. But more on that later. There’s a lot to say here, but I’m going to rein in the urge (I hope). But first things first.
Not to speak ill of the dead, but a Frank Rijkaard team does not win that match. And that’s [...]
Barca v Espanyol, a.k.a. “Of course you know…this means war.” 3 p.m. (CT) Saturday, GolTV
By: Kevin | 169 Comments
Is it really possible to hate anyone more than a neighbor? In-town rivalries are always particularly vicious, and Barcelona v Espanyol is no exception. Eric Abidal could run to the match as a warmup, given the proximity of the two stadiums.
This is the big one. For many cules, they say to hell with El [...]
“The hug,” a.k.a. “Don’t be touchin’ your daddy, Samu!”
By: Kevin | 8 Comments
Would you hug this man? Now, many have told me that I’m rather an elegant dresser. I take care of my clothing, and expect it to last a long time, a span commensurate with its cost and quality.
It must be said that, therefore, I avoid the giddy embraces of all big, sweaty men. Pep [...]
Barca 3-Betis 2, a.k.a. “Not as close as it seemed.”
By: Kevin | 39 Comments
Okay. This was a redemption match of sorts for two players who were on the outs (only one with me, it must be said): Eric Abidal and Eidur Gudjohnsen. But more on them later.
First off, as we all know, last year we lose or tie this match because we not only had bad luck and [...]
Preview: Barca v Real Betis, a.k.a. “Avoiding the goose egg.” Wednesday@1 p.m. CT, GolTV
By: Kevin | 55 Comments
(Edit: Odonkor will not be back for this match. Baby Kxevin regrets the error.)
This one, boys and girls, moms and dads, is a complex one. Real Betis should be a win, particularly at home. But as we learned last season with our beloved lads, things ain’t always what they seem. And without resorting to the [...]
Meet Your Captains!
By: Isaiah | 32 Comments
Come get your Captains! Get your Catalan captains here, full of piss and vinegar! 4 for the price of 1! Rebajas rebaixas savings!
There’s little else on earth cooler than having a major club with four (count ‘em!) homegrown captains, as FC Barcelona now does. They are, in order of preference, Carles Puyol, Xavi, Victor Valdés, [...]
Give me more Yaya
By: Isaiah | 51 Comments
Dear Josep Guardiola,
I love what’s happening with the squad and I love the results we’ve had the last two outings; your obvious knowledge of tactics and player motivation are both endearing and refreshing; and I highly respect all that you have given to this club throughout your many years in blaugrana, but as the honorary [...]
Category: BarcelonaSporting Gijon 1-Barca 6, a.k.a. “A night in the box”
By: Kevin | 31 Comments
SPF 45. Blows by you like a cool Caribbean breeze, lasts all day, to make sure that it stays put for long-lasting effect.
No, this isn’t a real ad for Andres Iniesta, but it could be. He was man of today’s match by a long shot, just as he was my man of the match against [...]
Preview: Sporting Gijon – Barça, Sunday 3pmEST
By: Isaiah | 18 Comments
So the next game is nearly upon us and it’s another Sporting, this time Sporting Gijon of Asturias. The lineup will, as always, look different than it did, but hopefully the same result as in the last game against Sporting will occur. That one was a 3-1 victory on Tuesday in the Champions League and [...]
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