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By: Ethan Dean-Richards

May 26th, 2010 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

You mentionned two holding midfielders starting: in Alonso and Busquets: does that mean you think Spain will play a 4-2-2-2? With Silva and Iniesta as winger.

I thought you would only play one holder (like Barca do) in a 4-1-2-1-2. With Silva behind



FC Barcelona 3, Atlante 1, a.k.a. “The Leo and Pedrito Show!”

Dec 17th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

Before we turn into an analysis of the game, and its ups and downs, let us rejoice in this:
Pedro Rodrguez Ledesma, Pedrito, is the only footballer who has scored in all possible competitions for his team (namely, six) in a single year.

If you are done



2009 FIFA Club World Cup: FC Barcelona @ Abu Dhabi, a.k.a. This time we cant fail

Dec 15th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

Here it is, ladies and gentlemen. The opportunity to prove that we can learn from past mistakes. The chance to make up from that embarrassing implosion that so quickly followed in the heels of our 2006 Champions League win. The time to show that we not



Liveblog: FC Barcelona vs. Espanyol

Dec 12th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

Read Joan’s preview yet? Ready to put those parakeets between the Devil and the blue sea? Well, join in as we discuss the game while it happens. The liveblog will be up right before the match.
Liveblog: FC Barcelona vs. Espanyol



“Who’re Barcelona playing this weekend? Espanyol? Ah, rubbish.”

Dec 12th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

DISCLAIMER: THIS, AT THE VERY LEAST, IS SOMETHING YOU WILL NOT SEE AGAINST ESPANYOL THIS WEEKEND.

Why? Because he’s already injured.
Barcelona cordially invite city rivals Espanyol to Camp Nou this weekend for what promises to be something of an



Live Blog: Barcelona @ Dynamo Kiev

Dec 9th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

Join us as we take on Dynamo Kiev to see who will advance out of our group and into the knockout rounds of the Champions League. The Live Blog will kick off about 20 minutes before kickoff, so get on out there!
Live Blog: Barcelona @ Dynamo Kiev



Deportivo La Corua 1, FC Barcelona 3, a.k.a. Not as easy as it seems

Dec 6th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

1-3. It’s such a pretty score, isn’t it? Not quite a 2-6 ‘chorreo’, but it speaks of control, of domination, of power, with perhaps one unfortunate distraction to allow the rival a bit of consolation
Ha! Nothing further from the



Liveblog: Barcelona @ Deportivo la Coruna

Dec 5th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

Join us as we take on Super Depor today! The game will start in 4 hours, so strap yourselves in and get ready for this tough encounter we have today.
Liveblog: Barcelona @ Deportivo la Coruna



UEFA Team of the Year 2009: vote blaugrana!

Dec 5th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

As we all know, UEFA likes to keep us entertained. Champions League, Europa League, pointless awards, embarrassing mistakes… but now they bring us something more. Something interactive. Something to keep you awake should tonight’s



Deportivo vs Barcelona Preview: playing for keeps at Riazor

Dec 4th, 2009 | Source: Barcelona Offside | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

OK, so are you recovered from the Clsico hangover? Did you have a good snooze through the Xerez match? Are you ready to rumble again?
Because rumble we must if we want to make something out of Saturdays visit to Riazor, Deportivo de la Coruas kingdom.