The stats show that over the past five seasons the Catalans have benefited more from penalties won and conceded than any of their rivals Who is favoured more by referees Barcelona or Real Madrid? It is a question that has been debated furiously by fans of Spain’s two biggest clubs for decades and is once again in the spotlight following the events of Tuesday night in the Champions League. Barca completed the greatest comeback in Champions League history at Camp Nou, overturning a 4-0 first-leg deficit to destroy Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 on the night.
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Barcelona got crushed because PSG completely eviscerated their midfield
Barcelona walked into the Parc des Princes as heavy favorites to topple Paris Saint-Germain and put one foot into the Champions League quarterfinals. Instead, they left in shambles, having been completely torn apart by PSG, 4-0, and left to wonder what happened to their midfield.
Big test for Emery as his jinx club Barca travel to Paris
FC Barcelona head to Paris on Monday ahead of the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Paris Saint Germain. It is a vital game for both sides as one of the reasons that Paris’ Spanish coach Unai Emery signed by the French side was to help them get over the hurdle of the last 16 to establish themselves among the Champions League elite.
Barcelona: Rafinha suffers nasty gash to the face after clashing with Ter Stegen
BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has gashs his face and could miss their King’s Cup semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday as well as the first match of their Champions League tie with Paris St Germain on Feb. 14. The Brazil international was inadvertently kicked in the face by his goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen during Saturday’s 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao and was forced to leave the pitch with a bloodied face. The player posted a picture on social media after the game of a thick gash above his eyebrow, although Barcelona’s medical report stated he had also injured his nose.
Rakitic: There is no such thing as a replacement for Xavi
The 28-year-old fends off comparisons to his midfielder predecessor and reiterates his commitment to Barcelona despite reduced playing time this term The Croatian signed for the Catalans in 2014 – what proved to be Xavi’s last season at Camp Nou – and won a treble of La Liga, the Champions League and Copa del Rey that term. He went on to form a key part of Luis Enrique’s plans in his first two seasons, while he has made 14 league appearances this season as Barcelona seek a third straight title.
Barcelona hard at work for Athletic Bilbao clash after Lionel Messi & Co miss FIFA awards
Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.
Gerard Pique not done venting against refereeing in Spain
Complaining about a penalty kick not being awarded to Barcelona against Villarreal over the weekend, Pique pointed his finger at the VIP box and yelled toward officials before leaving the field. Spanish media at the match said Pique was talking to league president Javier Tebas.