Barcelona: A comeback, football and lots of encouragement

Barcelona, ​​March 4 (EFE). - If football, as Jorge Valdano said, is a state of mind, Barca has left his football and has the mood on the floor after stringing three defeats in the last four games, be eliminated in the Copa del Rey and a compelling comeback against Milan to avoid being left out of the Champions League.

The collapse has occurred in recent weeks, after a superb victory in Malaga that closed a first round league dream (18 wins and a draw), and when goals from Leo Messi rose above everything, even the absence of coach Tito Vilanova, who continues his cancer treatment in New York.

Inexplicably, the Barca game has fallen like a house of cards. Reliability defense is nonexistent, the team on offense is predictable and marveled that group that has gone flat and did not find answers. Of not requiring the team coach, seemed to work with their automatics with indifference to the tactical-miss coach Vilanova and conceding goals in every game they played since Jan. 10.

Neither the Barcelona players appear to be in the best physical. It is customary at this time, the team return loads and footballers preparation costs them be at their best, but surely the dynamics of teams have more to do with the moods created by the actual results of the preparation physics.

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In any case, the identity of the team are unrecognizable. No pressure or depth, Barcelona needs to react while in the eye of the storm in Europe, with an obligation to overturn a 2-0 to Milan, and the general perception that the league is already won for months.

And yes, Leo Messi still ticking. Argentina leads the 39 goals in the League, 50 in the 40 matches played so far, but not the same. His wisdom, his many, had served to disregard a situation which has now been uncovered, although the club is in a position to reverse this situation if he can continue to live in Europe.

But not only question the team after his recent performances, also in the institutional area Barca goes through moments of doubt. A matter of inputs used by radical followers and launching a flare to the stands of the classic Madrisistas during a week ago at the Camp Nou have put the spotlight on the board.

There has been a change in policy with the radicals. From Joan Laporta zero tolerance to the possibility raised by Rosell to create a tier of animation, a proposal rejected after recent events in the Camp Nou.

Flares and presence of 'Boixos Nois' European movement in the team, but also issues settled in the courts with the previous directive, a dynamic that surrounds the everyday club in recent months.

The lack of leadership is evident in the dock. Vilanova addresses from your mobile phone to the team, but their players are orphaned and need a technician with ascending to guide them.

The team, meanwhile, awaits the outcome of the tie of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Manchester United, the result of which could lower the tension. For now, the players are two holidays, next Thursday will train in double session and this week have a single commitment, next Saturday's league match against Deportivo.

All energy will be focused on the match against Milan. Since a few days ago said Xavi Hernandez, one of the leaders of the club, this team that has won everything lacks a comeback to close the circle. A comeback, football and lots of encouragement.

The struggle for survival has given strength to a Granada rivals pressured by their inefficiency, with holes behind and management problems in midfield

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1. Since that review scorer, not playing, against Malaga at the Rosaleda, the Granada has not returned to be in decline. He has flirted with the bottom, their football has been irregular, costing the Anquela post, but for eleven days has remained above the cutoff. The others had anxiety, which followed a trail without looking back. Think about cycling in the corridor pulling the peloton. Pedal sure, but without reference. The pursuers are started with ardor to overcome. You see asphalt, with the goal still far. The other is eager to get to where the throwing.
2. If Celtic or reach Mallorca losing in duels with Atletico, the water will reach the neck. The struggle for survival has given them the strength to defeat a Granada beset by their inefficiency in front of goal, with holes behind and with management problems in midfield. Also some bad luck, but the random factor is intrinsic.
3. But if the debate continues to revolve around the position in which he serves Brahimi, the team would not address their real weaknesses. It is a meditation expires. For his style, which interferes little point either left or center. Moreover, the fact out of the diagonal band to break frees you from any sticky marks. It is the system that chains into French, but his penchant for dribbling, wonderful as they leave, but often abusive. Exactly the same was happening in their country. Follow uncorrected. His talent is not disputed.
4. Buonanotte showed him the way. Far from making Torje, Argentine appeared the landing zone. When was passing, caused danger. When dribbled, caused faults. From the band centers served. Its potential is greater and will continue lessons with minutes.
5. Alcaraz developed a theory to arrive. Needed to compensate for the problem of gathering end players that have better relationship with the auction. So opted for two strikers. So fast men introduced in the bands that were shot, and Nolito or Torje. That meant sacrificing principle to classic playmaker. In return, the Granada has led in every game more approximations. But Aranda's cloudy in the shot and is a drag. If this were a game of robots, Alcaraz would have relieved after consecutive mistakes. But it was to point and strikers are strange. On days like this, sometimes the most difficult score. Not so in the stands and they put the cross coach.
6. Suddenly, part of the environment you want to remove everything. During the first two wins, no contest Brahimi minutes. Now sacrilege is highlighted as its substitution. But their presence in against one of the front does not guarantee that the average score improved either. Zaragoza is a possible test of an alternative style to vertical which had posted so far. He, and El-Arabi Torje fight for a place that might bring a picture different, except with the Moroccan sticker change unlikely.
7. Groping the upstairs area but perhaps Lucas disliked the behavior of some elements of lagging areas. It would be unusual to exercise drastic measures but you never know. The week will shed light.
8. At Granada cost you a horror score but also govern. Since Alcaraz came, everything is much more academic. The lines move with homogeneity, but need some sediment on average. That's where they have to resurface Rico and Recio, who are struggling to adapt to certain needs of the parties. At the focal point of the lack of coordination arise enough to give breath to the rivals.
9. Nyom return to the right side. Ortiz is a worthwhile substitute, but French has improved in certain facets deficit and remains an anvil when I try to surprise. It came from a sweet moment and now rested above. Their presence in the Romareda is assured. As long as well, is indisputable.
10. The evil of others is also rojiblanco relief. The defeat of Sevilla keeps Celtic in the margin of a win over the Vigo. That gives another day. One consolation something pragmatic, too petty, but evident, which can not be a pass. The Granada has to increase its level of demand and psych than expected in Zaragoza. As in Riazor, is foreign pressure. You will have to tinker with it, as did the Mallorca.

Paolo Guerrero European football compared with the South American

Paolo Guerrero talks not only with goals. Encouraged by the good time living with Corinthians, during a press conference on Monday said the possible differences between the European and South American football.

"In Europe much raw physical contact here in South America. However, I find many differences. Within the area are 11 to 11 everywhere and we all want to win, "said the 'Predator'.

"There does not suffer with the issue of height as here in Bolivia or other countries. But in Europe itself matches are best prepared in advance. Is studied from the stadium to the weather conditions, "said Guerrero.

The Peruvian started his career in Europe in 2002 and scored a total of 113 goals: 62 in 51 with Bayern Munich and Hamburg. In 2012 came to Corinthians and already has 14 points.

"In Colombia there is no front and Medina": president of Santa Fe

Cesar Pastrana expressed his joy at the good time going through the scorer of the Liga Postobon.

Independiente Santa Fe, in the midst of their celebration for the 72 anniversary of its creation, through a good moment in the championship. After the 3-1 win over equity, the team 'Cardinal' completed six points this week and Saturday will go to Tunja to complete nine units and, thus, add more tranquility in a team that seems to have found the perfect payroll. (Read the chronicle of the game: Happy Birthday! Santa Fe's new leader when winning 3-1 to equity).

Beyond the good times to exit the clubhouse winner, Cesar Pastrana had an informal chat with Futbolred and expressed his joy at the victory and the level showing Wilder Medina, who was a bet sole capital leader. (Note here the commitment our photo gallery).

"In Colombia there are front and Medina, has speed, strength and definition. We are happy for his goals, because five touchdowns and completed because Santa Fe is getting stronger," Pastrana said, adding that the school is in good condition "The set is very well emotionally and Tunja I think you should go for the three points despite the casualties that will."

Clear is that this time of Wilder Medina, his goals, the triumphs and the League lead with 10 units has been very happy at school. "He must continue helping, is quieter and more joys will come," Pastrana said amid laughter that summarized his happiness because he feels he did not fail to bring striker Antioquia 32, just turned. (Relive the minute commitment in El Campin).

Wilder Medina told how his two goals were to equity

"The first goal Equity stood at midfield, I was out of place, but when I saw Daniel Torres recovered the ball as I stepped back to get in line. He gave me the long ball , and define goalkeeper sack once. During the second, as the scorers, distrusted, and had the ball but not push, "said Medina.

The striker who has already completed five goals in the League said: "The team every day is much more in football. Every game the team is quieter, touches the ball more and better, more engaging goes back and above. missing stuff, finish games well because if we win we go down the throttle and that should not happen. "

Independiente Santa Fe have three low against Patriots

For your next party, the date 5, the team 'Cardinal' will be without Omar Perez for accumulation of yellow cards as Luis Carlos Arias. Similarly, Carlos Valdes can not be removed because it was against the club 'insurer'.

Manchester United get to Norwich with his mind set on Real Madrid

The 'Red Devils' will rotations on its payroll to rest the starters.

Manchester United receives modest Norwich this Saturday, a group of mid-table will try to surprise at Old Trafford about "Red Devils" with the mind set on the crucial European clash against Real Madrid next Tuesday.

The Alex Ferguson dominate the Premiership with solvency, twelve points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, and expect the match against Norwich they can use to make rotations and rest their top stars before playing the return of the knockout stages of the Champions League.

The Irish group coached by Chris Hughton, however, can not afford to give too many points in the final leg of the championship if the mattress does not want to lose eight points separating him from the relegation zone, and try to snatch a good result in Manchester.

Warned that the Norwich, already on the ropes to put City in December (3-4 at Carrow Road), can be a trap game for his own, the veteran Ferguson has said all week leading the team trying focus only on the commitment of Saturday.

"Tuesday's game requires no special preparation. But tomorrow is a mundane situation, a practical matter, and we need to win," said the coach, 71.

The lower outstanding United has not facing the twenty-eighth day of the Premier League, beyond the Englishmen Paul Scholes and Phil Jones, with sore knee and ankle respectively, that could force them to rest on Saturday but not prevent them from being available next Tuesday.

The other axis of gravity this weekend in the Premier is located in Stamford Bridge, where Rafa Benitez will face once more to his own liking, just days after he publicly demonstrated his frustration with the situation experienced in the dock "blue ".

Since arriving in London on November 21, Spanish has suffered the jeers of their own fans, who can not forgive his past as Liverpool manager, and has seen the club hung the label "interim", which has undermined his authority within a traditional costume unwieldy.

Immersed in an unusual environment, the "blues" on Saturday faced a critical encounter against West Bromwich, where a defeat could plunge the Chelsea to fifth place, out of posts that give access to Campeoens League.

Spying is Arsène Wenger's Arsenal, pursued from the start of a season in the top four, and will try to take advantage of the stormy period by spending their west London neighbors.

The "Gunners", led by Spanish Santi Cazorla, will not move to the British capital on Sunday when visiting White Hart Lane to measure the third-placed Tottenham Portuguese André Villas-Boas.

One day later, on Monday, will be the turn of Manchester City, believes he still has options to fight for the league title, although it should be a shift cycle at Manchester United, which has moved steadily towards conquest of the championship.

Roberto Mancini's visit to Aston Villa two days after the "Red Devils" have played their match against Norwich, so we could jump into the field trailing by fifteen points about them, or with the potential to reduce the gap to nine points.

Without your audience, but with Pato, Corinthians receives Millionaires

The Brazilian Corinthians, champion of the Libertadores and the Club World Cup in 2012, will receive a Millionaires Wednesday in a match for the Group 5 of the Copa Libertadores in which will be without the support of her swollen be decisive sanctioned.

The Paulista club announced that, following the decision of the Conmebol to maintain the sanction imposed by the responsibility of their fans in the death of a fan in Bolivia, will comply with the sanction of playing their Libertadores matches at home with doors Pacaembu stadium closed, starting with the game against the box 'ambassador'.

The penalty was imposed for the alleged liability of fans

Corinthians in the death of Kevin Douglas Bolivian Sword Beltran, 14, took place at the stadium of Oruro (Bolivia) in last week's game between the San Jose and the Brazilian club for the first round of the tournament.

Corinthians players themselves, psychologically affected by what happened last week, has admitted that the absence of fans reduce pressure on Millionaires and will be a disadvantage for locals.

According to coach Libertadores champion, Tite, besides motivating players emotionally affected by the tragedy in Bolivia and the penalty, the

Corinthians need to strengthen them physically because they are fighting simultaneously two tournaments, including the regional state of Sao Paulo.

Worse, a setback could endanger classification

Corinthians for the next phase of the Libertadores because the club is second in qualifying Group 5, with a period equal to the San Jose, but behind the Mexican Tijuana, who started with a home win of the Millionaires.

Tite also will not use your striker Jorge Henrique, who is recovering from an injury that prevented him from being taken advantage of on Sunday. For these conditions, his substitute Alexandre Pato will be the World Cup, the main reinforcement Corinthians this year and still no place as a starter.

The coach has not clarified if finally aligned from the first minute when defender Chicao, one of their regular starters but it was low several weeks through injury.

Millionaires, who trains from Monday in Sao Paulo, intends to use the sanction of the Corinthians to recover the three points that gave in Bogota before the Tijuana. The Colombian delegation ensures that is not concerned with what might happen to the Corinthians without the support of their fans but with his own performance on the court.

"The fans can both support and pressure the home team. My team has to worry about playing his football and is present or not the public," said coach Hernan Torres.

The absence of the public "changes the context of the game so that means the fans of Corinthians.'ll Try to stay focused as they play in a big stadium without public can be difficult," the defense Ithurralde Ignacio.

The striker Fredy Montero was included in the delegation that arrived in Brazil despite still recovering from physical problems due to the interest of the Millionaires to have maximum power in Sao Paulo.

Riquelme returns to play after eight months of inactivity

Boca Juniors will play on Sunday against Union de Santa Fe, the worst team average worse.

The midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme will play for Boca Juniors on Sunday, after eight months of inactivity, against an opponent who does not win 26 games, Union de Santa Fe

The reappearance of Riquelme in Argentine playing fields will occur against the same opponent he faced in his debut for the club Boca, on November 16, 1996, time when the most popular team of Argentina won 2-0 with the goals scored by Fernando Caceres and tip Romeo Uruguayan Hugo Guerra.

From that Boca Juniors led by Carlos Bilardo, ten players have folded (Navarro Montoya, Cáceres, Vivas, Fabbri, Toresani, Cagna, Pompei, Latorre, Rambert and War) and remains active only Riquelme, 34.

The Union is in a desperate situation and is the leading candidate to mid demoted this year along with two other teams, which for the moment are Quilmes and San Martín de San Juan.

Riquelme returned to the club for all their success after announcing that change of air in mid-2012, after the defeat Boca in Libertadores Cup final against Brazilian club Corinthians.

But the purpose of playing in another team was not met and, when the League Argentina was about to start, coach Carlos Bianchi called to announce that he was available. The board approved his return despite the resistance of some leaders.

"A player does not save a team," said Bianchi, who also lamented that Riquelme has not been part of the workforce in the preseason. "Roman is eager to return, we will evaluate" the coach said after the victory of Boca Juniors in Ecuador against Barcelona of Guayaquil (1-2) in the Copa Libertadores, and the last training with a view to meeting with you Union ranked among those who play from the opening minute.

They will not be in that lineup most of the players who won in Ecuador and jump to the front field Nicolás Blandi and Uruguayan Santiago Silva, instead of Juan Manuel Martinez and Lucas Viatri, who played in the stadium Isidro Romero Carbo.

Riquelme has been six times champion with Boca Juniors, the team has also won five international tournaments, including three Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental.

On Sunday reappear in 'La Bombonera' against the weakest team in the Primera Division Argentina, in the fourth day of a league leading Lanus and River Plate.

Millionaires: rise up and walk! (opinion)

The 2013 and the Copa Libertadores, is a shadow of the winning team, the winning and liked.

Millionaires That was on Thursday February 28 from Colombia trend on Twitter expected, but, unfortunately, with a 'hashtag' in which he is qualified for national shame.

Most of the comments put forward in this network show that generated disappointment blue presentation in the Copa Libertadores as discreet and present some of its figures.

Fans of the set 'ambassador' and fans in general had huge expectations starring in the tournament and came out with a really Millionaires jet drool.

Although classify options knockout Cup remain, exhibition football which has received two losses and give to think that removal is accomplished and the team settled.

In football there are ways of winning and losing, and the missteps of Millionaires against Xolos archifavorito Tijuana and Corinthians are involved in the mud of mediocrity, lack of class players, technical errors and Hernan Torres the 'sleeping on their laurels' of leaders to hire two more reinforcements posh area and front ruffles.

The blue fans criticized, castigated and attacked Jarol Martinez as a symbol of the wrong foot of millionaires in the Libertadores. However, a player with no limitations may be required much.

Rather, what has caused a major upset is seen as low Wason Renteria and especially so without commitment to the team. Meanwhile, about Mayer Candelo question arises: Do not you have more to give because his career is in decline, or is that the injury he suffered earlier this year is still out of shape?

With over 36 almanacs, not much more we can expect from the talented flyer Cali, the more class and international experience on campus. That's where team coach Hernan Torres, has to make the first ace in the hole: either surround Mayer. Then, you must prepare the other cards to win the game, to lift this seems Millionaires undead.

Torres has to risk. As rightly said a dear friend and colleague on Twitter, you have to give one to Wason Renteria bancazo and another Jarol Martinez. Also, call to order Pedro Franco, ears to pull him and put Rafael Robayo Yhonny Ramirez as soon as possible. In addition, the directive require both bring reinforcements and announced that today seem so hard to get as Baloto earn.

We must also work hard attitude. Millionaires Being world class requires play, make a difference in the mental aspect. Therefore, the team should go out and risk their lives and prestige in each of the matches that detract from group 5, and did not reach to classify.

If so, the blue balloons will understand and perhaps football stuff to be resurrected in the Cup can this not be a failure, yes, but as for Millionaires will play back the modest title of our local league. What can never accept is playing with so little with so much character and stage fright, as happened before in Tijuana Xolos El Campin and against Corinthians in Pacaembu vacated.