Barcelona: Road to Champions

FC Barcelona has just consecrated himself as the best team in Europe in the domain of the season 2010/2011. Following a complete review of travel Lionel Messi et al in the Champions League trophy won for the fourth time in the history of the Blaugrana.
Provision GroupBarca started the struggle in season's Champions League Group D along with the occupied, FC Kobenhavn (Denmark), Rubin Kazan (Russia) representative Panatihinaikos Greece. Facing opponents on paper rather than opponents worth it, Barca also predicted would drive smoothly into the last 16.
The predictions seemed accurate, after the first match, Barca managed to score a landslide mengecundangi Panathinaikos 5-1 in the first leg at Camp Nou (15/09/2010). Lionel Messi became the inspiration Barca over two goal at minute 22 and 44. David Villa (33 '), Pedro Rodriguez (78') and Dani Alves is to reinforce the dominance Barca lead the standings while the Group D.
Appeared superior in the opening match, Barca goals predicted would return to party headquarters when they travel to Rubin Kazan in Tsentralnyi Stadium, (29/09/2010). However, the results would not match expectations. Surprisingly, Barca are only able to bring home a point after drawing 1-1 only capable. Pedro became a rescue Barca through his goal of a white dot in minute 60, after previous Barca behind 0-1 through a penalty goal in minute 30 Christian Noboa.
These results are practically forced Barca stepped down from his pedestal at the top of Group D. Position evicted Kobenhavn successful Barca earned two victories (from Rubin Kazan and Panathinaikos). Counter the third melakoni Kobenhavn at Camp Nou (21/10/2010), Barca successfully took back the reins of leadership of the standings with a 2-0 win over Massey dwigol at minutes 19 and 90.
Entering the second round group stage, Barca turns a visit to the headquarters Kobenhavn at Parken Stadium (11/03/2010). Messi returned to action with lead Barca opened the excellence in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, the victory must be dispersed following the printed replies goals Claudemier Kobenhavn, two minutes later. Results 1-1 draw last until the end of the fight.
This result does not undermine Barca at the top of Group D with eight points, one point ahead of Kobenhavn in second place. Unfortunately, this incision has not ensure Barca step into the knockout phase.
Certainty to qualify for the last 16 newly obtained in the sixth game, when come to the headquarters Panathinaikos (11/25/2010). Dwigol Pedro (27 '& 69') and Messi (62 ') was unable to reply Panathinaikos confirmed eliminated. This victory also ensures Barca group winners qualify for the status, because in other games, its nearest competitor Kobenhavn lost to Rubin Kazan.
At the last party group phase which is no longer decisive, coach Pep Guardiola lower-tier team to entertain both Rubin Kazan at the Camp Nou (08/12/2010). Although not the best squad, Barca still manages to look mighty and tackle Rubin with the score 2-0. Two goals in Barca printed Andreu Fontàs two young players (51 ') and Víctor Vázquez (82').
In total, Barca look strong enough in reaching the group phase with four wins and two draws, without even swallow defeat. Of the six games, scored 14 goals Barca capable and only conceded three goals.
Round of 16In the knockout phase, a new major test facing Barca when the draw them together with representatives of England Arsenal. The result of this raffle was again reminded Barca will duel counter the Gunners, a year earlier, at which time Barca successfully get rid of Arsene Wenger's squad.
Melakoni away games in the first meeting, Barca was forced to his knees 1-2 by the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium. Had superior first through David Villa in the 26th minute, Barca should accept defeat after the Arsenal goal back through Robin van Persie (78 ') and Andrey Arshavin (83').
The defeat in the first leg forced Barca must win in order to advance to the quarterfinals. Shown at the Camp Nou, Barca's Messi opened the advantage through the end of the first half. However, Barca joy only for a moment, the article at the beginning of the second half, Arsenal could be equalized (1-1) through an own goal Sergio Busquets is wrong to anticipate the ball corner kick.
The match was marred by referee Massimo Busacca controversial decision that mengkartu-red (two yellow cards), Robin van Persie in minute 56. The Dutch striker is considered unsportsmanlike action by continuing to kick the ball, although Busacca blew the whistle had been offside.
This decision also had received strong protests from Van Persie because he said he did not hear the whistle because the situation is crowded stadium cheering fans. Apart from the protest, Arsenal are playing with 10 players, will have little to serve the Barca game. As a result, Barca scored two goals each additional printed Xavi (69 ') and Messi's second goal through the white point (71').
With a 4-3 aggregate advantage, Barca had the right to continue his struggle to phase quarterfinals to face a dark horse team from Ukraine, Shakhtar Donetsk. Unfortunately, the glories of removing Roma Shakhtar in the last 16, did not continue in the face Barca.
Quarterfinals RoundCome to the headquarters of Barca in the first meeting, crushed Shakhtar 5-1 through goals from Andres Iniesta (2 '), Dani Alves (34'), Gerard Pique (53 '), Seydou Keita (61') and Xavi in ​​minute 86. Carried mission impossible, namely to beat Barca 4-0 at the second leg, Shakhtar actually appear before the full burden of supporting themselves and eventually give up 0-1. Single goal victory Barca (aggregate 6-1) Messi printed in the 43rd minute.
Semifinal RoundAdvanced to the semifinals, a match that most public ditunggul teralisir world in which Barca eventually have to deal with his eternal rival Real Madrid. The duel is also more interesting, because both teams have clashed five times during the season (two in the league, one in the final of the Copa del Rey and the two clashed in the semifinals of the Champions).
Melakoni first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, Barca came with a capital of revenge after losing to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final. Proper derby party, the second duel of the best teams in Spain are also direct heat from the beginning. No doubt, the referee must blow the whistle often mark infringement. Each player from both camps are also often involved physical contact.
After playing in the first round glasses, disastrous for Madrid came in the 61st minute. Tough defender Pepe who plotted to play as a midfielder, received a straight red card from referee for a dangerous action against Javier Mascherano. The red card was also added that Madrid suffered in three previous meetings also have to always play with ten players, plus without assistance in chasing away Mourinho who also accused of mocking the referee for the referee's decision.
Losing the number of players, Barca dismantle the more liberal defense of El Real. Peak, Lionel Messi Barca bought two winning goal in minute 76 and 86. Barca's 2-0 victory learned this time leaving a disappointment in camp leadership Madrid finished criticizing referees.
In fact, in one occasion Jose Mourinhho blamed a conspiracy involving UEFA to help Barca. In addition, the camp also accused Real Madrid Barca players too often act out an injury or fall to fool the referee. Not until there, they also accuse Sergio Busquets has taken action to Marcelo racist by saying "monkey."
Introduction to the second leg at the Nou Camp, two weeks ago, bustling with war statements by both parties. Kubu Madrid could make demands on the related UEFA injustice they receive in the first leg. Unfortunately, the demands of Real Madrid UEFA ignored. Indeed, Mourinho is accused of conspiracy to accept the bitter pill can not assist foster children in the second leg.
Without Mou on the pitch, Madrid change the total style of play that had always relied on counterattacks, to be attacked in order to pursue a two-goal deficit. As a result, the game was a little more interesting, in which both sides often involved attacking each other. Plus an additional, second leg duel is also not colored red card incident, especially for the players Madrid.
Playing an open, capable of winning it first Barca by Pedro in the 54th minute. However, Madrid could not stay silent and reply by Marcelo on 64 minutes. However, bad luck for Madrid, they were not able to add a goal until the fight was over. As a result, the fleet of Los Galacticos had to give up his eternal rival handheld-final ticket with an aggregate score (3-1) for Barca.
Final RoundShown in the final, which comes with a capital Barcelona won La Liga, have the toughest test of English giants Manchester United who also champion of Premier League status. This duel is also the final action replay two years ago (2009) in which the Red Devils squad should give up 2-0 at Olimpico Rome.
Taking place at Wembley (29/5/2011) early morning hrs. United predicted would be able to avenge him by appearing in his hometown, England. However, the fact that happened on the field it does not match expectations. Barca that appears superior, in fact capable scored first through Pedro Rodriguez in the 27th minute.
United had opened up hope through Wayne Rooney who scored a reply seven minutes later to close the first half with the score 1-1. However, Barca are becoming undisputed domination in the second round. Lionel Messi returned with Barca winning 2-1 in the 54th minute, before David Villa ensure the 3-1 victory in Los Blaugrana in the 69th minute.
In addition to successfully repeat the success two years ago, winning this time also makes Barca won his fourth title, beating United. As for Guardiola, victory at Wembley recall the successes while still appearing as a pillar of Barca who won his first European trophy in the same place in 1992, after defeating Sampdoria.
The success of this year also a special moment for Messi. Besides chosen as man of the matchm, the boy wonder is also a successful Barcelona ensure themselves as top scorer with 12 goals, matching the record goal Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Messiah was also selected as the best player throughout the tournament.

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