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Barcelona

# barcelona - Thursday 8 November, 2012

Celtic’s Barca victory up there with the Lisbon Lions – Bonner

The former Ireland goalkeeper also insisted the win “wasn’t a fluke”.

Open thread: Have teams figured out how to beat Barcelona?

Are Lionel Messi and co suffering a mini-crisis, or was last night’s result just a blip.

# barcelona - Wednesday 7 November, 2012

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Celtic beating Barcelona

Neil Lennon’s Celtic shocked Barcelona tonight, and Twitter was suitably impressed.

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As it happened: Celtic v Barcelona, Champions League

Yes it was David v Goliath in Glasgow. They couldn’t, could they?

# barcelona - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

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Here are the 7 moments that have defined Fergie’s time as United boss

With his anniversary taking place today, we look at some of the games that consolidated Sir Alex’s legendary status.

# barcelona - Sunday 4 November, 2012

Dundee United come from behind to hold Celtic

A late Efe Ambrose own goal gave the visitors a share of the spoils.

# barcelona - Saturday 3 November, 2012

Barcelona set a new club record after beating Celta Vigo

Barca have now nine wins and a draw so far which beats the previous best start by Louis van Gaal’s 1997-98 side.

La Liga preview: Barca look to edge clear

Barca’s last league match saw them romp to a 5-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. They face Celta Vigo tonight.

Barca coach: Real not brave enough to play youngsters

The Catalan club are never afraid to give youth its chance, but they can’t say the same for their biggest rivals.

# barcelona - Friday 2 November, 2012

Welcome, Thiago: Messi becomes a dad but still ready to play

Messi’s partner, Antonella Roccuzzo gave birth less than a mile from the Camp Nou.

# barcelona - Tuesday 30 October, 2012

Forget Paris: Leo Messi rules out move to France

The Barcelona forward says he doesn’t find the PSG project at all tempting.

# barcelona - Friday 26 October, 2012

Celtic unworthy of Champions League, Schuster says

The ex-Barca star claims the Scottish side “do not merit their place if they are going to play in this style”.

# barcelona - Tuesday 23 October, 2012

Bonner urges Hoops to use long ball tactics at the Nou Camp

The ex-Celtic stopper believes the Scottish champions could have some joy against Barcelona’s depleted backline.

The Morning Score: Tuesday

Lance Armstrong, John Terry and Jason McAteer are on hand to compliment your bowl of cereal.

Champions League: Barca defence thin ahead of Celtic tie

The Catalan giants welcome Neil Lennon’s side to the Nou Camp this evening.

# barcelona - Saturday 20 October, 2012

La Liga preview: Real battling injuries ahead of Celta clash

The defending La Liga champions find themselves in an unfamiliar fifth on the La Liga table after seven matches, eight points adrift of the leaders.

# barcelona - Friday 12 October, 2012

Ronaldo superior to Messi, says Jose Mourinho

The coach also admitted that the Portuguese international “isn’t always a nice guy”.

# barcelona - Wednesday 10 October, 2012

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VIDEO: Barcelona beat 2011 NBA champions Dallas Mavericks

Gerard Pique was in the stands for the win and we bet he had his basketball singlet nearby, just in case.

# barcelona - Tuesday 9 October, 2012

Keep it Real: Simeone rules out coaching move to cross-city rivals

Imagine what the speculation would be this week if Jose and Madrid lost to Barcelona

# barcelona - Sunday 7 October, 2012

Five things we learned from tonight’s El Clasico

Barcelona and Real Madrid played out an entertaining draw at the Nou Camp.

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As it happened: Barcelona v Real Madrid, La Liga

It was the first La Liga El Clasico of the season. If you missed out, read all about it now.

Here’s your ‘Messi and Ronaldo as Angry Birds’ pic of the day

The Barcelona and Real Madrid stars like you’ve never seen them.

When two tribes go to war: 53 of our favourite pics from past El Clasicos

Sparks generally fly when the two La Liga giants meet.

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El Clasico: 6 memorable past meetings between Barcelona and Real Madrid

Spain’s top two face off in La Liga for the first time this season. Relive some of great moments.

Preview: Ronaldo and Real Madrid desperate to make up lost ground

The reigning La Liga champions take on their great rivals, who already hold an eight-point lead over them, at the Nou Camp this evening.

# barcelona - Saturday 6 October, 2012

Mourinho: Ronaldo has good reason to be upset over Iniesta award

The Real Madrid boss says Euro 2012 is only three weeks of a long season.

# barcelona - Thursday 4 October, 2012

# barcelona - Wednesday 3 October, 2012

Del Bosque rates Messi and Ronaldo equally

The Spanish manager says he “cannot decide” as to which of the two players are superior.

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Puyol left with dislocated elbow after gruesome fall

The Barcelona captain suffered a nasty injury in their Champions League win over Benfica last night and will spend the next eight weeks recovering.

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Film about the Irishman who captained Man United and managed Barcelona hits our screens

TG4 will tonight show a documentary about the remarkable life of Paddy Don Patricio.

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5 things we learned from last night’s Champions League action

Plenty of insights were gained on an evening in which Europe’s big guns didn’t have it all their own way.

# barcelona - Tuesday 2 October, 2012

Samaras ends Celtic’s Champions League away woe

A late goal from the Greek footballer ensured the side secured their first-ever away win in the competition.

UEFA Champions League Group G preview: Barca, Benfica set to clash

Celtic travel to Moscow, meanwhile, to face Spartak in the Russian capital.

# barcelona - Sunday 30 September, 2012

Fabregas denies play-acting in Medel dismissal

“If you want, I’ll do to you what Medel did and you can tell me,” Cesc said to one journalist afterwards.

# barcelona - Saturday 29 September, 2012

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VIDEO: Last-minute Barcelona defeat 10-man Sevilla

Elsewhere Valencia beat Zaragoza 2-0 and Real Sociedad also came out on top 2-0 against Athletic Bilbao.

# barcelona - Wednesday 26 September, 2012

Barcelona hope to secure Xavi future

“We will do everything we possibly can and I think he would also really like to finish his career here,” said Nou Camp chief Rosell.

# barcelona - Sunday 23 September, 2012

Vilanova plays down Barca ‘rift’ rumours

There is no falling out between Lionel Messi and David Villa according to their coach.

# barcelona - Saturday 22 September, 2012

Coy

Guardiola happy to play waiting game

Former Barcelona boss is enjoying his break from the game but remains coy about his future.

# barcelona - Wednesday 19 September, 2012

Champions League wrap: United earn narrow win, Messi spares Barca blushes

Meanwhile, Celtic got their campaign off to a draw against Benfica.