De Jong sent off as Espanyol and Barcelona draw in Catalan derby
5 years ago

De Jong sent off as Espanyol and Barcelona draw in Catalan derby

The Hindu  

Barcelona failed to regain its two-point lead at the top of La Liga after Wu Lei scored a late equaliser for Espanyol in a 2-2 derby draw that saw Frenkie de Jong sent off for the visitor. Six shots on target this season Six goals @kingarturo23pic.twitter.com/4rsWQUdljc — FC Barcelona January 4, 2020 But after De Jong was shown a second yellow card, Espanyol ramped up the pressure and Wu clinched a precious point for La Liga's bottom club as he became the first Chinese player to score against Barca in a competitive game. The equaliser came swiftly after the restart, Jordi Alba landing a deliciously weighted pass onto Suarez's instep, and the Uruguay international's first-time finish tucked the ball just inside Diego Lopez's near post. Suarez somehow managed to better Alba's cross when he deftly chipped the ball with the outside of his right boot to substitute Arturo Vidal, whose powerful header bulged the net despite Diego Lopez getting a hand to it. @LuisSuarez9 The last Barça goals in @LaLigaEN: SUÁREZ Messi Griezmann SUÁREZ Griezmann Vidal Messi SUÁREZ SUÁREZ Vidal — FC Barcelona January 4, 2020 He got both hands to Suarez's next shot, a powerful rising drive from 12 yards after Messi put him through, the Espanyol keeper palming the ball away from danger.

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Copa Del Rey: Barcelona Dig Out First Leg El Clasico Win Over Real Madrid
1 year, 10 months ago

Copa Del Rey: Barcelona Dig Out First Leg El Clasico Win Over Real Madrid

News 18  

Eder Militao’s own goal handed a depleted Barcelona a surprise 1-0 away victory over Real Madrid in a stormy Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday. Sergio Busquets made his 46th Clasico appearance, overtaking former Real Madrid and Barcelona greats Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi to set a new record. Madrid frustrations Despite Barcelona’s seven-point lead over champions Madrid …

Copa del Rey: Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior's extra-time goals help Real Madrid beat Atletico to reach semis
1 year, 11 months ago

Copa del Rey: Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior's extra-time goals help Real Madrid beat Atletico to reach semis

Firstpost  

The spiky, gripping derby clash turned against Diego Simeone’s side in the additional period when defender Stefan Savic was sent off. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior’s extra-time strikes earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win over rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Atletico took the lead through Alvaro Morata after 19 minutes but Rodrygo’s sensational …

Atletico vs Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele sends Catalan giants three points clear
2 years ago

Atletico vs Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele sends Catalan giants three points clear

The Independent  

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Leaders Real Madrid Drop Points Against Girona, Betis Strike Late
2 years, 2 months ago

Leaders Real Madrid Drop Points Against Girona, Betis Strike Late

News 18  

A below-par Real Madrid dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at home against Girona on Sunday in La Liga, with Rodrygo having a goal ruled out late on. Rodrygo hit the post for Madrid, while Girona’s Yangel Herrera crashed a strike against the crossbar in the first half, before Vinicius opened the scoring from Fede Valverde’s …

Frenkie de Jong admits he knew Barcelona would pressure him to leave
2 years, 2 months ago

Frenkie de Jong admits he knew Barcelona would pressure him to leave

Daily Mail  

Manchester United remain interested in De Jong, despite failing to sign him The Holland international has only started three matches in LaLiga this term Frenkie de Jong insists he fully expected Barcelona to leave him on the bench in bigger matches in a bid to force him out of the club, with Manchester United still showing interest in the midfielder. …

Karim Benzema gives Real Madrid victory at Espanyol
2 years, 4 months ago

Karim Benzema gives Real Madrid victory at Espanyol

The Independent  

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Upset Frenkie de Jong Throws a Veiled Dig at Barcelona
2 years, 5 months ago

Upset Frenkie de Jong Throws a Veiled Dig at Barcelona

News 18  

Ace midfielder Frenkie de Jong has made a subtle dig at his club Barcelona for poorly handling his transfer situation. Though the two teams had agreed on a potential transfer, De Jong seems dissatisfied with how Barcelona handled the situation. Although De Jong removed his like from the comment, it is quite clear that the midfielder wants to continue at …

LaLiga: Luuk de Jong late winner sees Barcelona beat Levante in five-goal thriller
2 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Luuk de Jong late winner sees Barcelona beat Levante in five-goal thriller

Firstpost  

Barcelona climb back above Sevilla into second, still 12 points behind Real Madrid, who eased to a 2-0 victory over Getafe on Saturday. Luuk de Jong headed in a 92nd-minute winner on Sunday as Barcelona prevailed in a five-goal thriller against Levante to return to second in La Liga. I don’t hold back any praise, he is a player who …

De Jong hands Barca thrilling 3-2 LaLiga win over Levante
2 years, 9 months ago

De Jong hands Barca thrilling 3-2 LaLiga win over Levante

The Hindu  

Barcelona striker Luuk de Jong scored a header in added time to give his side a 3-2 win at struggling Levante after a remarkable, end-to-end game in which his side gave away three penalties. Barca are the first team in LaLiga to win a match after conceding three penalties and De Jong's last-gasp goal saw them record a seventh consecutive …

La Liga: Luuk de Jong Salvages Late Draw for Barcelona at Espanyol
2 years, 10 months ago

La Liga: Luuk de Jong Salvages Late Draw for Barcelona at Espanyol

News 18  

Barcelona started and finished strongly on Sunday night but sagged in between and drew 2-2 at less fashionable neighbours Espanyol to cling on to fourth place in La Liga. Pedri gave Barcelona a second minute lead but Sergi Darder levelled after 40 minutes and set up Raul de Tomas for a counter-attack goal after 64 minutes. With time running out, …

LaLiga: Luuk de Jong salvages late draw for Barcelona at Espanyol
2 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Luuk de Jong salvages late draw for Barcelona at Espanyol

Firstpost  

With time running out, Luuk de Jong headed an equaliser that saved a point for Barcelona Barcelona started and finished strongly on Sunday night but sagged in between and drew 2-2 at less fashionable neighbours Espanyol to cling on to fourth place in LaLiga. Pedri gave Barcelona a second minute lead but Sergi Darder levelled after 40 minutes and set …

Alaves 0-1 Barcelona: Frenkie de Jong scores late winner
2 years, 11 months ago

Alaves 0-1 Barcelona: Frenkie de Jong scores late winner

Daily Mail  

Barcelona were unconvincing in Vitoria against second-bottom Alaves but with a late Frenkie de Jong goal they picked up a win to leave them just a point from the Champions League places. Barcelona players celebrate after Frenkie de Jong scored late on to hand them three points Xavi's side looked like they were to be frustrated by 19th place Alaves …

De Jong header gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Mallorca
3 years ago

De Jong header gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Mallorca

The Hindu  

Barcelona striker Luuk de Jong's first-half header and a stunning stoppage-time save by Marc-Andre ter Stegen secured a 1-0 win at Mallorca on Sunday in a match where the Catalans were missing 14 players due to COVID-19, injuries and suspensions. Ter Stegen saved Barca in added time with an unbelievable handball-style reflex save with his right arm, denying Jaume Costa …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann strike secures third place for Messi-less Barcelona
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann strike secures third place for Messi-less Barcelona

The Hindu  

An acrobatic late effort from Antoine Griezmann saw Barcelona confirm a third-placed finish in La Liga for the season, as it crept past already relegated Eibar 1-0 on Saturday. Coach Ronald Koeman named a much-changed starting eleven, with Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Jordi Alba and Pedri all absent. Defender Oscar Mingueza was required to make …

El Clasico: Madrid beats Barca 2-1 to take La Liga lead Benzema Kroos Casemiro Messi
3 years, 9 months ago

El Clasico: Madrid beats Barca 2-1 to take La Liga lead Benzema Kroos Casemiro Messi

The Hindu  

Real Madrid beat rival Barcelona 2-1 at home in an entertaining, rain-soaked 'Clasico' on Saturday to go top of La Liga. Karim Benzema put the champion in charge at a soggy Alfredo di Stefano stadium with a delightful backheel in the 14th minute while a deflected Toni Kroos free kick doubled their lead in the 28th. Barca hit back on …

La Liga: Atletico Madrid held to 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

La Liga: Atletico Madrid held to 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Another outstanding night by Luis Suárez wasn’t enough to keep Atlético Madrid from missing a chance to increase its lead in the Spanish league. An Atlético team depleted by the coronavirus conceded late in drawing with Celta Vigo 2-2 at home despite another Suárez double on Monday. “We know that we have to win these games at home, and today …

Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance
4 years ago

Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Barcelona won 1-0 at bottom side Huesca on Sunday as Lionel Messi became the first foreigner to make 500 appearances in Spain’s La Liga, while a late Luis Suarez goal secured leaders Atletico Madrid victory against Alaves. Although Ronald Koeman’s side began a potentially season-defining run of four consecutive away matches with a comfortable win, they remain a distant …

Suarez nets double as Atletico goes clear at the top - football news - sportstar
4 years ago

Suarez nets double as Atletico goes clear at the top - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid forward Luis Suarez was back among the goals to help his side to a 3-1 win at home to Elche on Saturday, taking it three points clear at the top of La Liga. MATCH CENTRE Suarez scored either side of halftime to put Atletico two goals up, while Lucas Boye pulled one back for the struggling visitor before …

Lionel Messi brace hands Barcelona sweet win over Real Betis
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi brace hands Barcelona sweet win over Real Betis

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi responded to being benched by scoring twice as a substitute and leading Barcelona to a 5-2 home victory over Real Betis on Saturday, snapping a four-game winless streak in La Liga for the Catalans. READ| Messi was brought on at the start of the second period and promptly produced a sublime dummy to allow Antoine Griezmann to tap …

Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid - PLAYER RATINGS
4 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid - PLAYER RATINGS

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid came out on top in El Clasico on Saturday, although there were a number of good performances from Barcelona players that could have swung the game in the other direction. Real Madrid won El Clasico against Barcelona 3-1 on Saturday with a good team performance Despite Lionel Messi's best efforts, Barcelona could not find a way back into …

Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric second-half strikes send Los Blancos top
4 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric second-half strikes send Los Blancos top

Daily Mail  

VAR doesn't miss a trick and Sergio Ramos doesn't miss penalties. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Camp Nou because Clement Lenglet's shirt pull on Ramos was spotted by the Video Assistant Referee and Ramos scored his 25th straight spot kick. A second-half Sergio Ramos penalty helped Real Madrid to victory over great rivals Barcelona on Saturday afternoon The …

Suarez on target as Atletico see off Celta for Simeone's 200th win
4 years, 2 months ago

Suarez on target as Atletico see off Celta for Simeone's 200th win

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez and Yannick Carrasco scored early and late in the game to help Atletico Madrid to a 2-0 victory at Celta Vigo on Saturday, also earning coach Diego Simeone a 200th La Liga win in charge of the club. READ: Uruguayan Suarez netted in the sixth minute with a first-time finish inside the area after a sweeping move down …

Messi scores twice as Barcelona wins friendly against Girona
4 years, 3 months ago

Messi scores twice as Barcelona wins friendly against Girona

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona eased to a 3-1 victory over Girona in its second pre-season friendly under Ronald Koeman on Wednesday. Philippe Coutinho struck the crossbar early on before giving Barca the lead midway through the first half, tapping into an empty net after brilliant link play between Messi and new signing Francisco Trincao. Koeman made four changes …

Elche wins playoff to return to La Liga after long saga
4 years, 4 months ago

Elche wins playoff to return to La Liga after long saga

The Hindu  

Elche was promoted to La Liga by beating 10-man Girona 1-0 away thanks to a goal deep in stoppage time from Pere Milla in the Segunda Division playoff final, return leg on Sunday after the first leg had ended goalless. Milla's header, which came after Girona's talismanic striker Cristhian Stuani was sent off in the 61st minute for a rash …

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Player ratings as Thomas Muller sparks goalfest in Champions League quarter-final
4 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Player ratings as Thomas Muller sparks goalfest in Champions League quarter-final

The Independent  

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Suarez scores as Barcelona condemns Espanyol to relegation
4 years, 6 months ago

Suarez scores as Barcelona condemns Espanyol to relegation

The Hindu  

Barcelona kept up its pursuit of leader Real Madrid in the La Liga title race by beating city rival Espanyol 1-0 at home on Wednesday, also condemning its neighbour to relegation from the top flight. Luis Suarez struck the only goal of the game in the 56th minute, lashing a loose ball into the net for his 195th goal with …

La Liga: Lionel Messi sets up goals for Suarez, Griezmann in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal
4 years, 6 months ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi sets up goals for Suarez, Griezmann in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal

India TV News  

Two-time defending champion Barcelona ended their two-match winless streak with Lionel Messi setting up goals by Luis Suarez in the 20th and Antoine Griezmann in the 45th. “These points were important to keep us in the fight for the title,” Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué said. “We will keep pushing even though we know it's going to be complicated.” Suárez's strike …

Lionel Messi makes life easy – Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong
4 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi makes life easy – Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong

The Hindu  

Frenkie de Jong said it is easy playing alongside Barcelona captain Lionel Messi after he guided the LaLiga champion past Real Betis. After a turbulent week following a public row with director of football Eric Abidal, Messi was back doing what he does best – leading Barca to victory. READ : Messi teed up De Jong, Sergio Busquets and Clement …

Barcelona vs Leganes result: Quique Setien demands more despite 5-0 Copa del Rey demolition
4 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona vs Leganes result: Quique Setien demands more despite 5-0 Copa del Rey demolition

The Independent  

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La Liga: Frenkie de Jong receives red card as Barcelona held 2-2 against Espanyol in Catalan derby
5 years ago

La Liga: Frenkie de Jong receives red card as Barcelona held 2-2 against Espanyol in Catalan derby

India TV News  

China forward Wu Lei scored late to give Espanyol a 2-2 draw against 10-man Barcelona in Saturday’s Catalan capital derby between the best and worst teams in the Spanish league. Barcelona’s third draw in four rounds left them level on points midway through the season with second-place Real Madrid, who beat Getafe 3-0 hours before. The substitute got the equalizer …

Ernesto Valverde: De Jong's red card did do Barcelona damage
5 years ago

Ernesto Valverde: De Jong's red card did do Barcelona damage

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde said Frenkie de Jong's sending-off hurt Barcelona at a crucial moment in its 2-2 derby draw with Espanyol and noted his side's difficulties in killing off games. The Blaugrana came from a goal down at RCDE Stadium to lead 2-1 thanks to goals from Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal but De Jong was shown a second yellow card …

Griezmann, Messi and Suarez score as Barca beats Eibar 3-0
5 years, 2 months ago

Griezmann, Messi and Suarez score as Barca beats Eibar 3-0

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were all on target as Barcelona coasted to a 3-0 win at Eibar to end a frantic week with a fifth straight victory on all fronts. Suarez's audacious effort just inside the opposition half was not in keeping with the tone of the early exchanges in which Pedro Leon blazed over from one …

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong 'likes' Instagram post calling for Ernesto Valverde's sacking
5 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong 'likes' Instagram post calling for Ernesto Valverde's sacking

Daily Mail  

Barcelona starlet Frenkie de Jong liked an Instagram comment demanding the removal of coach Ernesto Valverde in the wake of their Champions League stalemate against Borussia Dortmund. Frenkie de Jong played for Barcelona during Champions League draw at Borussia Dortmund He later liked an Instagram post calling for boss Ernesto Valverde to be sacked by the club An opening day …

Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: La Liga leaders go 11 points clear
5 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: La Liga leaders go 11 points clear

Daily Mail  

Atletico Madrid came to the Camp Nou in the hope of a famous win that would give them an outside chance of catching Barcelona, but the dream died when Diego Costa opened his mouth. Barcelona's players celebrated wildly after scoring twice in the final five minutes to beat Atletico Madrid on Saturday night Lionel Messi scored a late solo goal …

Messi, Suarez rescue Barca in 4-4 draw at Villarreal
5 years, 9 months ago

Messi, Suarez rescue Barca in 4-4 draw at Villarreal

The Hindu  

Stunning late goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez spared Barcelona's blushes as it rescued a 4-4 draw with Villarreal in an incredible contest at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Tuesday. Villarreal looked to have breathed life back into La Liga's title race after they came from 2-0 down to lead 4-2, but substitute Messi – who had been …

Barcelona 2 Espanyol 0: Lionel Messi strikes twice
5 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona 2 Espanyol 0: Lionel Messi strikes twice

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Barcelona were aided by a dismal error from Espanyol captain Victor Sanchez as they secured a patient 2-0 win in Saturday's Catalan derby. READ: Bayern Munich drops two points ahead of Der Klassiker There was no hint at Messi's ongoing fitness problems as he dazzled from the outset, seeing one close-range effort superbly blocked by Naldo before …

El Clasico: Suarez strikes as Barcelona defeats Real Madrid to reach Copa del Rey final
5 years, 10 months ago

El Clasico: Suarez strikes as Barcelona defeats Real Madrid to reach Copa del Rey final

The Hindu  

Barcelona is into the Copa del Rey final for the sixth year in a row after a 3-0 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday sealed a 4-1 aggregate semifinal victory. Madrid had gone into the second leg with a slight edge following a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou, but it failed to best Marc-Andre ter Stegen with some clear-cut chances …

Barcelona vs Real Madrid result: Malcom rises from Lionel Messi’s shadow to leave Copa del Rey semi-final on tenterhooks
5 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona vs Real Madrid result: Malcom rises from Lionel Messi’s shadow to leave Copa del Rey semi-final on tenterhooks

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the Camp Nou cried for Lionel Messi, …

'Leo never misses': Messi scores again as Barcelona beat Girona
5 years, 11 months ago

'Leo never misses': Messi scores again as Barcelona beat Girona

India TV News  

The game that the Spanish league had wanted to play in the United States still featured a traditional attraction of the competition — Lionel Messi scoring a goal. Messi coolly put the result beyond doubt in a 2-0 victory for Barcelona at 10-man Girona on Sunday, helping the defending champions to keep their five-point league lead with an eighth straight …

La Liga: Barcelona 2 Celta Vigo 0 - Lionel Messi stars
6 years ago

La Liga: Barcelona 2 Celta Vigo 0 - Lionel Messi stars

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo as Ernesto Valverde's side restored its three-point lead at the summit of La Liga. Barca quickly seized the initiative as Dembele pounced to nutmeg Ruben Blanco after the goalkeeper had kept out Messi's low drive. Marc-Andre ter Stegen was finally called into action in the 24th minute and the …

Copa del Rey: Barcelona cruise to 4-1 win over Cultural Leonesa
6 years, 1 month ago

Copa del Rey: Barcelona cruise to 4-1 win over Cultural Leonesa

The Hindu  

Denis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona eased into the Copa del Rey last 16 by seeing off Cultural Leonesa 4-1 at Camp Nou. Munir El Haddadi's sublime 18th-minute effort got Barca up and running, with Suarez swiftly making it two before Malcom put the holder out of sight before half-time thanks to a third assist from Ivan Rakitic. RELATED| Atletico …

Lionel Messi guides Barca to top Champions League group
6 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi guides Barca to top Champions League group

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona overcame PSV Eindhoven 2-1 on Wednesday to finish top of their Champions League group with one round remaining thanks to a Lionel Messi goal and assist. Eindhoven's defender Daniel Schwaab vies with Barcelona's Lionel Messi during their Champions League match. The home side had the best chances of the first half as de Jong’s shot hit the cross bar …

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