Mallorca 0-3 FC Barcelona (Matchday 25 La Liga 2010/2011)

Lionel Messi, David Villa and Pedro eased Barcelona to a comfortable win over Mallorca at the Iberostar stadium this evening, to solidify their position at the top of La Liga.Messi's first-half header set the Catalan giants on the road to victory, and finishes from Villa and Pedro in the second half ensured that Pep Guardiola's side take the three points, and...

FC Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao (Matchday 24 La Liga 2010/2011)

Lionel Messi's 25th goal of the La Liga season gave Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou on Sunday.The Catalans went ahead in the fourth minute when Dani Alves cut the ball back into the path of striker David Villa, who powered the ball into the back of the net.The home side maintained their slender advantage until the break, but five...

Arsenal 2-1 FC Barcelona (1st Leg 8th UEFA Champions League 2010/2011)

Arsenal FC scored two stunning goals in the last 12 minutes to secure their first ever victory over FC Barcelona and give themselves the advantage in another high-class duel between these two European giants.David Villa gave the 2009 UEFA Champions League winners the initiative midway through the first half and though Lionel Messi contrived to miss a couple...

Barca braced for Arsenal battle

Barcelona forward Pedro is expecting Arsenal to provide a stern test for the La Liga title holders in Wednesday's Champions League encounter.The two sides met in the quarter-finals last season, with Barca winning 6-3 on aggregate.But the Spain international is expecting the Gunners to be a much tougher prospect at their Emirates Stadium home when they meet in...

Sporting de Gijon 1-1 FC Barcelona (Matchday 23 La Liga 2010/2011)

Barcelona could only take one point home from Asturias as an early goal and some resolute defending earned Sporting Gijon a hard-fought draw.David Barral secured the lead for Sporting Gijon in the 17th minute, and it wasn't until the 80th minute that David Villa was able to cancel out the strike with a fantastic equalising goal. The Blaugrana kept seeking the...

FC Barcelona 3-0 Atletico Madrid (Matchday 22 La Liga 2010/2011)

A fantastic Lionel Messi hat-trick ensure Barcelona picked up their 16th consecutive league win, in the process breaking a 50-year-old record originally set by rivals Real Madrid.The Argentinian superstar opened the scoring on 17 minutes before doubling his tally 11 minutes later. His hat-trick was completed on 79 minutes with Barcelona easing to victory over...

Almeria 0-3 FC Barcelona (2nd Leg Semi Finals Copa del Rey 2010/2011)

Barcelona and Real Madrid set up a tantalising Copa del Rey final after both posted wins in their semi-final second leg matches.Leading 5-0 after the first leg with Almeria, Barca scored another three goals in the away leg to run out comfortable 3-0 winners at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos.Despite resting Lionel Messi, Xavi, David Villa and Andres...

Guardiola aims to kick cup habit

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola wants to improve his side's poor recent performances in the Copa del Rey by securing a spot in the final on Wednesday.After scoring a 5-0 rout in the first leg clash with Almeria, Barcelona are a near certainty to progress to the final when they travel to the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos.Guardiola is keen for a repeat of...