الجمعة، 18 ديسمبر 2015

FC Barcelona News: 18 December 2015; Barça to Face Espanyol in Copa del Rey, Training in Japan Continues

Barça to face Espanyol in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey | FC Barcelona
Friday's draw for the last 16 of this year's Copa del Rey has produced some interesting matchups. The event, which took place at the Madrid headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), paired up FC Barcelona and cross-town rivals RCD Espanyol.

Luis Enrique says it was the game he wanted | FC Barcelona
Luis Enrique was more than happy with the way his team progressed to the final of the Club World Cup with a 3-0 defeat of Guangzhou Evergrande. "The team treated the game very seriously" he said after the final whistle. "We were emphatic from the start. We hardly made any mistakes and prevented our opponent from creating any danger. It was a complete game and I congratulate my players for that."

Countdown for Club World Cup Final begins | FC Barcelona
Twelve hours after defeating Guangzhou Evergrande in the semi-final of the Club World Cup, FC Barcelona were back in training at the Mitsuzawa Stadium. The players who did not start against Guangzhou were put through a more intense session than those who did. Douglas and Messi, missed out, as did Dani Alves with a foot injury and therefore stayed at the hotel. Neymar Jr meanwhile continued his recovery work.

Hat-trick hero Luis Suárez praises team effort | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona are in the final of the Club World Cup in great part thanks to the three goals scored by Luis Suárez against Guangzhou Evergrande and in the International Yokohama Stadium, the Uruguayan lead from the front with both Neymar and Messi missing.

Luis Suárez scores first ever hat-trick in Club World Cup | FC Barcelona
Three-goal hero Luis Suárez was the standout figure in the defeat of Guangzhou Evergrande that booked Barça’s ticket for Sunday’s Club World Cup Final against River Plate. What’s more, it made the Uruguayan the first player to claim a hat-trick in the competition since it took on its new format at the start of the century.

No Messi and no Neymar - but Suarez is world's best striker - Goal.com
No Lionel Messi, no Neymar, no matter. Luis Suarez stole the show for Barcelona as the Catalans eased past Guangzhou Evergrande in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on Thursday. In the absence of the game's two finest footballers in 2015, the Uruguayan showed he is the best center forward around.

FC Barcelona in Japan, day four | FC Barcelona
With FC Barcelona's week-long trip to Japan cruising along at a steady pace, Thursday brought with it a semi-final duel against Chinese side Guangzhou. The Catalans took the match by a score of 3–0, thereby securing a berth in Sunday's World Cup Final against River Plate, the South American champions.

Guangzhou did better than Real Madrid - Scolari - Goal.com
"We lost 3-0, but it's not much different to what has happened to other big clubs. At least we didn't let in four like Real Madrid," Scolari told reporters. "I'm very proud of my players and I can only congratulate them. They played at a very high level, they are improving every day and now we have the chance to finish third, which would be a source of pride for the club. We lost to a fantastic team."

Angel Di Maria confident PSG can sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona | Football News | Sky Sports
Speculation has been mounting over the future of the 27-year-old Argentina international at the Nou Camp in recent months, but Barcelona are desperate to retain his services along with team-mates Neymar and Luis Suarez, who are the subject of interest among other top clubs in Europe.

Ardan Turan agent says Man United made bid before Barca move - ESPN FC
Manchester United made a failed bid for Turkey captain Arda Turan last season, according to the Barcelona midfielder's agent. Turan, 28, joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid for €34 million in July, although he will not be able to debut for the Champions League winners until January because of their transfer ban.

Hector Bellerin explains why he left Barcelona for Arsenal - Goal.com
"When you get to 16 at Barcelona, it's the age that you sign your main contract. I was about to sign that, but we knew there were a lot of other options because you always get them from other teams at that time. I didn't have the option to come to Arsenal until I was right about to sign with Barcelona," Bellerin told the official Arsenal website.



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