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The match between Barcelona and AC Milan is the most anticipated of the week. After AC Milan's riveting and stunning 2-0 defeat of Barcelona, many questioned if the Catalonian team was on a decline. The team responded by losing two of its next three; both losses came in crucial games against hated rival Real Madrid.
Just days after being handed a disappoint 3-1 loss at the hands of their most hated rivals, Barcelona will get a chance at redemption when they take on Real Madrid on Saturday.
Authorities in Spain have busted a spy ring that kept tabs on Shakira, her boyfriend Gerard Pique, and a slew of politicians.
Few thought it was possible, but AC Milan pulled off the unthinkable by blanking Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16.
Few thought it likely that Lionel Messi would ever leave Barcelona. Messi made it clear to the speculators that Barcelona is his home when he signed a contract extension on Thursday to remain with the club until 2018.
Real Madrid and Barcelona drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Real Madrid and Barcelona were slated for a "Clasico matchup" in March, but fans will now get two matches courtesy of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. When the teams last met in 2012, they battled to a ferocious 2-2 draw that saw Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo score two goals apiece. There a great deal of matchups that will have a tremendous influence on how Wednesday's tilt plays out, but none will be more essential than the strikers on each team.
Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in the first of three matches in early 2013 this Wednesday.
An unexpected Clasico is upon us as this Wednesday, Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in the first of three matches in early 2013. The teams played three matches to start the 2012-13 season. They split two Spanish Super Cup tilts and then drew 2-2 at the Camp Nou in a match that will be remembered for the dazzling displays from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. As Wednesday's bout approaches, we will preview the two sides at every position to determine which squad has been better of late and has a greater chance at winning the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Barcelona has had a forgettable week. The team drew 2-2 in its Copa del Rey match against Malaga at home last week before falling 3-2 to Real Sociedad in league play. Furthermore, the team had to deal with the distraction of goalkeeper Victor Vales announcing his desire to leave the club at the end of his contract. The players are likely fuming as they prepare for their tilt with Malaga and a chance to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey.
The Spanish league championship has essentially lost its suspense with Barcelona holding a tremendous 18 point lead on rival Real Madrid. The main suspense that remains is whether this team can end the season undefeated.
Josep Guardiola is one of the great managers in recent history. He led Barcelona to 14 major trophies in just four seasons. When he left the club last summer, many wondered when and where he would manage again.
Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona have a major shot at winning every possible tournament this season. The team is off to a flying start in the Spanish League and has an 18 point lead on rival Real Madrid.
Barcelona will take on Malaga for the second time in three days when the teams face off at the Camp Nou in the Copa Del Rey quarter finals.
Barcelona has essentially sealed the Spanish league title, but they have a prime opportunity to create more distance with their greatest rival Real Madrid when they take on Malaga on Sunday.
