What we learned about Barcelona from the UEFA Super Cup – La Liga Special
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186, 2-0 on the way to UEFA Super Cup. It was an interesting encounter between the two powerhouses which ended with the Dragons facing defeat at the
hands of Lionel Messi-led Barcelona. Plenty of notes could be made about the Catalan club as they cruised their way to full time.
1. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 is supreme
After ripping apart a resurgent Real Madrid side, little Lionel was in the thick of action yet again. The pintssized attacker scored the opening goal just before the half time and was assisted Cesc Fabregas for the second as the match approached full time.
The Argentinean attacker has now scored in all official competitions he has played in. Messi had failed to score in the one match affair in previous attempt but rose to the occasion as he helped himself on the score sheet, capitalizing on poor judgement
from Columbian central defender Freddy Guarin.
2. Victor Valdes speaks with his hands
If you have seen Valdes over the last couple of seasons, you'd be wondering why has he not featured in more international matches for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011. Nevertheless, Valdes is enjoying the form of his life and this was on show in Monaco. He denied Porto’s attackers
a chance back into the game as Barcelona strengthened their grip on the match.
The 29-year-old was perfect in his timing and positioning as he stopped Joao Moutinho and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Freddy-c14144 Guarin’s threatening shots on goal.
3. Pep Guardiola is to take Barcelona to new heights
Barcelona have been transformed under Pep Guardiola. The former Spanish international has put together a side that is the envy of the footballing world. With addition of two new trophies to the cabinet, Guardiola’s charges have overtaken the efforts of Johan
Cruyff.
The legendary Dutch player laid the building blocks of success at the Catalan club. The rewards they are reaping today. Guardiola came through the ranks of Barcelona as Cruyff oversaw a revolution at the club. The student has now overtaken the master, with
Guardiola bringing twelve titles to Camp Nou in his three years in charge while Cruyff set the record at eleven in his eight years in office.
4. Barcelona have enough in the tank to overcome their defensive deficiencies
Porto boasted of attacking force that pierced defences all year round in the Portuguese league as well as Europe. Brazilian striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436 has been in the form of his life as he scored 36 goals last season and helped the team’s cause with 21 assists. However,
the dragons attacking force went impotent went facing a makeshift Barcelona defence.
The Blaugrana were short of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Mascherano-c18071 and Eric Abidal paired in the central defence. The partnership was a hit as they were successful in holding off Porto’s advances.
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