➫ La Liga (Week 06)
Sunday 3 Oct, 2011
Sporting Gijon vs FC Barcelona @ 8PM Barcelona Time

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~ La Liga Standings (Week 5):

[1] Real Betis | 12 Pts +3
[2] FC Barcelona | 11 Pts +18
[3] Levante UD | 11 Pts +4
[4] Sevilla FC | 11 Pts +3
[5] Real Madrid | 10 Pts +11
[6] Malaga | 10 Pts +5


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~ La Liga Top Scorers (Week 5):

[1] Leo Messi [Barcelona] 8 Goals
[2] Cristiano Ronaldo [Real Madrid] 7 Goals
[3] Radamel Falcao [Atlético Madrid ] 5 Goals

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~ Messi Stats: https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t77-leo-lionel-messi

~ Barca Stats (2011/2012):
https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t6061-barca-stats-2011-2012


~ Yellow Cards (La Liga 2011/2012):
- Mascherano: 2
- Fabregas: 1
- Alexis: 1
- Messi: 1
- Villa: 1
- Pique: 1

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~ Other Interesting News:

`Pedro matches Kubala's 14 European goals
http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada11-12/09/29/n110929119489.html

`Messi Records (194 Goal, 2nd Topscorer in Barca's History):
http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada11-12/09/29/n110929119490.html


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~ FCBarcelona vs Sporting Gijon ( head to head) in La Liga ~

- 80 matches ( 47W, 16D, 17L) scored 165 goals & conceeded 69.
- Away Record vs Gijon: 40 matches ( 12W, 12D, 16L) scored 53 goals & conceeded 47 goals.

~ Biggest Barca win vs Sporting Gijon:
`1951/1952 (Week 22): FC Barcelona 9 - 0 Sporting Gijon

~ Biggest Barca AWAY win vs Sporting Gijon:
`2008/2009 (Week 3): Sporting Gijon 1 - 6 FC Barcelona

~Barca Record vs Gijon ( Guardiola Era since 2008/2009):
- 6 matches ( 5W, 1D, 0 L) scored 15 goals & conceeded 3.
- Away Record ( 2W, 1D, 0L) scored

~ Some Players Stats vs Gijon:
- Messi played 4 matches (3W, 1D) scored 2 goals & made 3 assists vs Sporting Gijon.
- Valdes played 6 matches ( 5W, 1D, 0 L) vs Gijon & conceeded 3 (Clean sheets: 3 ).

~ Last 6 matches results between the 2 teams:

`2010/2011
( Week 23): Sporting Gijon 1 - 1 FC Barcelona
(Week 4): FC Barcelona 1 - 0 Sporting Gijon

`2009/2010
(Week 20): Sporting Gijon 0 - 1 FCBarcelona
(Week 1): FC Barcelona 3 - 0 Sporting Gijon

`2008/2009
(Week 22): FC Barcelona 3 - 1 Sporting Gijon
(Week 3): Sporting Gijon 1 - 6 FC Barcelona

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~ Injury List:

- Iniesta (4 Weeks) / Injured on 13 September
- Alexis (8 Weeks) / Injured on 10 September/ UPDATE: Alexis Sanchez could return in 3 weeks time (Oct 15) and might be available against Racing Santander [sport].
- Afellay ( long-term Injury) / Ibi Afellay's knee surgery will be on Monday, October 3rd, at 14:00 CET by Dr. Cugat.
- Puyol (doubtful for Gijon match)
Captain Carles Puyol has suffered some bruising to the ribs on his right side during the Champions League match against BATE Borisov. As he was still experiencing discomfort this morning, the player will do specific recovery work the next few days and his progress will determine his availability for Sunday’s match / Injured on 28 September

https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t5314p54-barca-training-reports-updates

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What is your line-up & score Predictions?


IMO,

Valdes

Alves Pique Fontas Abidal

Xavi Busquets Fabregas

Pedro Messi Villa

Khaledbarca wrote:➫ La Liga (Week 06)
Sunday 3 Oct, 2011
Sporting Gijon vs FC Barcelona @ 8PM Barcelona Time

------------------------

~ La Liga Standings (Week 5):

[1] Real Betis | 12 Pts +3
[2] FC Barcelona | 11 Pts +18
[3] Levante UD | 11 Pts +4
[4] Sevilla FC | 11 Pts +3
[5] Real Madrid | 10 Pts +11
[6] Malaga | 10 Pts +5


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~ La Liga Top Scorers (Week 5):

[1] Leo Messi [Barcelona] 8 Goals
[2] Cristiano Ronaldo [Real Madrid] 7 Goals
[3] Radamel Falcao [Atlético Madrid ] 5 Goals

=========================

~ Messi Stats: https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t77-leo-lionel-messi

~ Barca Stats (2011/2012):
https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t6061-barca-stats-2011-2012


~ Yellow Cards (La Liga 2011/2012):
- Mascherano: 2
- Fabregas: 1
- Alexis: 1
- Messi: 1
- Villa: 1
- Pique: 1

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~ Other Interesting News:

`Pedro matches Kubala's 14 European goals
http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada11-12/09/29/n110929119489.html

`Messi Records (194 Goal, 2nd Topscorer in Barca's History):
http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada11-12/09/29/n110929119490.html


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~ FCBarcelona vs Sporting Gijon ( head to head) in La Liga ~

- 80 matches ( 47W, 16D, 17L) scored 165 goals & conceeded 69.
- Away Record vs Gijon: 40 matches ( 12W, 12D, 16L) scored 53 goals & conceeded 47 goals.

~ Biggest Barca win vs Sporting Gijon:
`1951/1952 (Week 22): FC Barcelona 9 - 0 Sporting Gijon

~ Biggest Barca AWAY win vs Sporting Gijon:
`2008/2009 (Week 3): Sporting Gijon 1 - 6 FC Barcelona

~Barca Record vs Gijon ( Guardiola Era since 2008/2009):
- 6 matches ( 5W, 1D, 0 L) scored 15 goals & conceeded 3.
- Away Record ( 2W, 1D, 0L) scored

~ Some Players Stats vs Gijon:
- Messi played 4 matches (3W, 1D) scored 2 goals & made 3 assists vs Sporting Gijon.
- Valdes played 6 matches ( 5W, 1D, 0 L) vs Gijon & conceeded 3 (Clean sheets: 3 ).

~ Last 6 matches results between the 2 teams:

`2010/2011
( Week 23): Sporting Gijon 1 - 1 FC Barcelona
(Week 4): FC Barcelona 1 - 0 Sporting Gijon

`2009/2010
(Week 20): Sporting Gijon 0 - 1 FCBarcelona
(Week 1): FC Barcelona 3 - 0 Sporting Gijon

`2008/2009
(Week 22): FC Barcelona 3 - 1 Sporting Gijon
(Week 3): Sporting Gijon 1 - 6 FC Barcelona

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~ Injury List:

- Iniesta (4 Weeks) / Injured on 13 September
- Alexis (8 Weeks) / Injured on 10 September/ UPDATE: Alexis Sanchez could return in 3 weeks time (Oct 15) and might be available against Racing Santander [sport].
- Afellay ( long-term Injury) / Ibi Afellay's knee surgery will be on Monday, October 3rd, at 14:00 CET by Dr. Cugat.
- Puyol (doubtful for Gijon match)
Captain Carles Puyol has suffered some bruising to the ribs on his right side during the Champions League match against BATE Borisov. As he was still experiencing discomfort this morning, the player will do specific recovery work the next few days and his progress will determine his availability for Sunday’s match / Injured on 28 September

https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t5314p54-barca-training-reports-updates

=========================

What is your line-up & score Predictions?


IMO,

Valdes

Alves Pique Fontas Abidal

Xavi Busquets Fabregas

Pedro Messi Villa

Yes, I think and hope Fontas gets a start. However, I don't really want him playing with Pique if we play a back 4. They are too similar and both a little prone to getting caught in behind. I also think Abidal will be given a rest, but the rest seems right.

Adriano should start on the left and Maxwell come in for Pedro/Villa towards the end and Adriano moves up.

I am pretty sure, Maxwell will play in Villa/Pedro position like he did in the UEFA Champions League. Fontas will have a go at the end and will replace Puyol/Pique. Kieta will be rested and Thiago I think again will start the match while Fabregas is on the bench.

Why must I have football games or school when Barca plays?!

It's killing me.

Good luck Barca, should be an easy win but ya never know.

~ Andrés Iniesta plays some part in training

The 17 fit players trained this morning at the Ciutat Esportiva. Andrés Iniesta, who is still recovering from injury, appeared on the field and joined his team mates for some of the session.

With the Champions League visit to Minsk now behind them, FC Barcelona have their minds firmly set on this weekend’s league trip to Sporting Gijón. At El Molinón on Sunday at 20.00, Guardiola’s side finishes its first marathon of the season before the international break.

The 17 first team players were joined by reserve team youngster Isaac Cuenca. It was also the first time that a training session featured Andrés Iniesta since the midfielder picked up a hamstring injury against Milan.

Carles Puyol trained in isolation after taking a knock to the ribs in the game with BATE Borisov. Meanwhile, Alexis has left the city and is now in Chile where he will continue to receive treatment. Afellay, who was also absent, will undergo surgery next Monday.

http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada11-12/09/30/n110930119505.html

`Barca Squad Traveling to Gijon: Puyol & Cuenca IN Fabregas, Alexis, Afellay & Iniesta Out due to injury.

- Squad List: Valdes, Pinto, Puyol, Pique, Mascherano, Fontas, Abidal, Adriano, Maxwell, Alves, Kieta, Busquets, Xavi, Thiago, Cuenca, Villa, Pedro & Messi.

http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/catala/noticies/futbol/temporada11-12/10/01/n111001119525.html

So what is your Line-up/Formation predictions??

`Lineup Predictions:

~ 4-3-3

Valdes

Alves Masch Pique Abidal

Xavi Busquets Thiago

Pedro Messi Villa

OR

~ 3-4-3

Valdes

Masch Pique Abidal

Alves Xavi Busquets Thiago

Pedro Messi Villa

- Barcelona lineup (vs Sporting): Valdés, Alves, Mascherano, Abidal, Busquets, Xavi, Adriano, Thiago, Pedro, Messi, Villa
- Bench: Pinto, Puyol, Pique, Fontas, Maxwell, Keita, Cuenca


` (3-4-3)

Valdes

Alves Mascherano Abidal

Adriano Xavi Busquets Thiago

Pedro Messi Villa

Khaledbarca wrote:

- Barcelona lineup (vs Sporting): Valdés, Alves, Mascherano, Abidal, Busquets, Xavi, Adriano, Thiago, Pedro, Messi, Villa
- Bench: Pinto, Puyol, Pique, Fontas, Maxwell, Keita, Cuenca


` (3-4-3)

Valdes

Alves Mascherano Abidal

Adriano Xavi Busquets Thiago

Pedro Messi Villa

It's 4-3-3 Khaled........

where do you guys watch barca matches online

Good. 4-3-3 Sporting has a good defense.

thigo is unreal. good skills

Thiago has been getting alot of playtime actually

It's 3-4-3

- - - - - - Valdes
- - - Alves Masche Abidal
Adriano Xavi Busquets Thiago
- - - Pedro Messi Villa

What has to happen for us to get a penalty?

He was useless in second half, though. Pedro is much better.

Pedro was right down-awful the whole game.