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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-deserves-an-explanation-for-the-officiating-vs-espanyol-ancelotti/feed/ 0 Barcelona Players Must Understand What The Game Demands At All Times – Xavi https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-players-must-understand-what-the-game-demands-at-all-times-xavi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-players-must-understand-what-the-game-demands-at-all-times-xavi/#respond Sun, 21 Nov 2021 22:46:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313252 Barcelona manager, Xavi has come out to say that he wasn’t happy with his team’s performance vs Espanyol. He recently revealed that despite the victory, Barcelona must create more chances in games. According to him, his forwards really need to improve their game and his players need to understand what the game demands at all [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-players-must-understand-what-the-game-demands-at-all-times-xavi/feed/ 0 Messi Deserved A Red Card Against Espanyol – Graham Hunter https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-deserved-a-red-card-against-espanyol-graham-hunter/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:35:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230235 Lionel Messi netted twice for Barcelona against Espanyol yesterday but according to Graham Hunter, Spanish football journalist, he was lucky to not see red. The Argentine maestro score two goals in the derby victory but lashed out at former Real Madrid and QPR midfielder Esteban Granero while he lied on the pitch. Reacting, Graham said [...]

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]]> Espanyol Ends Barcelona’s 29-Game Unbeaten Run https://www.theinfostride.com/espanyol-ends-barcelonas-29-game-unbeaten-run/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:04:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196734 Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as Barcelona’s 29-game unbeaten streak was ended by rivals Espanyol 1-0 in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. There were few real pluses for Barcelona on a cold, damp night on the outskirts of the Catalan city. If we’re clutching at straws, youngster Carles Alena should benefit from being [...]

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]]> Barcelona Can Turn Things Around Against Espanyol At Camp Nou – Pique https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-can-turn-things-around-against-espanyol-at-camp-nou-pique/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196726 Gerard Pique has agreed a new contract with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until 2022. Barca announced the defender’s new deal has a release clause set at €500 million. Pique joined Barcelona as a 10-year-old in 1997 before leaving to join Manchester United in 2004. He returned to his hometown club in [...]

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]]> Lionel Messi Flops Against Espanyol https://www.theinfostride.com/lionel-messi-flops-against-espanyol/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:45:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196649 Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as Barcelona’s 29-game unbeaten streak was ended by rivals Espanyol 1-0 in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. There were few real pluses for Barcelona on a cold, damp night on the outskirts of the Catalan city. If we’re clutching at straws, youngster Carles Alena should benefit from being [...]

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]]> We Will Press High Against Espanyol In The Second Leg – Pique https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-press-high-against-espanyol-in-the-second-leg-pique/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:40:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196640 Gerard Pique has agreed a new contract with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until 2022. Barca announced the defender’s new deal has a release clause set at €500 million. Pique joined Barcelona as a 10-year-old in 1997 before leaving to join Manchester United in 2004. He returned to his hometown club in [...]

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]]> We Made A Costly Mistake Against Espanyol – Diego Simeone https://www.theinfostride.com/we-made-a-costly-mistake-against-espanyol-diego-simeone/ Mon, 25 Dec 2017 01:11:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=193899 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has said his team paid for one mistake in Friday evening’s 1-0 defeat at Espanyol — their first in La Liga this season. “Whichever team made a mistake could lose the game,” Simeone said. “It was very tight, very tough, very intense, very tactical. We made a mistake, and they [...]

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]]> Jose Mourinho Eyes Aaron Martin https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-eyes-aaron-martin/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 23:43:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185626 Manchester United are closely monitoring Spain under-21 left-back Aaron Martin, sources have said. United scouts watched Martin, 20, play for Espanyol against Levante on Friday night and the club have asked to be kept informed of any developments regarding his future. Martin signed a new long-term contract in January that could keep him at Espanyol [...]

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]]> Barcelona And Real Madrid Have A Love-Hate Relationship – Jaume Roures https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-and-real-madrid-have-a-love-hate-relationship-jaume-roures/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 23:43:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185627 Barcelona’s spot in La Liga should not be affected by any moves toward Catalan independence, according to Jaume Roures of Mediapro, current international rights holders for the Spanish league. With present events having seriously placed minds on the possibility of Catalonia breaking away from Spain, the issue of where Catalan teams, including Barca’s fellow Primera [...]

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]]> Isco Is Confident – Zidane https://www.theinfostride.com/isco-is-confident-zidane/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 06:14:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183753 Zinedine Zidane has praised “street player” Isco after the little magician’s double strike in Sunday evening’s 2-0 La Liga win over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu. “It is just the confidence that Isco has now,” Zidane said. “He knows he is an important player with Real Madrid. He plays as you play in the street, [...]

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]]> Victory Against Espanyol Is My Worst Experience In Football – Pique https://www.theinfostride.com/victory-against-espanyol-is-my-worst-experience-in-football-pique/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 06:14:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183751 An emotional Gerard Pique described Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Las Palmas as the “worst experience” of his footballl career after the decision was sanctioned to play the game behind closed doors due to the political climate in Catalonia. “It was a really difficult game to play,” Pique, in tears, told reporters after the game. “It [...]

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]]> I Might Not Play The UCL Final – Gareth Bale https://www.theinfostride.com/i-might-not-play-the-ucl-final-gareth-bale/ Sat, 03 Jun 2017 09:32:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167128 Gareth Bale fought through the pain, obliged to take pills to get him through training and matches, but he concedes that the Champions League final in his home city might still have come too soon for him to start. Real Madrid’s Cardiff‑born forward admitted that he returned too soon after surgery on an ankle ligament [...]

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]]> Title Chase Slip-Up Demoralising – Pochettino https://www.theinfostride.com/title-chase-slip-up-demoralising-pochettino/ Sun, 14 May 2017 23:09:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164918 Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted he found it hard to lift his squad following their demoralising defeat to West Ham United last weekend, which all but extinguished their Premier League title hopes. Leaders Chelsea have the chance to wrap up their second title in three seasons when they visit West Bromwich Albion on Friday, [...]

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]]> Cristiano Ronaldo Outshines Antoine Griezmann Again https://www.theinfostride.com/cristiano-ronaldo-outshines-antoine-griezmann-again/ Wed, 03 May 2017 08:08:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163727 At one stage of Real Madrid’s Champions League semifinal destruction of Atletico Madrid, it seemed to be a case of one No. 7 coming to the party and the other staying at home. But in the end, that perspective would do not only Cristiano Ronaldo but also Antoine Griezmann a disservice. That simplistic comparison, legitimately [...]

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]]> I Did Not Grant Any Dele Alli Interview – Xavi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-did-not-grant-any-dele-alli-interview-xavi/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:55:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163166 Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has denied touting Dele Alli for Manchester City, claiming he never spoke to a UK newspaper nor mentioned the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder. The Sun published what it claimed were exclusive quotes from Xavi on Tuesday which suggesting that he had spoken to his former Barcelona teammate and manager Pep Guardiola, [...]

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]]> Neymar To Miss Real Madrid Clash? https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-to-miss-real-madrid-clash/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 01:35:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161237 Neymar could miss the Clasico against Real Madrid later this month after the Barcelona forward sarcastically applauded the fourth official after being sent off against Malaga. The Brazilian was sent off for picking up a second yellow card as his side were beaten 2-0 at La Rosaleda on Saturday, slipping three points behind Real Madrid, [...]

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]]> Tottenham Leave It Late Against Swansea https://www.theinfostride.com/tottenham-leave-it-late-against-swansea/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 08:57:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161061 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino praised his team’s “big character” in scoring three late goals to beat Swansea 3-1 and keep alive their Premier League title hopes on Wednesday. Goals in the final 10 minutes from Dele Alli, Son Heung-Min and Christian Eriksen kept them seven points behind leaders Chelsea — who beat Manchester City 2-1 [...]

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]]> Can Zinadine Zidane Win The La Liga? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-zinadine-zidane-win-the-la-liga/ Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:12:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155517 A fortnight ago, Real Madrid seemed unbeatable and the word “treble” was mentioned in nearly every piece about them. But then last week, after two defeats and a draw that saw them out of the Copa del Rey and their La Liga lead cut in half, the season was over for Zinedine Zidane’s team, judging [...]

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]]> Messi Will Extend His Contract – Barcelona https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-will-extend-his-contract-barcelona/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:21:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151714 Barcelona have still not begun contract talks with Lionel Messi but they remain confident he will commit his future to the club early in the New Year. Luis Suarez became the latest Barca star to sign a new deal last week, extending his stay at the Camp Nou until 2021, following the renewals of Sergio [...]

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]]> Lionel Messi Dazzles Against Espanyol https://www.theinfostride.com/lionel-messi-dazzles-against-espanyol/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:57:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151673 Luis Suarez scored twice to help Barcelona to a 4-1 victory over Espanyol in the clash of the Catalans at the Nou Camp. The Uruguayan’s double briefly made him the top scorer in La Liga with 12 goals, until teammate Lionel Messi moved back level with him in the last minute. It also ended Espanyol’s [...]

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]]> Antoine Griezmann Frustrated In Espanyol Draw https://www.theinfostride.com/antoine-griezmann-frustrated-in-espanyol-draw/ Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:36:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150270 Atletico Madrid endured a frustrating 0-0 draw with Espanyol at the Vicente Calderon on a miserably, rainy Saturday night. It was a case of “one of those days” for Atletico. They dominated possession, huffed and puffed, but ultimately could not blow the house down and in the end were indebted to keeper Jan Oblak to [...]

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]]> We’ve Gotten The Winning Feeling Back – Pochettino https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-gotten-the-winning-feeling-back-pochettino/ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:56:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140899 Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham Hotspur can now start looking forward after a first victory of the campaign helped draw a line under the disappointment of missing out on the Premier League title last season. The north London club’s challenge fell away last term with Pochettino’s side eventually finishing third after pushing champions Leicester City until [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Want Cesc Fabregas https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-want-cesc-fabregas/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:05:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140435 Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has said a deal for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is “not very straightforward” and insisted James Rodriguez will stay at the Bernabeu. Antonio Conte left Fabregas on the bench for Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham on Monday and, while the new Blues boss says the 29-year-old can force his [...]

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]]> Barcelona Hope To End Espanyol Jinx https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-hope-to-end-espanyol-jinx/ Sat, 07 May 2016 09:57:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127941 When Barcelona host local rivals Espanyol on Saturday hoping to edge closer to the La Liga title, many may be haunted by Raul Tamudo’s 89th minute equaliser which wrecked their title bid in 2006/07. Just as they will do on Saturday, Espanyol visited the Nou Camp in the penultimate weekend. Barcelona were on course to [...]

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]]> Gary Neville Faces Must-Win Game https://www.theinfostride.com/gary-neville-faces-must-win-game/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:11:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120310 Valencia coach Gary Neville has pleaded with the club’s disgruntled fans to turn up and support his struggling side when they face Espanyol at the Mestalla on Saturday. Valencia have not won in the league since November and there are growing fears they could be dragged into a relegation battle. Neville has failed to win [...]

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]]> Luis Suarez Calls Espanyol Players ‘A Waste Of Space’ https://www.theinfostride.com/luis-suarez-calls-espanyol-players-a-waste-of-space/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:21:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117452 Luis Suarez called Espanyol players “a waste of space” in an angry confrontation following an ill-tempered Copa del Rey match between Barcelona and their local rivals on Wednesday night. Barcelona won the physical match 4-1, with eight Espanyol players booked during proceedings and two sent off. After the final whistle, a scuffle between the two [...]

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]]> I Did Not Hear Any Racist Chants – Neymar https://www.theinfostride.com/i-did-not-hear-any-racist-chants-neymar/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:21:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117219 Barcelona star Neymar says he did not hear any racist chants allegedly directed at him during Saturday’s Catalan derby with Espanyol. Barca captain Andres Iniesta was among those to suggest that Neymar was the subject of taunts in his side’s 0-0 draw with their local rivals at Cornella El Prat. Espanyol president Joan Collet denied [...]

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]]> Neymar Chants Were Not Racist – Joan Collet https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-chants-were-not-racist-joan-collet/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:16:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117217 Espanyol president Joan Collet has reiterated the chants directed at Neymar in Saturday’s clash against Barcelona were in no way racist. Barca captain Andres Iniesta said after the game Neymar was the subject of racist taunts during the clash with their local rivals at the Estadi Cornella-El Prat, which ended scoreless. Collet rubbished the claims [...]

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]]> Barcelona Transfer Ban Ends https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-transfer-ban-ends/ Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:34:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117067 A year-long ban on European champions Barcelona registering new players came to an end on Monday, finally freeing up summer signings Aleix Vidal and Arda Turan to make their debuts. Despite the ban imposed by Fifa for irregularities in the signing of foreign players under the age of 18, Barca recorded the second most successful [...]

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