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Why Manchester United Will Be Celebrating Champions League Glory Come May
The Champions League has reached the semi final stage and if the quarter finals are anything to go by, the games involving the final four will be something very special. Spain’s La Liga is still double handed in the competition with great rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona squaring up over the two legs whilst German…
Stat Attack: Messi beats Ronaldo in every single competition
Castrol Performance data shows that Lionel Messi has been involved in more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo in the top five European leagues this season. Both have surpassed everyone this season in terms of goal involvement. Having scored one more goal than Ronaldo, Messi has also been far more creative with 17 assists, more than twice…
Why Victor Valdes is better than Iker Casillas
In the build-up to this weekend’s Clasico, the stats speak for themselves. Castrol Performance data shows that Victor Valdés has saved 81% of shots he has faced this season in the Spanish top flight, whereas national hero Iker Casillas has only managed to save 73%. Casillas v Valdés – Liga 2010-11 Player Iker Casillas Víctor…
Real Madrid v Barcelona: Comparing Carvalho v Pique
Castrol data shows Ricardo Carvalho surpasses Gerard Piqué in terms of ground duels success; however the Barcelona player has been more clinical in the air. Both defenders share an eye for goal: Carvalho having found the net on three occasions this season in the league, while Piqué has scored twice. The Portuguese has converted 33%…
Real Madrid v Barcelona: Alonso v Xavi stats and the art of playmaking
Castrol EDGE Performance data shows that Xabi Alonso has conceded 38 fouls this season in La Liga, while Xavi has conceded only four. The statistics suggest a deeper role occupied by Xabi Alonso, with fewer shots, chances created, crosses or dribbles, but more tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions. Xavi is central to Pep Guardiola’s system,…
Xavi, Alonso And The Secret Of Great Playmakers
Oh, how Liverpool miss Alonso. Before he left, Liverpool were looking champions elect for 09-10. Afterwards, Liverpool fell spectacularly from grace as they paid the price for blooding Lucas Levia into the squad in his place, when Aquilani was blighted by injury. Such is the way of a playmaker – he is a key foundation…
Messi: 47 goals in a season for Barcelona again
The game against Almeria this weekend confirmed Barcelona’s eight point lead over rival Real Madrid before the El Clasico. What was notable in that game was that Lionel Messi scored his 46th and 47th goals for this season. 47 goals in one season in all competitions is a record that was achieved by the Brazilian…
Scoring Stats – The European clubs most reliant on one player
It’s surprising how many teams rely so heavily on one player for scoring.
Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk: Why the Champions League favourites will end Shakhtar’s fairytale run
2009 European champions Barcelona host Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of the quarter-final tie, which promises to be an entertaining two-legged clash. The Spanish giants are the deserved favourites to win the competition, however they will face stiff competition from the Ukrainian side that have stunned both Arsenal and Roma en route to the quarters.
Eric Abidal returns to Camp Nou
Yes, that’s right! He’s not back in training yet though. He paid a visit to Camp Nou to visit his team mates wearing a jacket with the number 22 on it. That’s an excellent news for Barcelona. It seems he is recovering really well. Hope to see him back in action soon. It has been…
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