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Tag: Barcelona

The Camp Nou crumbles - How Bartomeu led Barcelona to ruin

The Camp Nou crumbles – How Bartomeu led Barcelona to ruin

November 20, 2020 by Kushagra Pandey

Once the titan of Europe, Barcelona have collapsed both on and off the pitch under president Josep Maria Bartomeu, Kushagra Pandey talks us through the Catalonian decline

Pep Guardiola - Tactical evolution from Barca B to Manchester City

Pep Guardiola – Tactical evolution from Barca B to Manchester City

September 24, 2020 by Sam Stobbart

With unprecedented success and the instigation of a tactical revolution, Pep Guardiola is rightly held up as one of the greatest managers of all time. Sam Stobbart takes a look at his career to date.

Best away performances by English sides in the Champions League - Barcelona v Chelsea, 2012

Best away performances by English sides in the Champions League – Barcelona v Chelsea, 2012

June 20, 2020 by Ivan Smyth

In part three of his series on the best away performances by English sides in the Champions League, Ivan Smyth takes a look at the dramatic Champions League semi-final in 2012 between Chelsea and Barcelona.

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

La Liga preview - Barca and Madrid set to battle for title

La Liga preview – Barca and Madrid set to battle for title

June 10, 2020 by John Dillon

John Dillon looks ahead to the restart of La Liga with plenty to play for at the top and bottom of the table.

Five of the greatest 'backs to the wall' Champions League victories

Five of the greatest ‘backs to the wall’ Champions League victories

March 28, 2020 by John Dillon

With this season’s Champions League competition on hiatus, there’s an opportunity to look back at some of the big performances in recent years when the chips were down.

Can resurgent Real Madrid end Barçelona’s era of La Liga dominance?

Can resurgent Real Madrid end Barçelona’s era of La Liga dominance?

December 14, 2019 by Mark Sochon

Mark Sochon looks ahead to next week’s blockbuster clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona, a game with plenty on the line.

Only European glory for Barcelona will be enough to silence Valverde’s critics

Only European glory for Barcelona will be enough to silence Valverde’s critics

April 30, 2019 by Paul Little

With the La Liga title wrapped up, Paul Little discusses the importance of the upcoming Champions League semi-final for Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde.

Three reasons why Spurs should push for an Eriksen swap deal for Coutinho

Three reasons why Spurs should push for an Eriksen swap deal for Coutinho

March 2, 2019 by Back Page Football

Could a summer swap involving Tottenham Hotspur’s Christian Eriksen and Philippe Coutinho of Barcelona be a great deal for all parties?

Philippe Coutinho and Isco - Failing to impress and frozen out

Philippe Coutinho and Isco – Failing to impress and frozen out

February 9, 2019 by Richard Pike

Richard Pike compares the situations of Philippe Coutinho and Isco, two playmakers who are battling for first team football at their respective clubs.

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