Copa Del Rey Finals 2011

At last, they made it. Real Madrid have come out victorious in their El Classico match against Barcelona with 1-0 and guess who scored the goal? Ronaldo with a towering header from a Di Maria’s cross was enough to seal a precious Copa Del Victory. It was their 18^th time and more significantly, first silverware after 2007 league title. The match went to the extra time after both the team failed to score goals in the allotted 90 minutes of play. Pepe hit the crossbar before the half time and it was Madrid who were dominant in the first half. Second half belonged to Barcelona and a goal was ruled out from Pedro, due to offside. However, Real Madrid attacked in the extra time period and they got rewarded. It was Ronaldo’s second goal against Barcelona in his whole career and there may be still more to come from  him, as both the team will face again in the Champions League quarterfinals. 

Barcelona vs Arsenal 2nd Leg Preview

The second leg of the Champions league is back. It’s going to be a real tight game at the Nou Camp where, a buoyant Barcelona team faces a very confident Arsenal team. In the first leg, it was Arsenal who came with a victory, thanks to the late goals from Van Persie and Arshavin. Today, it’ll be a cracker and Fabregas is confident of facing against the Catalans. But, for Barcelona, they are facing some defensive problems, with Pique suspended and Puyol injured.  It’ll be a big ask for the Spanish giants, who must rely their performance on the attackers and midfield play.  

Boys are now Men!!!!

Yesterday, I witnessed one of the most extraordinary matches of the Champions league. Arsenal made a terrific comeback to win the game 2-1 from 0-1 against Barcelona. I must admit that, Barcelona were the better side in the first half thanks to Villa’s goal. It was total football from the Catalans in the first half, with Messi combining with Villa, and they dissected the defense of Arsenal in a blink of an eye. It was delightful to watch the passing game of Barcelona. However, in the second half, it was Arsenal, who totally dominated the game and Van Persi, who finally found a hole in the defense of Barcelona. He managed to find the net from a tight angle. Victor Valdes didn’t expect that. However, he cannot be blamed for the second goal. It was a great counter attacking move from Arsenal and Arshavin neatly curled the ball to the corner. Barcelona tasted their own medicine from Arsenal. Finally, Boys have become MEN!!!! Cheers Arsenal!!!