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Barcelona will fight with Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final, having managed to put down Valencia in the semifinals. Won 2-0 in the second leg, Barca get away with a 3-1 aggregate.

After a 1-1 draw at Valencia headquarters at the first meeting, Barca goalkeeper El Che succeeded twice in the party's second leg at Camp Nou on Wednesday (08/02/2012) .

Cesc Fabregas took Barca were leading 1-0 at minute 16. The abandonment, Valencia would have to play minus one player red-carded after Sofiane Feghouli.

Superior number of players, Barca managed to increase his lead over Valencia Xavi goal nine minutes from time.

With these results then Barca will face Bilbao, which previously escaped with a 8-3 aggregate over Mirandes, in the Copa del Rey final which takes place on 20 and 25 May next.


The game

Valencia tried to hit on 13 minutes. Mathieu Feghouli who pass the ball to kick off the long-distance and although not well targeted.

Three minutes later, Barca reply and direct superior. Messi let the bait that we can pursue Fabregas. From a narrow angle, Fabgregas then send the ball past Diego Alves.

Barca struck again on 19 minutes. But this time kicking the ball Cuenca direction is still widening.

Barca attack took place eight minutes before halftime. In collaboration with Sanchez, Fabregas then managed to pass through opposing players to unleash a shot that forced a rescue slick Diego Alves.

At minute 54, Cuenca telling off a feed through Rami and leads to Messi. He was immediately greeted with a shot first time, the opposing player and almost into the net.

Five minutes later, Aduriz toss the ball came crashing through the Pinto. Barca goalkeeper is still safe because there Mascherano could block the ball at the near post.

Valencia's goal Barca threatened again on 63 minutes. Errors in the last line of El Che re-occur and Messi got away. He directs his shot the ball into the near post, although Diego Alves again showed his toughness under the rule.

Behind 0-1, Valencia had to play even one player from minus 76 minutes after Feghouli receiving a second yellow card for the infraction to Puyol.

Superior number of players, Barca could eventually double the advantage over Valencia on 80 minutes. Messi moved the ball from the feet, Sanchez, Fabregas, Xavi and then on the right side of goalkeeper Diego Alves success through hard kick nan telling.


Teams Line-up:

Barcelona: Pinto, Puyol, Mascherano, Pique, Abidal, Thiago, Xavi, Cesc (Iniesta 90 '), Cuenca (Tello 89'), Alexis (Dani Alves 86 '), Messi

Valencia: Diego Alves, Miguel, Rami, Victor Ruiz, Jordi Alba, Albelda (Parejo 85 '), Banega (Facundo Costa 69'), Feghouli, Mathieu, Jonas (Piatti 79 '), Aduriz.

Two goals from Martin Caceres to defeat AC Milan at home. In the presence of tens of thousands of supporters who packed the San Siro on Wednesday (08/02/2012), Caceres brought Juventus beat Milan 2-1 in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.

Caceres, who has brought Juve on loan from Sevilla managed to take advantage of two clear chances, he gets. While the goal of Stephan El Shaarawy be penyeling of the second goal.

These results do not mean doom for Milan. Massimiliano Allegri's squad landing can still be returned in the second leg taking place at Juventus Stadium, 21 March.


The game

Juve are acting as the visitors several times threatened Milan goal in the first round. Although Milan winning percentage in the control of the ball, more Juve fired a shot toward goal.

Marcelo Estigarribia get a chance in the 29th minute. However, left-foot shot numbered 28 players were from outside the area was widened by the goalkeeper Marco Amelia is guarded.

Two minutes later, Milan goalkeeper Estigarribia again threatened. However, again his shot went wide of the mark.

Emanuele Giaccherini then tried his luck in the 33rd minute. He delivered a hard kick from outside the box, which then hit the foot of defender Milan. The ball then leads right into the goal Milan, before finally reacting to Amelia dismissed.

The first half ended with the score 0-0. Juve off three shots on target during the first half, but Milan nil.

Juve finally winning when the game entered the 52nd minute. Marco Borriello kick from inside the box it can still be blocked by Amelia, but Caceres grabbed the ball and kicked it into the net Milan.

Milan immediately sought to retaliate. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had the opportunity through a free kick in k-54 minutes. However, Marco Storari still be dismissed.

The hosts finally equalized in the 61st minute when Luca Antonini's cross was deflected by Massimo Ambrosini with a header right in front of the Juve goal. El Sharaawy who was in the fall of the ball jumped to the right leg kick. San Siro cheer.

Ibra then had a goal in the 67th minute, but the goal was disallowed because he was first a handball.

Juve finally created the winning goal eight minutes before the fight was finished. Starting from a counterattack, Giaccherini sent a cross from the left side. The ball then driven by Ambrosini, but fell right at the foot of Caceres.

With a directional kick, Caceres was forced Amelia picked up the ball a second time from the net.

Teams Line-up:

Milan: Amelia, Bonera, Mexes, Thiago Silva, Antonini, Emanuelson (Robinho 61), Van Bommel (Maxi Lopez 85), Ambrosini, Seedorf, Ibrahimovic, El Shaarawy

Juventus: Storari; Caceres, Bonucci, Barzagli, Chiellini; Giaccherini, Pirlo, Padoin (Marrone 70), Estigarribia; Del Piero (Quagliarella 67), Borriello (Vucinic 67).

Valencia and Barcelona should be satisfied with a draw in first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. In a match at the Mestalla, Thursday (02/02/2012) pm dawn, both teams are equally strong 1-1.

First home team ahead after barely half an hour old. Barca goalkeeper Jonas through the kick.

Barca equalized a few minutes later. Carles Puyol who maximizes a corner kick to score with his head.

Barca could have the lead in the second half. However, Lionel Messi penalty kick was a goal.

These results are quite favorable Barca. In the second leg which will be held at the Camp Nou next week, they just need a goalless draw to qualify.



The game

Barca goalkeeper endanger Valencia in the 16th minute Messi's through action. However, his shot still secured goalkeeper Diego Alves.

Two minutes later, the players protested the host because it considers the Barca goalkeeper Jose Pinto, to block the ball with his hands outside the penalty box. However, the referee ignored him.

Entering the 20th minute, Valencia got the opportunity through Roebrto Soldado. Utilizing Ever Banega corner, volley Soldado still hovering over the bar.

Alexis Sanchez throw a good chance moments later. Despite getting shot open space in the penalty box, the solution is still widening.

Valencia opened the scoring in the 27th minute. Jeremy Mathieu movement begins on the left side, the ball is then fed into the goal mouth where Jonas was waiting there. Without difficulty, the player back numbered 7 tore goalkeeper Pinto with his right foot shot.

Alexis again throw opportunities in the 35th minute. Getting feedback from Isaac Cuenca breakthrough, he immediately faced with Alves. But his shot is still not a goal because it pushed over Alves and just generate a corner kick.

From the corner kick that's equalizing goal for Barca was born. Puyol take advantage of the weak escort, Victor Ruiz and easily the ball into the goal.

At the beginning of the second half, Barca had a golden opportunity to turn superior. They were awarded a penalty after Miguel Thiago violated. But Messi execution could be thwarted by Alves.

The visitors threatened again in the 73rd minute. Dani Alves, who play bait one-two with Messi then off hard kick, but the ball just hit the goalpost.

Until the long whistle sounded, the score 1-1 still remained unchanged.

Team Line-up:
Valencia: Diego Alves, Miguel, Jute, Victor Ruiz, Jordi Alba, Albelda (Tino Costa 65 '), Banega, Piatti (Feghouli 58'), Jonas (Aduriz 75 '), Mathieu, Soldado

Barcelona: Pinto, Puyol, Pique, Abidal, Mascherano, Fabregas, Busquets, Thiago (Dos Santos 80 '), Alexis (Dani Alves 62'), Messi, Cuenca (Tello 87 ')

He then finish with a left leg kick to the far corner of the goal. Jose Manuel Pinto was unable to block the kick and the hosts were 1-0 up. For the record, this is Madrid's first shot on goal in this match.

Three minutes after the goal, Andres Iniesta get a golden opportunity. However, the kick from a narrow angle which released the Spanish international midfielder could still be denied by Iker Casillas.

Two minutes later, turn to Alexis Sanchez who had a chance to score a goal. Receiving feedback Cesc Fabregas, Alexis off a header. The result? The ball still hit the goalpost Madrid.

Tensions rose and then match referee Cesar Muniz Fernandez to be issued two yellow cards, one each for Pepe and Pique. Afterwards, Barca once again threaten the goal of Madrid.

Casillas saves one from a hard kick Lionel Messi in the 26th minute. While four minutes later, Iniesta from a kick in the penalty box bounced over goalkeeper Madrid thin.

The first round ended with the advantages to Madrid.

Barca then started the second half with the smooth. Their first chance in the 48th minute goal to fruition immediately. Carles Puyol is to be the scorer.

Starting from a corner kick Xavi Hernandez is released, the ball was met Puyol - who ran the ball without a escorts tight - with a header from flopping down. Casillas has been trying to reach the ball, but failed. Score changed to 1-1.

Barca continued to press finally back ahead in the 77th minute. Messi was the architect of his goal through a feed side to the left side of the field, where Eric Abidal is not guarded, unreadable by the Madrid defense, and escape the offside trap to stand alone.

After holding the ball with his chest Messi, Abidal then kick off the left foot pointed at the top corner of Madrid. Casillas had to pick up the ball a second time from the net.

2-1 score lasted until the game runs out. Madrid still got a chance to retaliate in Camp Nou on 25 January next.

Team Line-up:
Real Madrid: Casillas; Altintop, Ramos, Carvalho, Coentrao; Xabi Alonso, Pepe, Lass; Cristiano, Benzema, Higuain

Barcelona: Pinto; Alves, Puyol, Pique, Abidal; Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta; Fabregas, Messi, Alexis.

Barcelona merged overcome Osasuna 2-1 in the Round of 16 second leg Copa del Rey. Los Cules winning 6-1 on aggregate and will challenge Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.

In minute-6 Pedro Rodriguez got the first chance for Barca. Hard kick that led to the goal can still be ignored Riesgo.

In the 17th minute Osasuna turn threatened and forced Gerard Pique and Pinto do the rescue of the goal Barca.

In the 37th minute volley Dejan Lekic still hovering over the bar. But four minutes later Lekic not squander chances and the goalkeeper Pinto managed to break through a kick from the penalty box.

On 48 minutes Barca equalized through header Alexis Sanchez maximize Adriano crossing.

On 73 minutes Barca turned 2-1 ahead when bait Roberto Sergi met Lionel Messi in the penalty box and completed with a leg kick past Riesgo.

Scores on the stand until the match at the Reyno Del Novara, Thursday (01/12/2012) and Barca won the first leg 4-0 in qualifying for the quarterfinals with a 6-1 aggregate total. They challenged Madrid in El Clasico match that held 18 and 25 January.

While similar steps achieved after bending Granada Athletic Bilbao 4-0 after a goalless draw in the first leg. Goals generated Bilbao Markel Susaeta (24 '), Ander Herrera (64'), Gaizka Toquero (78 ') and Mikel San Jose (86').

Team Line-up:

Osasuna: Riesgo, Bertran, Flano, Lolo, Satrustegui (Hermosa 73 '); Cejudo (Postigo 79'), Puñal, Raoul, Calleja; Roberto Torres (Raul Garcia 68 '), Lekic

Barcelona: Pinto, Montoya, Pique, Fontas (Abidal 15 '), Adriano; Mascherano, Thiago, Sergi Roberto; Pedro (Busquets 70'), Cuenca, Alexis (Messi 58 ')

Real Madrid successfully stepped into the quarterfinals of the Copa Del Rey after beating Malaga 1-0. Los Blancos created a single goal Karim Benzema.

Holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg, Real Madrid played a little cautious at the beginning of the game despite holding the ball penguasan nearly 80 percent. Meanwhile, Malaga is only needed one goal to try to confine the defense of Madrid.

Practically not harmful generated many opportunities both teams in the first round game at La Rosaleda, (01/10/2012).

A minute before the break the first half, Sergio Ramos scored the try. But still not direct his header on target and only the ball sideways.


In the 64th minute Madrid earn the first gold in this match. Crossing Lassana Diarra to see Cristiano Ronaldo free-standing in the penalty box and fired a header, but the ball can still be ignored Willy Caballero.

Benzema! The new three-minute field planted to replace Gonzalo Higuain, Benzema has managed to break into Caballero's goal in minute 71. Beginning bait Mesut Oezil into the penalty box, Benzema went on to a horizontal kick toward the goal.

Caballero is actually able to catch the ball rolling slowly, but suddenly the skin round off and even into the goal.

In minute 88, Madrid must play minus Alvaro Arbeloa who was sent off due to receive a second yellow card.

1-0 score stood until the fight was over and Madrid qualified for the quarterfinals with a 4-2 aggregate total. They waited for the party winning between Barcelona and Osasuna.


Team Line-up:

Malaga: Caballero; Sergio Sanchez, Demichelis, Mathijsen, Monreal; Seba (Rondon 67 '), Toulalan, Cazorla; Eliseu (Maresca 75'), ISCO (Buonanotte 75 '), Van Nistelrooy.

Real Madrid: Casillas, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Khedira (Oezil 44 '), Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka (Marcelo 46'), Xabi Alonso, Coentrao, Arbeloa, Higuain (Benzema 68 '), Lass

Barcelona are still too tough for Osasuna. At the party the last 16 first leg of the Copa del Rey, Barca won 4-0 through two goals each from Cesc Fabregas and Lionel Messi.

At Camp Nou, Wednesday (04/01/2012), Fabregas has made Barca a 2-0 lead over Osasuna in the first 20 minutes of the game.

Not to be outdone, Lionel Messi, who signed on as a substitute in the second half and also contributed a pair of goals.

The results come as no surprise that no doubt make Barca a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals is open, although there is still one remaining leg. If qualifying for the last eight, there is the possibility of rival Barca will meet the weight, Real Madrid.

While on the other party's Copa del Rey, Real Sociedad also hosts victory over visitors Mallorca. Sociedad won 2-0.
The game

Barcelona already ahead after just entered the 14th minute. Dani Alves pass the ball to Xavi who then handed the ball to Fabregas. With sniper Fabregas struck the ball into the opponent's goal.

Four minutes later, Barca doubled their advantage. Xavi back to being a feeder, with Fabregas this time with a cunning to deceive the goalkeeper before making his second goal.

In injury time, Barca have the opportunity to add the score by Xavi. But this time his free-kick the ball was still moving on the thin side goalposts opponent.

Ten minutes into the second half, Xavi tried to spread threats in Osasuna penalty box by his free-kick. He was a soccer ball toward the ball trying to Puyol. The attack also have an additional goal to fruition.

At 73 minutes, Barca added a goal by Messi, who entered in the second half. Xavi's cross off the far post and measurable success menanduknya Messi into the opposing goal.

Messi then scored his second on 89 minutes. Xavi once again become creators of these goals.

Team Line-up:

Barca: Pinto; Mascherano, Puyol, Piqu; Alves, Xavi, Busquets, Thiago; Pedro (Messi 59 '), Cesc (Keita 87'), Cuenca (Sanchez 74 ').

Osasuna: Riesgo; Damia, Sergio, Lolo, Raitala; Nekounam, East; Torres (Puñal 71 '), Annunziata (Ibrahima 84'), Cejudo (Lamah 68 '); Lekic.

Barcelona celebrate nine goals at home to Hospitalet in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey. Andres Iniesta et al. a big victory with a score of 9-0 over the club from the third caste in the Spanish football.

Shown is still the most players who take winning the Club World Cup, was no match for Barcelona Hospitalet. 9-0 victory in the match at Camp Nou on Friday (12/23/2011) pm dawn to make the Catalans escaped with a 10-0 aggregate.

Pedro Rodriguez opened the Barcelona victory party when a penalty which he did successfully rip the nets Hospitalet in minute 12. Andres Iniesta and Thiago Alcantara then change the score became 3-0 with a goal-goal at minute 19 and 23.

Before the break Barca added two more goals each from Xavi Hernnadez (36) and Cristian Tello (43).

It's absolutely superior, not reduce the tension, Barca attack in the second round. As a result four additional goals successfully scored.

Isac Cuenca opened the second half with a goal at minute 49, before returning magnified by Thiago Alcantara penalty six minutes later. Cristian Tello change the position to 7-0 on 64 minutes and Isaac Cuenca closed it with a goal that he made in 89 minutes.

Real Madrid's big victory with a score of 5-1 over Ponferradina in the last 32 second leg of the Copa del Rey. These results are passed Los Merengues to the next round.

Playing at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday  (20/12/2011), Madrid opened the scoring in the 25th minute through Jose Callejon. A minute before halftime, Nuri Sahin the home side doubled their advantage.

Entering the 49th minute, Raphael Varane brings Los Blancos 3-0 lead. However, four minutes later, Ponferradina had cut the gap to a goal by Acoran.

Madrid away again in the 79th minute thanks to goals from Mato Joselu young players. Two minutes before the end of normal time, Callejon Madrid victory finally fulfilled.

With this victory, Madrid qualified for the last 16 with a 7-1 aggregate advantage because in the first leg Jose Mourinho's troops won 2-0.


Team Line-up:
Real Madrid: Adan (Pacheco 82 '), Pepe, Varane, Casado (Nacho 71'), Altintop, Oezil, Khedira, Sahin, Granero, Benzema (Joselu 78 '), Callejon

Ponferradina: Quintana, Samu, Malo, Carril, Pepe, Acoran, Jonathan, Cortes, Sanchez (Yuri 77 '), Navarro (Mayordomo 46'), Adan (Domenech 62 ')

Real Madrid successfully took home the victory in Leg I Round 32 of the Copa Del Rey. Ponferradina against the host, El Real won 2-0.

Playing at the Estadio El Toralin, Tuesday (12/13/2011)  Madrid dominated the game but difficulty penetrating the defense of Ponferradiona.

Only when the match stepped on the 29th minute to open the scoring Madrid goal by Jose Callejon take advantage of crossing from the right wing attack on his team. 1-0 score stood until halftime.

In the second half Madrid have lost Raul Albiol who received a second yellow card in 69 minutes. Los Blancos but instead doubled the lead when Cristiano Ronaldo's left-foot shot to maximize bait Gonzalo Higuain broke through the nets Orlando Quintana.

Score 2-0 to end the game and turns Madrid will host teams from the Segunda B's coming home December 20.

Meanwhile, from the Ramon de Carranza, the visitors failed to reap the victory over Valencia Cadiz after being forced a goalless draw.



Team Line-up:

Ponferradina: Quintana, Sergio, Samuel, Isaias, Carlos Ruiz (Jonathan 76 '), Borja, Yuri (Mayordomo 61'), Domenech (Acoran 62 '), Alan, Borja Valle, David Malo

Real Madrid: Adan, Altintop, Varane, Albiol, Marcelo, Sahin (Granero 71 '), Khedira, Callejon, Kaka (Sergio Ramos 71'), Ronaldo (Javi Acuna 79 '), Higuain