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The player explained that the matches that Barça will play this week against Chelsea and Madrid “are the ones I was expecting to play and enjoy” when he signed for FC Barcelona.

The Catalan believes that “Chelsea come into the match on the best form they’ve had all season,” but he warned that “we have been very consistent this season and we’ve overcome all types of obstacles”.



Cesc Fàbregas has a dream and it’s to “win the Champions League, it’s what excites me the most.” The midfielder is very close to turning this dream into a reality, but in order to do it his team must eliminate Chelsea, an opponent that he knows very well from his time at Arsenal. The player, who arrived to FC Barcelona this summer, recognised that “I came here to improve and to have challenges like the ones that are waiting for us, Chelsea and Madrid. These are the types of games that I was expecting to play and enjoy.” Along these lines, the Catalan added that lifting the Champions League trophy is “a great dream and I hope to realise it as an Azulgrana.”

Cesc, who admitted that he fervently follows the Premier League, believes that Chelsea “come into the match on the best form they’ve had all season.” He noted the changes introduced by Roberto Di Matteo after Villas-Boas’ departure. “He’s made Chelsea return to the style that won them titles and made them great. They play on the counterattack and they all defend in the area,” he said. Cesc recalled his time in England when he faced Chelsea in the Premier League: “we dominated but with just one counterattack, Drogba scores. It’s almost always the same story. They are very strong on defence and they aren’t forgiving when they have the ball. They are ‘killers’ up top, we need to be very aware.”

When asked if Chelsea will be out for revenge after Iniesta’s goal in the Champions League tie in 2009, the midfielder said that “it’s a very recent thing for the players and the fans, they don’t forget easily. This will be extra motivation for them.”

Cesc knows that his team will face a very strong Chelsea tomorrow night, but “we’ve been very consistent this season and we’ve overcome all types of obstacles. It’s not about being on form, it’s about winning and taking Barça to the final in Munich. We’re capable of doing it.”

Where were you when Iniesta scored?

Cesc Fàbregas talked about Andrés Iniesta’s last-minute goal at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal, the team he played for at the time, had been eliminated the day before the Chelsea-Barça match by Manchester United. Cesc, who was with his family, recalls: “I was at home with my younger cousin. We thought Barça were eliminated and we were about to turn on the Playstation, but the goal changed everything. We were very happy. It was a disaster for me when we were eliminated, but my family was happy when they returned [to Barcelona].” (via FCBarcelona.com)

SPORT readers can purchase starting Saturday for seven euros a comprehensive book that includes a photo album of unreleased Arenys.

Sant Jordi is coming and Barca fans will like every year the opportunity to give the book that celebrates this iconic traditionally SPORT day. On this occasion, we present 'Descubriendo a Cesc', a book published in Catalan and Castilian, which for the first time in Spain, relates how he forged the football career of crack Blaugrana. Since its inception in Arenys de Mar until his return to Barcelona from Arsenal this summer.

A comprehensive review made ​​through interviews with 35 players who have been instrumental in his career or part of their direct environment. SPORT had the opportunity to talk with coaches who went to the legendary generation of 87, as Roldolf Borrell, Albert Benaiges or Álex Garcia, their excompañeros room at La Masia, Juanjo clausi and José Hinojosa, players with whom he shared experiences at Arsenal as José Antonio Reyes (with which even learned to play the palms), Philippe Senderos or Fran Mérida or exseleccionador that gave him the opportunity to debut with the absolute, Luis Aragones. Its beginnings are detailed with their former teachers, colleagues, childhood, the technician who discovered for Arsenal (Francis Cagigao) until the end with all the secrets yet never counted on how conducted this summer his move to Barça . The Blaugrana vice president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, reveals many of the unknowns of a very complex operation.

A complete history and enlivened in the prologue with a funny dialogue of his two great friends in the locker room of Barça, Gerard Piqué and Carles Puyol. Both have a sense of humor some hanky has had to suffer Arenys arrival at Barca and curious intricacies of their friendship.

Cesc was the first to get their hands on the book and within hours had already eaten. The player was happy to remember thanks to SPORT basic chapters of his life. His most intimate report that Fabregas was born footballer, but his fate could have been another First Division team that was not the club, despite being very culé. Oriol Tort had to react quickly to keep a child escape him that was emerging in the Mataro.

His departure to Arsenal was a must. His excompañeros at Barça explain why Cesc had to leave and he suffered for having to leave the club of his life. In England grew very fast, Wenger overcame an internal crisis, surprisingly giving the bracelet and became an institution in the club 'gunner'.

Readers can access all these details and many more after this weekend getting the book on the newsstands for only seven euros. (via SPORT)

This Sunday, Cesc Fàbregas went to the Ciutat Esportiva with a Ferrari had lent him Puma to shoot an ad.

A Ferrari 458 despampanente Italy was seen in the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper at the hands of Cesc Fàbregas on Sunday. This is not the latest addition to the player to his garage but the Italian brand Puma clothing, you saw the player, lent the vehicle to shoot a commercial.

Puma and Ferrari have a close cooperation in the world of Formula 1 and now also in the case of FC Barcelona player. (via SPORT)

Suffers some discomfort in the back that should not prevent him playing in the Champions League.

Cesc Fàbregas was yesterday officially out of the squad for the match against Athletic Club Bilbao because of a sore back that does not have prevented him from playing but that led to Pep Guardiola to opt for more conservative tactics. So azulgrana midfielder stayed in the stands next to the defense of Muniesa subsidiary.

From the FC Barcelona was not discussed at any time Cesc sick leave by a physical problem because they felt it could have played yesterday. In fact, from the club said his absence was due to a technical decision. Fàbregas had a sore back which was infiltrated and on which Guardiola decided not to report. So not done in the previous and so yesterday neither gave low.

By transcending these annoyances, from the club were stripped of iron, also as regards the knockout quarterfinals of the Champions League against Milan. Come on, it tracks the just Allegri, coach 'Rossoneri'. In any case, since Barça ensures that Cesc Fàbregas will be available on Tuesday to enter the initial team that has Pep Guardiola against Milan.

Also facing the party next Tuesday, yesterday reserved Guardiola Puyol and Xavi start, who started the meeting with the deputies. The Terrassa played a quarter of an hour, the captain came onto the field.

There was also the Athletic rotations. After the great wear of the Basques on Thursday against Schalke 04, and thinking back, Marcelo Bielsa left out of the starting lineup with Fernando Llorente, Iker Muniain, Ander Herrera and Fernando Amorebieta. (via MD)

Arenys confronts with great motivation the tract in which the big titles of the season are played.

Barça's first team yesterday enjoyed a rest day, but Pep Guardiola always leaves the door open for players who need a specific job to go to the Ciutat Esportiva. This was the case of Cesc Fàbregas, who presented himself voluntarily to Sant Joan Despi to continue their specific preparation.

The midfielder did not play a single minute in the last league match against Granada and yesterday the train chose to keep pace. The final stretch of the season is approaching and Cesc wants to face it full of conditions. Missed last season with Arsenal this period because of various muscle aches and his priority is to maintain excellent physical tone as he has shown in recent games.

Fàbregas feels stronger than ever, as recently acknowledged in an interview to 'The Guardian', and is being used thoroughly to maintain the shape. Like all players, Cesc has a personalized plan for injury prevention. For example, work on the hamstrings is essential to have the explosiveness needed in order to take advantage of its big arrival.

The Arenys worked with the physical fitness trainers of club in the gym and on the pitch. A full day to get the batteries charged in the face of Saturday's game in Mallorca. A basic game in the struggle for the league title and in which Fàbregas points again to the ownership after rest on Tuesday.

Guardiola reserved for basic men in midfield, as Cesc himself, Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta, who entered the last stretch alone in front of the Andalusians, in anticipation of the fierce battle that is assumed at the Iberostar Estadio. Pep has already warned that the pitch can be dry and wanted to keep some pieces that could be charged over an uneven playing field in Palma.

Besides Cesc, Adriano Correia also made an appearance at the Ciutat Esportiva. The Brazilian tried the little stretch muscle and worked in order to join the squad for the clash on Wednesday in Milan. (via SPORT)

It is, for now, the third best signing of the decade with 15 goals and 17 assists behind Eto'o and Ronaldinho.

"As if he had never been to the Premier League." Cesc Fabregas statistics are agreeing with those who have used this phrase often to explain his first year at Barça.

With the assistance Santander Messi, the Arenys has been on the podium of the signings of Barça in this decade more productive and efficient in their debut. Posted 15 goals and 16 assists in 47 official matches so far.

A magnificent performance that equals that Ibra and is poised to catch Ronaldinho and Eto'o, second and first respectively.

Since the 2000-2001 season, Barça has signed 59 players with an investment of more than 750 million euros. Cesc was the last. Arsenal came and took 34 more six in incentives.

The investment has paid off at the first hurdle. Those 15 goals puts him just four of his best year with Wenger but score, but comes into its functions, is not his specialty. Where else stands out, no doubt, is in the final pass.

A resource that is exploiting a barbarous manner, especially in these last 10 games. He has attended seven (in the two matches against Valencia in the Copa, Osasuna, in the two against Bayer, Atleti and Santander). Total, which is second with 17 assists and Messi ahead with 21.

Cesc can become the best. He still has at least 15 games to play: the Cup final, the 12 days of Liga and Champions quarterfinal round.

Enough to leave behind records in the 2004-2005 season Eto'o, Ronaldinho in the 2003-2004, 2009-2010 and Ibra in Villa (2010-2011). The 'Guaje' had 23 goals and added 7 assists. For the squad there has been no adjustment process. (via MD)

Barça midfielder took the first two days of rest he gave Guardiola to staff to return to London and watch live Arsenal.

The azulgrana Cesc Fabregas again enjoy English football on Monday in which he cut his teeth for eight seasons before landing this summer at the Camp Nou.

Arenys midfielder took advantage of two days off to Pep Guardiola gave his players to fly to London and soak up old memories.

At night, did not think twice and returned to enjoy the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, where the forces measured Arsenal against Newcastle, the 'revelation' of the season in the Premier League.

Not the first time Cesc returns to London since joining the club. In fact, just weeks ago was one of his most famous comebacks when others took days off to attend the gala musical of the 'Brit Awards, where he handed the award for new artist with Nicole Scherzinger. (via SPORT)

Cesc Fabregas is delighted with the move with a move to FC Barcelona in what has become a dream come true after leaving Arsenal this summer.

The midfielder is wonder in his first season as a Barça player and is unable to play down to Pep Guardiola role in its great adaptability in their home.

"I think I'm a better player every day. Pep is teaching me a lot and never stop learning. I believe in him and how things are going so far. I maintain a great relationship with Guardiola," he said in an interview given to 'SkySports'.

Cesc key to the success of Pep and Barça is that "you can not sleep even one second" as the coach himself is the first to do so to try to "be the best" and "make the best of each their players. "

He added: "We're a great team. There is no envy, no jealousy and the atmosphere is very healthy. We are good friends."

He highlighted his reunion with Leo Messi and did not hesitate to give praise to his partner and friend: "It's the best player there. You can only pass the ball, sit, watch and enjoy." (via SPORT)

Cesc Fabregas will look with new boots in the game against Racing Santander.

Next Sunday in Santander, Cesc Fabregas will release. Specifically PUMA boots will look new ones that will have the new development PowerCat12 used for the first time.

Barça midfielder will change the model of boots with which he played so far by these new highlighting in blue and red heels, very in tune with Barça colors.

The leather and microfiber complement each other perfectly in this new model in which Cesc has chosen. All that remains is whether azulgrana midfielder continues his aim with the change of boots. (via SPORT)

The FC Barcelona footballer told The Guardian that the best time you have lived so far in the Camp Nou was when he scored at the Bernabéu.

Cesc Fàbregas said in an interview to 'The Guardian' in the time it takes for FC Barcelona its best moment was when he managed to beat Casillas in the Bernabéu the match La Liga: "My most special moment was when I scored in the Bernabeu. was especially good to me why my family and my friends were there. "

"In training camp is incredible. It is the best group of players I've seen in my life. If you saw the workouts that we do not believe it. The quality is amazing. I have never seen or experienced anything like that. Is the best environment I've ever seen, "said the player caught in the high-level interview given in the training of FC Barcelona.

But above all, Cesc emphasized the desire to have the equipment to win: "The thing that struck me was the hunger of the team. This team has won 18 competitions maybe 15 the last four seasons and still want more. They want to do But these players are concerned if they do not play well. that hunger makes the equipment last a long time. " (via SPORT)

"Arsenal FC operates under the highest standards of fitness, science and sports medicine at all levels of the Club. The Club offers world-class specialists in various areas, which is forming a key to compete at the highest level continuously for a long time. Arsenal constantly working to develop its resources in these areas and has recently made a substantial investment in a medical center-art facilities in London Colney training.

The Arsenal was one of the first teams to use GPS to monitor its players. It is an "analytical tool" tech.

Arsenal are forced to make very detailed medical records and retain these documents for legal and medical reasons. In fact, the club has a computer database of the art medical past three years.

The limited number of occurrences of Robin Van Persie this season was mainly due to a traumatic injury to the ankle. He did not miss a significant number of matches muscle injuries, as the article seems to imply.

After the World Cup final 2010, Cesc Fàbregas enjoyed three and a half weeks of vacation. Other players enjoyed four to six weeks, but in no case "three months off" as the article says. That period of three to four weeks is the usual resting seasons of Euro or World Cup. " (via SPORT)

The midfielder, during an interview with FCBJunior, said that he really enjoyed himself in the match against Santos.

Cesc Fàbregas has been a FC Barcelona player for almost seven months and during this time he has claimed three titles - Spanish and European Super Cups and the Club World Cup. In fact, Cesc played one of his best games for Barça in the Club World Cup final. In an interview on the young Barça member website, FCBJunior, Cesc said that he really enjoyed playing in the game against Santos (0-4): “it’s difficult to pick one game, but of the recent ones, I’d have to pick the Club World Cup final, I had a blast.”

The midfielder touched on what it’s like to be part of Barça again: “I’m learning a lot and enjoying the football that’s played here, I really like to compete and we compete until the end.” Cesc explained that the difference between FC Barcelona and other clubs is that “the team is always obligated win, while that’s not necessary for other clubs.”

“Arène Wegner is the person that has taught me the most about football, and in the youth levels it was Rodolf Borrell, my manager when I was an Alevín (U12). Also Pep, he pushed for my return,” said Cesc when asked about what managers have helped him the most throughout his career. The player also said that “my happiest day was when I returned to Barça, while my saddest was when I left Arsenal.”

Throughout the interview, Cesc also talked about the 2006 Champions League final in Paris, his time in La Masía with Piqué and Messi, and how he balanced academics and football. The interview can be viewed in its entirety at www.fcbjunior.cat. (via FCBarcelona.com)

The azulgrana states that "in the locker room think Guardiola will renew."
"We believe in the referees a hundred percent," he assured the Arenys.

Cesc Fàbregas believes that Barça priority right now, being ten points behind Real Madrid, is to focus on the Champions League. "La Liga is very complicated, but we'll see what happens. Our first priority is the Champions League," said the midfielder told radiolabel.

The Arenys, concentrated with the Spanish in Madrid, added on options for the azulgrana in La Liga that "we have the shield of the boat and it does not we can never pay."

On the intense debate that exists after the arbitration proceedings on the final day, Cesc Fàbregas has said that "we believe in the referees a hundred percent." "Being a referee is very complicated and we must be honest and let them work quietly and without much pressure," he added.

The '4' Barça also spoke about his coach, Pep Guardiola, and possible renewal: "In the locker room think Pep will follow. We strongly believe in him and we love, is the ideal person for this project" . "Being a Barca coach burning, since the charge carries a lot of pressure and hard work, but we have that inner peace that will follow," he explained. (via MD)

Cesc Fàbregas was on Monday and Tuesday in London off and on yesterday, after a photo shoot with Puma, MD attended without watching the clock. He did two days before their first live Atletico- Barça at the Calderón.

If you win on Sunday, you still can dream of la Liga?

Cesc Fabregas (CF): I think so. Dreaming is free and with this team even more. We are at the peak of the season to go to Calderón and play against anyone. The shield of Barça forced to play flat out to win as much. If we continue like we have much to say.

Do arbitrations have been instrumental in the 10 point deficit?

CF: Do not want to get into the issue because then there are misunderstandings.

Did not you go good to not talk about the referees?

CF: Maybe yes or no but this club and the coach have acted in this way and we must continue with these values. There are others who should see it or decide on it. We play and win.

You received a hard entry Marcelo and Pepe nudged ...

CF: It's football. Do not worry. There is a committee should value it

and if it does or not is your problem.

Cesc coincided with Mourinho in the Premiership. Have you gone to more pressure on the referees?

CF: When you mean something you said without hiding.

Do you think that is doing well?

CF: There's everything but each one it is. Pep and Mourinho are different at all, but you have to respect everyone.

Can you imagine a coach waiting for a Premier League referee in the parking?

CF: I had not seen before. I do not know how it happened but in England everyone is trying to respect the referees.

Did he cry when he lost the Champions League against Barça?

CF: I was sad but did not cry.

And with another defeat of Arsenal?

CF: I do not remember. Yes I cried after losing in the World-2006 to France.

Have you made any promises if he wins the Champions League in Munich?

CF: No, I see far. My mates do arrive and are used to make bets, but I have often dreamed of winning the Champions League.

The English honor is in the hands of Chelsea and can fall over 'coconut'.

CF: Yes, there are strong rivals are falling, but do not underestimate anybody. Madrid will be there, also Milan. And Chelsea is not dead.

El Madrid, does better than two parties?

CF: I do not know. Do not take so long to put here. It is very relative. Sometimes you get a great match in one.

Why should renew Guardiola?

CF: Because it's the best for the job, has made ​​this team is the group who believe, do not see anyone else in his position and because the whole team loves him very much.

Did you ever see in England?

CF: Why not? Sure. He is very young and all that has already achieved is brutal. There will be a lifetime here.

Did you come to Barcelona because it was him?

CF: The main reason was because it was the club. Among the others, it is clear that by the coach. Before coming, I talked a lot with him and I do remember that I said, 'Pep, I hope you stay many years. "

And then let him calm Pep?

CF: Yeah, but said that the club would always be the club. True, but it is clear that Barça with Guardiola is always better than Barça without Guardiola.

Would you sign him before Pep said how he wanted to play here?

CF: Never. Tactics, nothing. It gave me great confidence and I learned that a man of his word. By not signing after the World Cup, that stuck with me. Although there have been ever, I was left with the feeling of being in front of a great person.

Does it change score as many goals to be better comointerior?

CF: Whenever I need to improve but in the last three or four games I felt very good. Against Valencia played my best game with the club.

Do you feel better in the 3-4-3?

CF: At the beginning helped me to play 3-4-3 Arsenal being more similar to above with Leo, but in recent games, with 4-3-3, I'm feeling good. In Leverkusen glad I went. Alves was up and I had left behind. People think it's easy but in the Arsenal playing different and I look better tactically and not see.

Shoots from outside the area less than the Arsenal ...

CF: It's true, sometimes the fear that is the Nou Camp and you can whistle if Shiites and going out. I will after the first year. I'll get more confidence.

Do you feel privileged?

CF: Yeah. I always say.

Are they just the five million who resigned from his salary?

CF: I do not know. Everything done to be able to come and what I have helped Barça the coach, the president and my colleagues has been worthwhile.

Did it hurt that her whistling Nou Camp playing with Arsenal?

CF: No, I just thought that was bundled in wanting to play without being quite right.

Does media interviews took their toll in Madrid years ago?

CF: It was with the selection and on the covers I painted little. I never said anything, the answers were political and have always been good at all. When the Madrid has spoken to me, has been good for me to be much of Barça and for that I will respect.

In his presentation talked about the exciting challenge of his life. Are the goals nullified the initial pressure?

CF: It helped me to get by. The first year is very difficult. I lived at Arsenal with many signings. While I was here, this boat is highly mechanized, well researched and well-done and get into this team is very sketchy, but everything went well and I am very happy and content.

Robin van Persie What do you say?

CF: I talk to him but not of Barça.

Would you be better off Barcelona or Madrid?

CF: It's played for Arsenal, known best for him and wish him all the luck with the decision you make.

And Arshavin asked about Barça?

CF: Yes, I was a fan of Barca before going to Arsenal. I always said so. (via MD)

Cesc is happy with his new life in Barcelona after eight years.
Messi when he arrived: It was time. We are tired of seeing only in the newspapers?

Much time has passed since that September 15, 2003 in which, with 16 and MD as a witness, Cesc Fàbregas left Barcelona to start an adventure in the Arsenal did not know how it would work.

Cesc flew alone to London, without the company of his mother, and eight years later, has returned to the club that was formed and in which you always wanted to succeed: FC Barcelona. As usual, the adaptation has been very rapid, non-existent, as it has gone home.

So comfortable it feels Arenys in their new life in Barcelona that much of her time is spent immersed in their work with their teammates or friends of a lifetime. To the extent that, as the same player says, "My parents tell me they see me less here than in London."

One of the most amusing anecdotes of his return was when Leo Messi saw him in the locker room and said, "It was time. We are tired of seeing you for two years in the newspapers. "Cesc enjoys every morning to train with Barça which he considers a big family. "I explain but because people do not, they think they exaggerate. But we are a family where you feel at home. We are friends with the aim of winning. We fight for each other. "

The Arenys comments that "Puyol and Xavi saw the first exit to training is brutal. I always feel like work. As for his friendship with Piqué and Puyol said that "the three are quite different. 'Puyi' and I are more similar, Piqué is happier life. "

Not in Arenys but does so in the upper part of Barcelona. From there it goes every morning to train. Make a specific plan to the letter to prevent muscle injuries and when he returns home, takes to bed. Recognizes that sleeps nine hours at night and two nap.

It also plays to play and see a lot of football, especially Arsenal. Last week, without going any further, he visited his former teammates in London. He saw Wenger, whom he admires, and they wished luck. This is your life. (via MD)

The blaugrana Cesc Fàbregas on Tuesday served as presenter on the show of the 'Brit Awards 2012', the music awards most important in Britain.

Cesc took his days off to rest in what was his city for eight seasons. And would not miss the party of British music.

The Arenys was part of the spectacle offered by the 'Brit Awards' at O2 Arena in London and presented the award for Best New Artist, Ed Sheeran, with singer Nicole Scherzinger, former girlfriend of F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. (via SPORT)

Cesc Fàbregas has revealed on his Twitter account (@ cesc4official) located in London. The midfielder has taken two and a half days of rest Pep Guardiola has given them (Barça returns to training on Wednesday afternoon) to move to the English capital, where he keeps close friends.

The Arenys has hung a picture Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky. Czech is one of the best friends of Cesc, that maintains contact with most players of his former team, as well as others who left the team as Hleb or Flamini. One is Robin van Persie, who ends contract with the Gunners in 2013 and want to reconnect with Fàbregas at the Camp Nou. (via MD)

Cesc, Alexis and Thiago, plus with Fontás, Barça’s newest players this season, have scored 29 of the team’s 124 goals in official matches. Last year’s signings scored 27 goals in the 2010/11 season.

Barça’s signings this season have brought in a lot of goals for the first team. Cesc Fábregas, Alexis Sánchez and Thiago Alcántara - his first year as a first-team player- have scored 23% of the team’s goals (29 of the 124). Cesc has 15, Alexis 11 and Thiago 3. Andreu Fontás also joined the first team this season, but before he could net any goes he sustained a serious injury.

This year’s signings have outscored the players brought in last year. At the end of last season, Villa, Mascherano, Afellay, Adriano and Jeffren netted 27 times, totaling 18% of the team’s goals. (via FCBarcelona.com)

Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas has admitted that the absence of Xavi Hernandez is still a major drag on FC Barcelona.

Despite the victory 1-3 in the field of Bayer Leverkusen, Arenys remembered the absence of Xavi because "it's a unique player and miss him."

"Xavi is a leader, have joy and character. It is vital and unique," he pointed Fabregas after completing the Champions League match in Germany, this time again could not involve Xavi, who is recuperating for a few problems physical.

The game on Tuesday, Fabregas said that the Bayer Leverkusen had been a "hardware", and thus gave credibility to the work they have done Barca.

"The tie is on track. We must continue on the same line. Now we have to tighten in the league. The difference of ten points is very large, but we carry a large shield and should be left up." (via SPORT)

The midfielder finished the game with four points Mestalla his eyebrow.

The head injury he suffered in his encounter with Cesc Mathieu Barca midfielder left with a more characteristic of the battles of the pitch with a bulky bandage on his head.

Nevertheless, Fabregas could follow in the field and returned to Barcelona with 4 points in the eyebrow but satisfied with the outcome in the first leg of the tie against Valencia.

"We played a great game, shame we could not score more goals. From the brow'm fine, 4 points and forward," he posted on his twitter account.

The midfielder was able to resist the coup and, despite everything, continue to count pra Guardiola and join the nursing plagued Barca. (via SPORT)