FC BARCELONA

Manuel Pellegrini praised Pep Guardiola for his career ahead of Barça and believes the Catalan "take little" to return to the bench, because "football needs him."

"I think the Pep's decision will be short time football needs you. Has made ​​the best decision for him, but I think he will be short. People football takes little to return to football," said the Chilean.

Thrashed out after the Camp Nou (4-1) with three goals from Lionel Messi, Pellegrini has spared no praise for the technical rival in "Guardiola's contribution to football has been immense, not only for the titles, but for the game he has shown and the quality as a person. the way held the titles also is important. "

Regarding the game, considered that the result does not reflect the actions of his men, as "the team made a correct match, worthy, and we have not deserved to lose," he said.

In any case, admitted he may have "lacked ambition" and recalled that his team has demanded more azulgrana goal on several occasions that Barcelona to Kameni.

Asked about the two penalties against, has opined that "decided the game," but insisted that from the technical viewpoint, trying to assess some penalties charged.

"We have to keep fighting these last two games to go as high as possible in the table," said Pellegrini. (via SPORT)

The vice president highlighted the work of Josep Guardiola from the bench in front of the first team: "What he has done for this club is amazing. The thank you is infinite and will never be enough." On the game against Málaga, Josep Maria Bartomeu is satisfied "by the goals and the show" that, once again, have offered the players of FC Barcelona. The squad barcelonista, which already has 108 goals, has passed on Wednesday his best in the league, while Messi, with 68 goals in a season, has managed to overcome the historical record Müller. "This team is making history and breaking records every game," he noted. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

The Barcelona coach is proud of the team for the tension that keeps each game "when la Liga is already lost." "Barça have tried," he adds.

The Santpedor thanked the fans for the support it has given over the years and on Wednesday it has become more noticeable at the Camp Nou.

Josep Guardiola says that the great merit of FC Barcelona in recent years is the fact that it can not do too much blame in terms of game: "People are not stupid. If you see the computer keeps running no reproaches. our great success is that in so long there are few criticisms to make. Barça tried. "azulgrana coach has made this argument extensible records that have been achieved: "We've done continuously for so long ... this is the great goal we have achieved."

Santpedor The points to pride in seeing the stress that his players have remained on the pitch at the Camp Nou on Wednesday against Málaga: "It's never easy to maintain tension when the league is lost. We have returned to make a good game , people would have enjoyed it. Now wait the two remaining games, then we have a great objective of la Copa. "

On this Wednesday has been the penultimate match at the Camp Nou Josep Guardiola in front of the Barcelonista bench. That is why, during various times of the meeting, the public stage has devoted a standing ovation in recognition of his work. A gesture, such as that of Santpedor wanted to thank "all heart". "I've enjoyed living all these years, who have behaved very well," he added.

On what will be his replacement, Tito Vilanova, Guardiola has only spoken words of praise: "He's a fantastic person and with all the capabilities and more. He is intuitive, the home known since childhood, and has been here for many years. sure that will succeed with the help of all the club and the team. demonstrate that it is a good coach. "

Congratulating once again Real Madrid for his performance in la Liga and say that all white "is the right champion," The azulgrana coach commented that "this year have spent a lot of things that have been hidden by our silence but past. ""We have become a thirteen-point and there have been so much difference," he noted, just before clarify that "the links are very long and wins it deserves." On the penalties that have been whistled on Wednesday, Guardiola said: "We have two penalties whistled, and now no longer necessary, it is too late. Because when we had to do things we were ten points." (via FCBarcelona.cat)

The azulgrana full-back believes that Guardiola has won the "respect and affection of the people" and, although it goes, the team must continue with the "same humility and desire to always".

Iniesta: "The challenge is to keep winning and having good feelings for either reach the Cup final."

Keita: "Leo is a crack, is exceeded every day and every game. It's lucky for him in the team is a machine."

Barca's imposed Málaga 4-1 in the penultimate game to be played at the Camp Nou. "The result, of the chances and the game is fair," he has said Iniesta, who believes that the team has been "clear winner". This result is, according to Alves, fruit "of continuous work and humility of the team." Despite all this season Guardiola has not been able to get la Liga, '2' azulgrana believes the team should continue "in line" and the "always wanted." As summarized Iniesta, "the challenge is to keep winning and having good feelings for either reach the Cup final."

The players have praised Guardiola having announced his farewell. "People have a love and a special appreciation and hope the final game at the Stadium go out happy," said Iniesta. Alves, who thinks like his partner, is happy because the fans "Guardiola as appropriate to do so", chanting his name. It therefore believes that the team "wants to return all the affection that gives us the fans", but in the field.
As for Messi, the champion with a new hat-trick, Iniesta says the most important is that he "is well" and that the team "continues to operate" as "is a number 1". The Fuentealbilla hopes that "this does not end here."

Here we review the rest of statements from other players of FC Barcelona:

Keita:
"Leo is a crack, is exceeded every day and every game. It is fortunate to have in the team because it is a machine"

"Pep has given everything to this club. Has won many titles. It is an honor for the amateur and the club have it. Thanks Pep"


Marc Bartra:

"We are saddened by the news of Pep, and we were all thinking it was, but when we learned that would be Tito, we were very good, as it will make a clear commitment to the cantera"

"I have really wanted to play. Try to work all year to get more minutes, use them and the team win. Try to take minutes in the preseason to be the first team is a dream that I have from small"


Afellay:

"Now already I am very well of the injury. I spent six months without playing and when I return to the team is an ineffable moment. I have really wanted to keep playing."

"It's a shame because for me is one of the best coaches in the world, besides being a good person. I understand why Barça is a great club and takes away a lot of energy. Tito will be a coach like Guardiola."


Puyol:
"Very happy with the victory. The dedication of the goal was for my best friend Javi. Good night." (via FCBarcelona.cat)

Puyol opened the scoring before Rondon equalised on the half hour mark.

Two Messi penalties assured another Barça win.

The Argentinean passed Gerd Muller’s record with his third goal.

The crowd repeatedly cheered Guardiola on during the game.

When Messi is on the pitch, entertainment is guaranteed and his hat trick tonight, together with Puyol’s opener, gave Barça a big win against Malaga, a team who are pushing for a Champions League place themselves. It was a clear win for Barça who made a great start with a goal from Puyol , only for Rondon to equalise with a header, but that was just the prologue for Leo Messi to step up and take control, with another hat trick from the world number one.

The Argentinean has now scored 68 goals this season and that is one more than Gerd Müller who held the previous record for goals scored in a season, whilst the team also beat their own record for a season, with 108 so far.

Messi had to share the limelight with Josep Guardiola of course, after his resignation announcement last Friday and the boss was showered with support from the Camp Nou crowd throughout the whole game.

Barça were in charge from the off and although they didn’t reach the pace they often do, they did enough to dominate and were soon threatening the Malaga goal. Despite an attempt from a free kick by Duda that hit the woodwork, it was Barça who opened the scoring with a Puyol header from an Iniesta cross.

Malaga needed the points though if they were to maintain their Champions League challenge and Rondon brought them level with a similar goal to Barça’s, heading in a Gamez cross from the right past Pinto, who was again in the starting line up in preparation for the Cup Final. Iniesta – who was Barça’s outstanding player in the first half- set up a quick reply when he was brought down in the box, allowing Leo Messi to score his first of the night from the spot.

The second half belonged to Messi – first scoring another penalty to make it 3-1 after Duda had brought him down as he was just about to finish off a great team move and then, as Malaga pushed forward to get back into the match, racing onto a lovely ball from Iniesta and flicking the ball over Kameni to beat Muller’s previous record in spectacular fashion.

Guardiola took advantage of the comfortable lead to bring on B team youngster Bartra and Afellay, following his comeback at Rayo. (via FCBarcelona.com)


[Match Stats]
FC Barcelona Pinto; Dani Alves, Mascherano, Puyol (Bartra, min.68), Adriano; Fábregas, Keita, Iniesta (Afellay, min.76); Cuenca, Messi and Pedro (Tello, min.85).

Málaga Kameni; Jesús Gámez, Sergio Sánchez, Demichelis, Eliseu; Portillo, Camacho, Cazorla (Recio, min.68), Duda; Buonanotte (Seba, min.61) and Rondón (Van Nistelrooy, min.61).

Goals: 1-0, min.13: Puyol. 1-1, min.26: Rondón. 2-1, min.35: Messi (p). 3-1, min.59: Messi (p). 4-1, min.64: Messi.

Referee: Turienzo Álvarez (Col. Castilian-leonés). admonished Pedro (min.66), Cesc (min.82) in Barcelona and Camacho (min.56), Duda (min.58) in Málaga.

Subs: Game of the 20 th round, late in the day, played at the Camp Nou before 67,854 fans.
Section Futsal Barcelona was honored before the game, after having proclaimed for the first time ever European champion.

Barça has completed the final training session behind closed doors in the stadium, before the visit of Málaga.

The team receives tonight at Málaga (20 hours) and in the morning has carried out previous training behind closed doors, at the Camp Nou. They have exercised the same players in Tuesday's session. That is, 15 with the first team and three subsidiary Bartra, Montoya and Tello. Piqué has continued to work the sidelines. The center-back is one of the low azulgrana, along with Xavi, Alexis, Villa, Fontàs and Abidal.

After the training, the squad ate in Barcelona the Camp Nou and free time available to one and a half before the game, when they come to be cited in the stadium. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

Barça get to Málaga with the motivation that will give the impetus for Copa final
Helping Messi to win the Golden Shoe and historical scorer and achieve more goals than ever goals.

The merit of a championship team is always finding the necessary incentives to compete. Barça has no chance of winning this league wise, but that does not mean that you will live the weeks prior to the final of the Copa del Rey as a holiday. Not at all.

Among other reasons, to reach the May 25 game against Athletic Bilbao with the competitive tension that requires the dispute to a grand finale. In addition, it has not been needed much digging to the template to try to give his best in three league games remaining.

Since he did against the Lightning and wants to do today at the Camp Nou against Málaga played a part in the next edition of the Champions League. This boat has the honor of being regarded by much of world opinion as the best football team of all time and pleased that condition requiring the same extent.

Pep Guardiola rushes his last days as head of the bench before handing the baton to Tito Vilanova and the importance of the driving forces is not negligible.

Leo Messi, the flagship of this boat in these four years of splendor in the grass, faces several challenges on an individual basis, however, will require the help of his fellow intestimable.

His pulse goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid is history. Both add 43 goals in La Liga and hope to win the Pichichi and Golden Shoe with unpublished records.

Messi, the great crash of the 13 team titles, will have the full support team to write another chapter legendary. Leo is a record four goals in the European Golden shoe, Dudu Georgescu held since 1976 with 47 goals in the Romanian league.

Officers with 65 goals this season, Messi is also two goals to be the best striker of all times in a season. Gerd Müller with 67 in 1973, supported on these pages to MD who better than the '10 'Barça to dethrone him. If successful will be much closer to its fourth consecutive gold ball.

The aim of these parties of Messi and the rest of the team is also the possibility of signing another brand memorable. With 104 goals Barça has already improved the club's best offensive output in the league, one of his own record and 8 of the 112 that adds the Real Madrid in the current league.

Leave the bar as high as possible goalscorer, Messi push to another legend and seek the best farewell to Guardiola well worth a Camp Nou that will deliver. (via MD)

Return la Liga and the Pep Team has on individual and collective records some of the greatest incentives to remain competitive.

With the League well on its way to Madrid, Barcelona has on individual and collective records another reason to not let go in the domestic competition. The 'Pep Team' takes second place in the scorers table but their numbers are those of a championship team. Moreover, Guardiola have the opportunity to achieve his best scorer in la Liga. To date, totaling 104 goals and are therefore only one of its particular record. It happened in the 2008-09 campaign, the first with Pep on the bench when the team reached 105.

Guardiola then staged a stellar campaign, overwhelming offensive arsenal, with players like Eto'o, Messi and Henry, who completed a splendid campaign. La Liga was azulgrana and the beginning of a long list of titles that staged the best season in club history with a hat-trick to remember.

With three days to close the league break the record seems most likely for a married team goal. The Barcelona is now even more scoring, which is explained by the exponential growth of Messi (in 2008-09 marked `alone Do 23 points) more than ever the alpha and omega of Barcelona. More than ever the thermometer of the possibilities of joint Guardiola.

More difficult will be to the numbers of Madrid (112 goals), this course has been characterized by a devastating punch with three players as Cristiano (43) Benzema (20) and Higuain (21), which ensure a large number of goals . Particularly the Portuguese, who keeps a pulse spectacular Leo. Both play the other league. In the case of 'La Pulga' have you already passed his best scorer in La Liga does the of the 2008-09 season with 34 goals 43 goals what amount. The same as Christian. Leo competes for the top scorer with figures from another planet that just resists Cristiano. They also compete for the next Ballon d'Or a trophy contested than ever, because both have are completing an extraordinary season. The latest disappointment of Barcelona, especially in Europe and the elimination league defeat against Real Madrid, question repeat again that Messi Ballon d'Or more so when the summer is Euro and Leo is not present.

By the way, Guardiola is expected to continue to give Pinto minutes to reach its best level in the final Copera and ensure its fifth Valdés Zamora. (via SPORT)

A multitude of thanks to Guardiola banners displayed in the Camp Nou.
The first out of the bench have been accompanied by applause.
Guardiola has restored the applause of the crowd.

The match against Málaga was a shock not only competitive tension, but one thing was right between the eyes the fans of Barça coach tuck. The Tonight was the first game of Guardiola at the Camp Nou since he announced in a news conference at the end of this season left the Barça bench.

For this reason, in the stands of Camp Nou could see many banners as a token of thanks to Guardiola to lead the ship masterfully Guardiola's first team. Banners in all languages ​​and all colors, but with a single message: Thanks Pep, and a very explicit: "You are the fucking master."

The audience also applauded Camp Nou in a very warm whenever Pep Guardiola left the bench to give instructions to his men. Party that has joined the rest Andoni Zubizarreta. Barça sporting director has interpreted the applause as "a tribute we owe. He knows he has the applause of all, but feel it is also physically very well."

And late in the second part in a new wave of applause, applause Guardiola has restored to the stands, on a night of great fellowship culé.

Santi Cazorla has said that before the final, and against FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, the team has to "make a last effort to achieve the goal."

"Hopefully we can finish our best, because we are in the final two games and very difficult to" international commented in reference to clashes with Barça and rojiblancos.

Although the Málaga depends upon himself to qualify for the Champions League, Cazorla has acknowledged that the last three league games "very complicated" and has therefore called for to go "party party" and "without looking at others' because now "is a very difficult game."

"Barcelona are the best team there at the level footballing the field and much more," added Cazorla, although he remembered what happened against Real Madrid, "we have the example of the Bernabéu, which stood up."

Despite fewer options for Barcelona in La Liga, said it "will always win out" and also "has players accustomed to victory."

Cazorla, however, has said he is wary of Barcelona, "it looked at a complicated time and goes to the field of Rayo and win that way", with a clear 0-7.

Therefore considers that the key to get something positive "is to be perfect in every way" because "players are destabilizing in all lines", and "you have to have that put them, because they are not going to forgive" .

About the rivals for the Champions League, Valencia, Levante, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, said that "they will be there until the end" and stressed that the Levantine team "is doing well" and Atlético "you have to play there," so that "we must take account of them all" (via SPORT)

Guardiola praised the way the Club handled the transition of managers. He also said that Tito is “very enthusiastic about the upcoming challenge”.

The manager explained that Barça’s last three La Liga matches will serve as preparation for the Cup final against Athletic Club.



Pep Guardiola reminded the press room that he has eight more press conferences, not counting today’s, as Barça’s head manager. The Barça boss used this Tuesday’s press conference to talk about the match against Málaga, how the team will prepare for the remaining matches of the season, and obviously, his departure. “The Club has handled the transition impeccably. Tito is very enthusiastic about the upcoming challenge,” said the Barça manager.

After last week’s announcement that Tito Vilanova will take over the Barça helm next season, Guardiola said: “my relationship with him hasn’t changed at all. We’re following our usual process and I’m by his side. I want Tito to know that I’ll be close to him.” At the same time, the manager said he’s worn down because of “the day to day [work] with the team, winning so many titles.” On his farewell at the Camp Nou - Barça’s next two games will be at home- Guardiola said: “I’ve always believed that things should be done naturally, that’s how we’ll do it.”

On the other hand, with the Liga out of reach, Guardiola recognized that Barça’s three remaining matches in the domestic competition will serve to prepare the team for the Cup final. “Each game and each training session is done in preparation for the Cup final. Everything is focused on that. Against Rayo the players proved that they’re eager,” he said. Guardiola went on to say that “I’m mentally prepared for the Cup final. It’s this month’s objective.”

Guardiola added, “we cannot play poorly in our next three matches and then go on to the final.” The manager also said that “Pinto will play” in the last three La Liga games and that he doesn’t want his players to obsess about Leo Messi’s fight for the Pichichi award. “We just have to play well and attack as best we can. We’re playing against good opponents, football will do the rest.” When asked if he would give Messi the Ballon d’Or again, the manager said “he’s done a brutal job this year” and, therefore, the Argentine’s merits “are evident.”

Guardiola's future

Pep Guardiola indicated that he does not know what the future holds for him after June 30. “I’m going to go home and I have no idea what my goal will be for the future. I don’t know,” he admitted. He also said that he doesn’t know if he’ll manage FC Barcelona again. (via FCBarcelona.com)

The medical tests that Alexis underwent this afternoon confirm that the player will miss tomorrow’s match.

Piqué, after resting for a week, is recovering well from the knock he received in last week’s match, but will not play against Málaga tomorrow.

Valdés, who was with fever this Monday, returned to training this afternoon.

Alexis Sánchez will not feature in Barça’s team against Málaga this Wednesday. This afternoon the player underwent control tests to evaluate the hematoma caused by the contusion on his left thigh. The results confirm that the player will not be able to play in tomorrow’s match, according to the Club’s Medical Services.

Gerard Piqué will also miss tomorrow’s match. The player’s recovery is very favourable after a week of rest. Piqué returned to training, albeit apart for the group, this Wednesday. He’ll miss the match against Málaga and his recovery will mark his availability against Espanyol this weekend.

The keeper Víctor Valdés, who was with fever on Monday, trained with the rest of the team this Tuesday. Bartra, Tello and Montoya also trained with FC Barcelona’s first team.

Alexis has picked up a knock on his left leg and he will be kept under observation before a decision is made as to his availability for Wednesday’s game against Malaga.

Victor Valdes also missed training today, under the weather with fever.



The squad trained this Monday lunchtime after their big win against Rayo, but two big names were missing: Alexis, who picked up a knock on his left leg, and Valdes, who is ill. The Chilean hit man is doubtful for Wednesday’s game, though the Club doctors are keeping him under observation before making a final decision.

The players who figured on Sunday were given a gentle session, whilst the rest of the squad began preparations for Wednesday night’s game, along with 10 B team players - Bartra, Tello and Montoya –who were included in the squad for the Rayo game- and Rodri, Carmona, Oriol Rosell, Espinosa, Lobato, Sergi Gómez and Masip. (via FCBarcelona.com)

The LFP has confirmed the schedule for the game against Malaga, which will be played next Wednesday at the Camp Nou starting at 8 pm.

This will be the penultimate league match to be played at the Stadium this season.

The Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) has confirmed this morning schedules the next game of the season. FC Barcelona will play at home to Málaga on Wednesday, May 2 at 20 hours. This event is number 20, which had to be moved during the day, as the weekend had to play the first round was played. Recall that the start of la liga was suspended by the strike of la Asociación de Futbolistas Españoles (AFE).

The game against Málaga will be the second last to be played at the Camp Nou before the end of the season. Just be the derby against Espanyol, scheduled for next weekend (5 or May 6) and still not have the schedule confirmed. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

The explosion of Cristian Tello in the first team has alerted several clubs, both la Liga and abroad.

One is the Málaga who is seriously interested in acquiring his services for the next season. As explained the SER of Málaga, the Andalusian club is hoping for a transfer to strengthen the team with a good chance to contest the Champions League next season.

In fact, Málaga would even be willing to pay the termination clause of the player in Sabadell, amounting to 10 million euros. If the sale is not possible, since Taylor is one of the players of which seem to have Pep Guardiola, who has been precisely the coach who has chosen him, not a transfer rule.

This would be the formula that would value the club blaugrana, as it could continue to evaluate closely the evolution of the striker who also continue earning minutes from both in La Liga and Europe. (via SPORT)

Barça has denied to Mundo Deportivo a supposed offer of 30 millions of euros of Málaga for Thiago.
The player's environment has also denied to that Mazinho was yesterday in Málaga.

Reliable sources of FC Barcelona have denied to Mundo Deportivo the existence of an offer of 30 million euros from Malaga to sign Thiago Alcántara . The Catalan club also intends to negotiate the transfer of Spanish international was renovated last year in June 2015.

The environment of the player also has denied to Mundo Deportivo that Mazinho was yesterday in Málaga since it takes two weeks in Rio de Janeiro and has been " very upset "that such rumors appear .

Various media reports claimed that the Andalusians wanted to gain the services of Thiago for this winter market, ending at twelve o'clock this night. The reason is the rejection by up to three occasions to hire Malaga offers the Croatian Luka Modric , offensive midfielder Tottenham . (via MD)

Play around. Victory in the rose garden and rest for three heavyweights of the team, who will arrive in optimum condition to the clásico.

Pep Guardiola yesterday booked three heavyweights of the team for Wednesday's match against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou for the return of the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. FC Barcelona coach left on the bench Xavi, Puyol and Cesc. Joining them were also Pinto, Cuenca, Dos Santos and Pedro. The latter three were those who left during the second half to replace Alexis, Adriano and Iniesta respectively.

The helmsman Catalan resort was close to Xavi, who became heated in the second half, but in the end as he had doubts, he opted for a striker Pedro. The score reflected a strong 0-3 and the absence of some 20 minutes left, it was decided by the speed of the canary as the wide area was under control.

The truth is that the three homegrown yesterday reserved Guardiola will come to Wednesday's match against Real Madrid fresh and in top condition to cope. Both Puyol, Xavi and Cesc will hold a clásico that, as elsewhere, will not be easy even though Barça has a minimum lead of the first leg (1-2) played last week at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The move will round out the Barça. Triumph in a complicated field and rest for three of the main drivers of the team. (via SPORT)

Chilean striker has scored six goals in their last six league appearances.

The smile of the Chilean after marking a goal is already a habitual expression in the games of Barça. Alexis marked yesterday in La Rosaleda his seventh goal in League, the eighth of the season, and is placed to alone two of the second better scorer of Barça in the championship, Cesc Fàbregas, author of nine goals. Messi plays in another league.

Chile has struggled to justify why he threw Barça so determined to recruit and paid by 26 million euros fixed (more than 11.5 in variables) by joining Udinese, but once enjoyed a certain continuity has shown that it can contribute much to Barça. Not single goals, as important as the one that marked in Bernabéu or both that it signed against Rayo to open the marker, but an extraordinary sacrifice capacity and a great talent when opening spaces for their partners.

The injury he suffered in Anoeta and that kept him sidelined for six weeks cut short an adaptation that is slow, but steady. The 'Wonder Boy' has scored six goals in their last six league games and has become a permanent fixture in the schemes of Pep Guardiola, who has rescued the best version of Alexis just when you can not count Villa.

Pellegrini summed up the game against Barca with resignation. The Chilean acknowledged that his team had no options at the magic of Messi.

Malaga CF coach Manuel Pellegrini, he lamented that his team did not take advantage of their chances against a Barcelona that, without much, and won by 0-3 early in the second half. "Barcelona, ​​without much in 50 minutes it was 0-3. But it was a shock over our mistakes against a team with strong technical capabilities that could counter," he asserted.

Pellegrini acknowledged today that his team lost (1-4) against FC Barcelona, ​​a rival "with great ball skills." "After the 0-3, the intensity costs more, do not think we lacked intensity in the first half, where we had four clear chances and come with more risk," stated the coach South America.

"We played against team with great ball control, but has been very little sense of danger in Caballero's goal in the first half," he said. Pellegrini has acknowledged that "some inexplicable that at 2 min of the second half the match was finished" and has stressed that if they had marked the first time "maybe the game had changed." (via AS)