FC BARCELONA

The centre-back the regular again after seven games of absence. His role should rise before the rise of defense to the first team.

The Barça B player came back with a bitter taste of defeat in Riazor, although the game left positive news for the future of the team as was the return to the ownership of Sergi Gómez. The centre-back had fallen from the starting lineup in the last seven games on Saturday and again had the opportunity to complete 90 minutes.

Sergi started the season coming to a good start in six of the top eight companies. However, the consolidation of the couple Bartra-Muniesa and then the commitment Armando experience prompted the team to fall squad. Despite the substitution, the international U-19 continued to show a good attitude in training and got his chance on Saturday.

This is the first season Sergi with tab of Barça B after participating in the previous two as a juvenil. In summer extended contract until 2013 and is one of the great values ​​of the cantera. All indications are that, to the promotion of players like Bartra, Muniesa or Montoya, his role will increase. (via SPORT)

The set of Eusebio Sacristan has not been imposed on the leader of the Second Division in a game fairly even, especially in the first half. The subsidiary azulgrana breaks unbeaten run of four matches unbeaten, while Deportivo shackled his ninth consecutive victory.

The azulgranas have lived their first loss after four days without a loss, against Deportivo, the leader of the competition. Despite the result, Eusebio guys have offered a good display of team play and have had several clear chances, but have not been successful in front of goal.

The first part in Riazor has started quite equaled, but clear chances for either team. Both the Deportivo and Barça B have executed a good game of touch and combination, but could not come at the risk of goal during the first quarter hour.

The first clear chance of the match has come from the hand of Deulofeu on 19 minutes. Barcelona forward has spilled down the left flank speed Galician defense and his shot is over the crossbar by a few millimeters. However, the minute the home team also had its first arrival with a dangerous shot Riki has gone off to the left.

Armando has had a pretty clear opportunity, but has ended up crashing the ball into the body of the Deportivo defense. The premises also have re-approach the goal of the subsidiary in the 43rd minute on a play with several rebounds in the area Barça and a minute later Bruno chutado from afar, but the ball has landed in the hands of Oier Olazábal. Finally, the party has gone to rest with a goalless draw.

In the second half, Deportivo has taken control of the match, although Barça's subsidiary has continued to try. The first occasion for the azulgranas have arrived in the 46th minute. Deulofeu has focused from the left, but Sergi Roberto has failed to finish. However, Deportivo has been the progress has been made on the scoreboard. Bruno Gama has signed the first goal thanks to a pass from Lauro in 51 minutes.

Riki has increased the distance for his team on 64 minutes as it marked the second in a move that has overtaken the Barça defense. Despite the result, Eusebio Sacristan arrivals have had some dangerous the penalty area, but have lacked definition. Armando, however, has cut the gap on the scoreboard with a goal in the 82nd minute after a foul served by Dos Santos.

The expulsion of Dos Santos in the 85th minute made ​​it difficult things to azulgrana set. Despite the attempt, then, the azulgranas have been unable to trace the game and gone Riazor with a narrow defeat.

Next week, the subsidiary of Hercules will face Barcelona in the 26th game of the season. (via FCBarcelona.cat)


[match Data]
RC Deportivo: Aranzubía, Morel, Zé Castro, Riki, Laure, Bruno Gama (Salomão, min 64), Guardado (Pablo Álvarez, min 89), Colotto, Valerón (Borja Fernández, min 76), Álex Bergantinos and Seoane.

FC Barcelona: Oier, Dos Santos, Rodri, Sergi Roberto, Sergi Gómez, Kiko Femenía (Espinosa, min 61), Armando, Lobato (Dongou, min 87), Carles Planas, Deulofeu and Rafinha.

Goals: 1-0, Bruno Gama, min 51; 2-0, Riki, min 64, i 2-1, Armando, min 82.

Referee: Melero López, the Andalusian college. He drove to the Barcelona player Jonathan dos Santos (min.86) for a second yellow. also admonished Kiko Femenía (min.32) and Armando (min.86) by the Barcelona B, and Valerón (min.66), Zé Castro (min.82), Salomao (min.89) and Riki (min. 92), by Deportivo.

Tabs: Encouter for the twenty-fifth round of Second Division match at the stadium of Riazor before about 29,000 spectators.

18.00, Esport 3: Barça B is now concentrated in La Coruña next clash of Liga Adelante. The filial azulgrana faces the possibility of increasing its dynamic unbeaten another day before the race leader.

Eusebio Sacristan's men four days without losing accumulated, specifically three wins and a draw. In this sense, the Barça B on Saturday looking to maintain their good form against the strongest team in the competition. Eusebio said Friday that a party presents "attractive" to "highly motivated" for the team and they are "very excited to get it right and get a win there."

For this game, the coach may have re Sergi Roberto and Jonathan dos Santos, as well as Carmona, who is now discharged. Instead, the defenses are not Muniesa, Montoya and Bartra (first team) as well as the injured Ilie, Miño and Gustavo.

The rival of Barca B this afternoon, the Deportivo is the category leader with five points clear of second placed Celta de Vigo. The men of Oltra accumulate also a streak of eight consecutive victories, the best in club history.

Eusebio said the great form of Galician: "They are in a very good time and that gives them great confidence and security in everything we're doing." azulgrana coach, however, also noted that this challenge meant a motivation to continue the good work in recent days.

In the first round Deportivo won a major victory (2-3) in the Miniestadi. In an intense match, the Galicians placed 0-3 in the first half hour, but the reaction of Barça B combative shortened the gap with two goals Rodri and Rafinha. Finally, Deportivo took the three points of the Mini, but ended up asking the time. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

With only just turned 19 years, is the most used player and top scorer in the subsidiary (with Rodri).

Quietly and with 19 years since last Sunday, the still youthful Rafa Alcántara has lost only one of the 24 games he has played to date, the subsidiary (the first of all, for the second time against Villarreal B the Mini Estadi).

Thiago's brother is one of the great promises of La Masia and excellent season has changed a bit in its simplicity. Remains as quiet and introverted off the field as hard worker and effective every time you boot fits the tacos. The RFEF behind it is time to choose the Spanish national team and, despite having been with la Roja What the lower grades, it looks like it will be completed by decanting verdeamarelha` As opposed to his older brother.

In early season, nobody expected the youngest of the Alcántara would become such an important piece to the subsidiary. "Not at all I could think was going to play much or that would mark so many goals. I am very happy to be part of this team and have as many minutes, "admitted the versatile player in the mixed zone Blaugrana Barça B-Cartagena.

Rafinha, as he likes to be called, signed with the Cartagena meant as a sensational 3-0 and served to break a drought that had lasted for 14 games. "Yes, it took a long time without scoring and went back to savor the goal," he said. Also shed light on the dance after the goal was scored and considered it a version of 'Single Lady' of the U.S. Beyonce. "They had been friends in Brazil and they asked me if marked, because the dance we did in Brazil," said Rafinha.

During that series of games he did not score, the son of Mazinho was realized two of his biggest dreams as a player.

On November 9, spent his first team debut in the first leg of the knockout phase of the Copa del Rey in the Feixa Llarga to L'Hospitalet. The canterano Cesc Fábregas replaced in 75 'and played well the first quarter of an hour under the command of Pep Guardiola in an official match.

However, fate had in store a greater gift. On December 6, Rafinha played his first Champions League match at the Camp Nou against BATE Borisov. And he did it playing from the beginning ... Thiago with his brother. They then both had repeatedly stated that dreamed match the first team and also finished the match with azulgrana winning 4-0.

Rafinha is also demonstrating an amazing ability to adapt to different positions despite his youth. Jonathan Soriano's injury in the preseason and the necessary adaptation of the newcomer Rodri was forced to Eusebio to place it as 'false nine'.

And São Paulo (12 February, 1993) responded to perfection and led the team with Jonathan Dos Santos, contributing five goals in the first eight games. However, the return of Soriano returned to Rafinha the midfield and it cost him to relocate to a place where he had always played. Despite this, never discussed the decisions of Eusebio and was always ready to fulfill the benefit of the team. "I feel good in the midfield, from small game there and do it where I tell the coach," noted São Paulo.

The company of Muniesa as the pivot has coincided with a second explosion and has signed excellent performances in the last four days. Now, the needs of first team will miss him today as 'squire', but recovered to the colleagues with whom I shared more times midfield: Sergi Roberto and Dos Santos.

Looking to match this afternoon, Rafinha is optimistic. "We are very strong and we are very confident. Let's go for it and see if we can continue like this as good against Deportivo, "stated a few days ago. For he will be a special game, as the proximity of Vigo will make your mother and sister follow the game live at Riazor. (via SPORT)

Eusebio Sacristán won’t make his men play a different style of play despite the fact that Barça B will play against Deportivo de la Coruña, leaders of the Liga Adelante. Dos Santos and Sergi Roberto are back in the squad, Carmona was given the medical all-clear.

Barça B trained at the Ciutat Esportiva Sant Joan Despí for the last time before heading off to A Coruña. Eusebio Sacristán’s men finalized preparations for the upcoming match against Deportivo de la Coruña (18:00, Esport3). “It will be an attractive match, we’re very motivated for it. We’re excited about the prospect of doing a good job and earning a victory,” said Sacristán.

The reserve team coach talked about Deportivo’s style of play, which is similar to Barça B’s: “this is a good thing that can help us develop our play during the game, but we’re going up against a great squad. They are a team the dominates every aspect of play; they are dynamic, experienced and are a quality team.” The team led by José Luis Oltra hasn’t lost in eight matches: “they are on form and that gives them a lot of confidence and security in everything that they do. However, it also gives us motivation to come away with a win and to continue our good run,” Sacristán explained.

Despite the advantage that Deportivo enjoys in the standings (they are first), Barça B will try their best to come away with a win by imposing their style of play: “we have to play our game wherever we play. [The Riazor] is a ground where we will take advantage of all of our virtues,” said the manager. He also promised that it will be an exciting match for supporters: “all of the circumstances and possibilities are there for this to be a great game. The team that does the best job will come away with the victory.”

Finally, Sacristán talked about Valerón, who talked to fcbarcelona.com this week: “it’s enjoyable to watch his games. He moves around the pitch with elegance and intelligence and that’s beautiful to see. It’s an honour for him to say those things about me during the interview.”

Dos Santos and Sergi Roberto are back in the squad, while Muniesa, Montoya and Bartra will miss out on the clash because they’ve been called up to the first team this weekend by Josep Guardiola. Carmona received the medical all-clear, however, Ilie and Miño, who underwent surgery this Friday, will miss the match. “We’ve switched up a couple of players because of the first team’s demands, we’ll have to make some changes to the line-up. We have a quality group,” said Sacristán. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

The subsidiary recovered and Sergi Roberto, Dos Santos, but Muniesa, Bartra and Montoya went with the first team.

The first team needs continue to influence the reality of the Barça B. Given the absence of Alves and Mascherano through suspension, Pep yesterday cited three defenders of the subsidiary right back Montoya, centre-back Bartra and polyvalent Muniesa. In contrast, the return of Keita and Busquets recovery returned yesterday to Sergi Robert and Jonathan Dos Santos to the discipline of B.

This caused three other juveniles work under the orders of Eusebio with the usual Jean Marie Dongou and Patrick Gabarrón. They were the centre-back Sergio Ayala, left-backAlex Grimaldo and the midfielder Miguel Ángel Sainz.

The team will train behind closed doors today at eleven o'clock and 17.30 hours to fly to La Coruña, where tomorrow will take on Depor at 18.00. (via SPORT)

The emblem of Deportivo de La Coruna spoke to www.fcbarcelona.cat about his experiences in the Second Division A, the next game against Barça B, and the success of the first team.

Juan Carlos Valerón (Arguineguin, Gran Canaria, 1975) is the undisputed leader of
Deportivo, Barça B’s rivals on Saturday. In the words of his President, Augusto Cesar
Lendoiro, "he sets the standard at a sporting, technical, and philosophical level".
Just like the Galician club, in the last decade, he’s been to heaven and hell (mainly
due toinjuries). His experience has brought serenity, and simplicity: Valerón feels an
obligation to return Depor to the elite, even if it’s with the last spark of magic that
comes from his boots.

- After the relegation of your team last year, you said "I'm just as excited to play for
Depor in the second division, as I am playing for the national team". With half the
season over, is your enthusiasm still intact?

"Of course. That was a way of saying that I was very involved with the club after so
many years here. I felt that the veterans in the team had the responsibility to step up".

- Can we conclude that Deportivo is fully adapted to the Second Division and will host
Barça B at a good time for them?

"We’re in good shape and in the last few games we’ve had some very good results.
However, you can’t ever relax too much. We have to be prepared each week, each
game. Those of us who’ve spent many years in the game know what it means and how
difficult it is to stay at the top. We try to bring normality to the situation, there is still a
lot to do".

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FCBViatges offers the possibility to associate and travel enthusiast for Barça B to A Coruña and visit one of the historical stages of Spanish football.

Members and fans of FC Barcelona may accompany future cracks Barca La Coruna this weekend. FCBViatges first posting, organizes a subsidiary Barca where players can travel and sleep in the same hotel.

Eusebio's team needs encouragement from the fans to face a tough match against league leaders, Deportivo La Coruna. Riazor will be the mythical setting for this game on Saturday, February 18, at 18 hours.

The exit to La Coruna, in the charter of the team, will be this Friday at 17.30 and will be back after finishing the game. Upon arrival to the Galician city coach travel to fans Carris Marineda Hotel, where he will stay the same Barça B.

On Saturday morning we will visit the city and in the afternoon to attend the exciting game against Depor. After the meeting a bus will transfer to the airport to return to Barcelona.

Prices for this trip are from 275 euros for club members and from 350 euros for the fans who are not members. (via FCBarcelona.cao)

For more information Do click here (document in Catalan).