SB: "My Hardest Game Ever"

Barcelona suffered their second loss of their Champions League campaign overnight with a 2 nil defeat at the hands of Group leaders Benfica.

It leaves Barcelona in the nervous position of a must win or draw match up in their last group encounter in freezing Russia to avoid elimination.

"Why do we have to get a match like this in the Champions League?" A frustrated SB spoke to the press about the Benfica loss.

"This was my hardest game ever...seriously!"

Pressure will surely be on to get a result in Russia - this being SB's first year back with the club, after previously winning the Champions League, in a glorious treble winning year.

Barcelona also currently lead Spain's La Liga ahead of league rivals Real Madrid by 1 point.


A stressed SB talks about his hardest game ever.



Barca, Madrid take control of Liga

As the La Liga season closes in on the half way point, the league giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have done what most predicted they would and taken control of La Liga.
After a slow start, Barcelona have found a consistent groove to take pole position on the La Liga ladder this week and this comes after suffering their first loss of the season, and a humiliating one at that.

They lead their main rivals Real Madrid by only a point after 19 games, with a resiliant Sevilla sitting precariously in 3rd.

It seems a two horse race now with any drop in points vital as we move into the 2nd half of the season.

In Champions League news, Real Madrid have all but secured a Round of 16 birth with an unbeaten start to their group stage. They will look to consolidate top spot when the reverse fixtures begin in the coming days.


La Liga rivals Barcelon haven't done it quite so easy, with a loss against their Russian opponents ruining a perfect unbeaten start to their season. They now have a nervy battle to ensure they progress, however with a side as talented as Barcelona, boss SB shouldn't really have any problem.

The form of Messi has been crucial for Barcelona as they hit top spot



Solid Start to La Liga as Classico Ends In Draw

La Liga finally kicked off at the weekend and with it saw a return of two of the most high profile bosses in recent memory - SB and JM both return to their respective former clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid, with unfinished business listed as official priorities.

SB found the going alittle tough in his return to Barcelona, a club which saw him reach the greatest of heights, a prolific Treble in what seems like many moons ago. Some might say a solid start, with zero loses after 8 games, however far too many draws at this stage, including a late goal to take split honours in the Classico - perhaps buying SB alittle more time with the fierce Barca media and fans.

Real Madrid have also started the season solid, and in somewhat sizzling form at stages, JM obviously relishing the chance to work with some of his favourite talents in particluar Cristiano Ronaldo.


Ronaldo in sizzling form for Real Madrid

"I'm just glad to be back where I am loved - here in Madrid." JM said to a packed media conference. Perhaps in reference to his somewhat difficult time in England.

"We have trophies in mind here and I believe with this team we can acheive great things."