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Ozil & Messi

After the championship three years in a row, Barcelona had to give up the La Liga title this season fell to rival the magnitude, Barcelona. The following recapitulation of the Spanish League season 2011/2012:

Champion: Real Madrid
Qualify for the Champions League: Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Valencia
To qualify for the Champions League: Malaga
Qualify for the Europa League: Atletico Madrid, Levante
Degradation: Villarreal, Sporting Gijon, Racing Santander

Top scorer: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) 50 goals
Top assists: 17 – Mesut Ozil (Real Madrid)

Number of matches: 380
Total goals created: 1050 (average of 2.76 per game)

Most consecutive wins: 11 games – Real Madrid, Barcelona
Longest unbeaten: 23 games – Real Madrid
No win no later than: 20 games – Racing Santander
Most losing streak: 6 games – Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Real Zaragoza

Biggest home win: Barcelona 8-0 Osasuna
Biggest away win: 0-7 Barcelona Rayo Vallecano
Highest team score: 8 – Barcelona 8-0 Osasuna
The highest aggregate score: 8 – Levante 3-5 Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla FC 2-6 Real Madrid, Real Madrid 7-1 Osasuna, Real Madrid 6-2 Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona 8-0 Osasuna 5-3 Barcelona Granada

Most wins: 32 – Real Madrid
Defeat at least: 2 – Real Madrid
Most Series: 15 – Osasuna Racing Santander
Average of the highest points: 2.65 – Real Madrid

The win at least: 4 – Racing Santander
Defeat most: 21 – Rayo Vallecano
Lowest series: 4 – Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano
Average of the lowest points: 0.71 – Rayo Vallecano

Scorer: 121 – Real Madrid
The highest goal average: 3.18 – Real Madrid
At least conceded: Barcelona, ​​29 goals
Scored at least: 28 – Racing Santander
Most widely conceded: Rayo Vallecano, 73 goals
Most clean sheets: 19 – Barcelona
Clean sheet of at least: 4 – Sporting Gijon

Total spectators in the stadium: 11,474,764 (an average of 30 196 per game)
The largest audience: 99 252 – Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Attendance at least: 6000 – Getafe vs Racing Santander,

Chelsea

England coach, Roy Hodgson will announce the squad that will be featured at the 2012 European Cup on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Chelsea defender John Terry hopes his name is still on the list. Hodgson himself has promised to contact Terry before announcing his squad next Wednesday. Three new Lions coach will also be contacted Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand. Terry opportunities are opening a new start after a court hearing cases of alleged racist, July.

To date, Terry has not been getting calls, but for a while Terry was focused on the league and Chelsea. Terry hope he gets a call and he was on the team. Terry appearances for Chelsea lately is actually not very good. When playing against Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday, Terry had made ​​a blunder when the ball from the defense. This incident led to Chelsea conceded and surrendered 1-4 to the Reds. In the 2011-12 Champions League semi-final, Terry also had made ​​a blunder. He fouled a player sent off after Barceola, Alexis Sanchez in a position of not holding the ball. Luckily, the 10-man Chelsea 2-2 Barca could draw and made ​​it to the final Champions League 2011-12.

Liverpool vs Chelsea

Liverpool performed brilliantly in the match counter Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds beat the visitors by a convincing score of 4-1. Both teams did not show the best power in this fight. Liverpool rested Steven Gerrard, while Chelsea keep Petr Cech, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, and Juan Mata. Corrugated invasion launched by Liverpool to Chelsea in a mess in the first half. Kenny Dalglish troops were winning 3-0 at halftime thanks to an own goal and the goal Jordan Henderson and Daniel Agger.

In the second half, both teams scored both goals grain. Jonjo Shelvey scored from Liverpool, while Chelsea from Ramires. These results raise the position of Liverpool to the eighth position with 52 points from 37 matches. Chelsea stuck in sixth with 61 points and certainly will not be able to penetrate the zone of the big four. However, the Blues can still qualify for the Champions League next season as long as it can beat Bayern Munich in the final this year.

The game

Luis Suarez threatened the Chelsea goal in the eighth minute. Unlucky for him, his shot was wide. The next opportunity to be owned by Andy Carroll. He tried to outwit Ross Turnbull, however far-range shot was still rising. Branislav Ivanovic almost brought the visitors ahead after a while. However, the header forward Florent Malouda corner kick hit the goalpost. The whole stadium finally bubbled in the 19th minute. Ciamik action Suarez forcing Essien to make an own goal. Combing the left side of the Chelsea defense, Suarez with exceptional passing Ryan Bertrand and John Terry and then kick the ball. The skin round about Essien who can not get around and then into the goal. The home team doubled their advantage seven minutes later. Henderson, who received a direct offshoot of the Maxi Rodriguez deal with Turnbull because Terry slipped. Without difficulty, the player back number 14 that sent the ball into the top corner.

Entering the 28th minute, Liverpool farther away. Starting a corner, Carroll bouncing ball and then Agger to make this into a goal with his head. Carroll throw away a good chance he gets six minutes later. Shot from inside the penalty box could still be blocked by Turnbull. Not long after, Fernando Torres almost dropping out Chelsea. However, his shot from a narrow angle still hit the crossbar. Liverpool almost make his fourth goal in the 42nd minute through Stewart Downing volley from outside the penalty box. Although Turnbull could not reach it, the ball was hit the crossbar.

In first half injury time, Liverpool have a penalty following a breach Ivanovic against Carroll. However, Downing is believed to be the executor failed to fulfill their duties. The shot to the left of the pole. Five minutes after the interval, Chelsea could cut the gap to 1-3 thanks to goals from Ramires. Intends to control the Malouda free kick, the Brazilian midfielder deflect instead directly into the goal. However, Liverpool away again in the 61st minute. Turnbull intend to throw the ball instead of directing it to Shelvey. Although from a considerable distance, had no trouble Shelvey scored the ball into the goal for Turnbull has left his post.

Pepe Reina makes brilliant rescue in the 73rd minute. He was able to confront Romelu Lukaku close range header. In the remaining time, no longer a goal is created. Liverpool won 4-1.

The lineup
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger, Downing (Sterling 84 ‘), Henderson, Shelvey, Maxi (Kuyt 84′), Suarez, Carroll

Chelsea: Turnbull, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Bertrand, Essien, Romeu, Ramires, Sturridge (Lukaku 68 ‘), Malouda, Torres

Josep Guardiola

Josep Guardiola will be known more than just a former Barcelona player and coach. Figure as a cool and stylish is the inspiration for the team which successfully lays on top of what’s beautiful football field. Thirteen four-year degree in leadership in Barcelona is a remarkable record of successful written Guardiola. In other words, during the period was only four trophies that he failed to bring home to the Camp Nou.

Back to four years ago, many questioned when Guardiola was appointed as a replacement name Frank Rijkaard. After two consecutive years without a title, the Catalans would be submitted to the ‘nobodies’. Pep when it can refine the campaign after Barcelona’s junior team. But what happened then was that no one ever predicted. Guardiola led Barcelona’s best passing seasons in the history of the club. In his first year as coach, Guardiola clean sweep of all titles to be had.

Growing up with a typical Barcelona football philosophy since I was small, which emphasizes the dominance of the game to attack through ball control and quick passes, to Barca Guardiola brings new levels of football games. Praise comes with the title after title that never stopped in every season. Born in Barcelona on January 18, 1971, Guardiola is a product of La Masia youth academy. He entered La Masia in early adolescence, before they penetrate the first team in 1990 with Barcelona coach Johan Cruyff.

Guardiola had a role as Barca won the first Champions League in 1992, he also had a major contribution in the success of the club won six La Liga titles, two King’s Cup and European Super Cup. Guardiola as a player’s career continued in Brescia, AS Roma, Al Ahli and Dorados de Sinaloa in Mexico.

Return to Barcelona, ​​in 2007 Guardiola was appointed coach of junior team.Achieve good results with a young team, Joan Laporta and Guardiola promoted as senior coach. Guardiola is known as a great motivator in Bacelona, ​​where he successfully helped Lionel Messi the best player the world three times in a row. As a coach, very Guardiola called attention to small details often prepare their work and to discuss video game opponent with his squad. But Guardiola has already decided to resign from his position. After four glorious seasons with 13 titles available, Barcelona next season will dibesut new coach: Tito Vilanova.

Chelsea - Barcelona

Battered throughout the game, Chelsea draw against Barcelona with score 2-2 in the Champions League semi-final second leg. Winning 3-2 on aggregate, the Blues have the right to the final round. Appropriate initial predictions, the match at Camp Nou on Wednesday (4/25/2012) runs one-sided. Barca look very offensive, while Chelsea tactics “park the bus” in front of goal.

The game was easy to guess. Barca have always played in the opponent’s defense, while Chelsea only occasionally backfired. Barca winning 2-1 in the first round. Two goals in Barca created by Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta, while the return of Chelsea by Ramires. On the first round as well, Chelsea lost captain John Terry. Terry red-carded for roughing Alexis Sanchez.

Barcelona is the superior number of players absolute control of the second half. However, they can not create additional goals. Precisely at the last minute they conceded a goal from Fernando Torres. With this result, Chelsea winning 3-2 on aggregate after a 1-0 win at the first meeting. In the finals, they will meet Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.

Barcelona's Wins at BayArena

Barcelona a 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, in the BayArena, Tuesday (02/14/2012). While created Michal Kadlec scored Leverkusen (52), Alexis Sanchez scored Barcelona was created (41, 55) and Lionel Messi (88). Sanchez created the first goal at minute 41. Goals Lionel Messi started from the feed. Had time to catch the ball with Cesc Fabregas, Sanchez finally had the ball. He was rambling on the ball, before it fired accurately from the middle of the penalty box, which failed driven Bernd Leno.

At the 52nd minute, Leverkusen equalized with Michal Kadlec. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore Vedran Corluka‘s cross into the top left corner of goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Just three minutes later, Barcelona regained the lead, again thanks to goals from Sanchez. This time, he beat Leno in the use of bait Fabregas. The third goal was created by Barcelona‘s Lionel Messi in the 88th minute. Goals of the movement began Dani Alves on the left Leverkusen defense that led to a cross. Messi managed to deflect the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal Leno.

Barcelona dominated the game from the start, but trouble in the first half attack stream completely. After Kadlec scored, the game became more open and fast.Barcelona still dominate, but Leverkusen several times capable of launching malicious attacks.

Five minutes after the second goal Sanchez, for example, Gonzalo Castro succeeded in ending the movement with a shot from a narrow angle. However, the ball hit the post shot left goalkeeper Valdes. Barcelona returned it with a shot from Lionel Messi, who yielded a corner kick after the ball on the opponent and shot into the crossbar Leno in the 68th minute. Leverkusen have not created a threat to say, when Messi posse outwit their ranks in the penalty box and fired a shot from a narrow angle. However, the ball hit the post shot left goalkeeper Leno.

Leverkusen back almost equalized in the 78th minute. Utilizing feedback Castro, Stefan Kiessling opened fire, which could still be broken Valdes. Four minutes before Messi scored, Sanchez almost scored his third goal. However, his efforts can be tamed Leno.
According to UEFA, during the match, Barcelona had the ball as much as 72 percent and created seven accurate shots from 12 businesses. The host of accurate off four shots from seven experiments.

The lineup
Leverkusen: Bernd Leno; Manuel Friedrich, Daniel Schwaab, Michal Kadlec, Vedran Corluka (Danny da Costa 90); Stefan Reinartz, Lars Bender, Simon Rolfes (Stefan Kiessling 78); Andres Schurrle (Karim Bellarabi 90), Gonzalo Castro, Renato Augusto

Barcelona: Victor Valdes; Javier Mascherano, Carles Puyol, Eric Abidal, Dani Alves: Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta (Thiago 61), Cesc Fabregas; Adriano (Pedro 69), Lionel Messi, Alexis Sanchez (Isaac Cuenca 85)

Liverpool

Although the appearance of Liverpool is still not good today, but Jose Enrique is confident Liverpool will soon improve performance and win the Champions League next season ticket. Liverpool really had today is still in sixth position with 31 points. Difference in Chelsea‘s fourth three of the ranking, which is the final result to the Champions League.

Arguably Liverpool’s overall performance is not maximized in this season. So-so they are with Manchester United is still a team with the strongest defense that conceded just 14 goals from 18 matches left. But if you look to the front lines, the performance of Luis Suarez and his colleagues do not reflect the quality of front line held. They became a team with the lowest productivity among the inhabitants of the seven major with 21 goals.

Andy Carroll, has scored two goals, one goal, Craig Bellamy and Suarez were the most by five goals. Even topskorer them last season, Dirk Kuyt, has not scored at all. This is what makes Liverpool again questioned about his ambition to excel again.  As one of the players who perform consistently this season, Enrique, judging it to be reasonable because competition in the league is so tough. However, the Spanish international defender believes if his team would immediately get up and get into the big four, which indeed is the target at the beginning of the season.

Enrique thinks that they can perform better, and can grab a ticket to the Champions League. But this league is very difficult because Manchester City and Manchester United are better than Liverpool.
The future of this club will be one of the best again. Since there are players such as Maxi Rodriguez, Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez. Liverpool will end in 2011 with against Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday (12/31/2011). Can Enrique brings ‘The Red’ to beat former club record was not related to either team at home this season, collecting six with a draw from nine games.

Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson said Manchester United’s play in the Europa League as a failure. But for Wayne Rooney, trophy in the competition shall be for the ‘Red Devils’. Lost to FC Basel 1-2 in the final game the Champions League group phase, the MU must accept the harsh reality failed to qualify for the Champions League last 16 and they must play in the second grade competition, the Europa League.

It invites comments in which the manager, Fergie, who assess the Europa League is a price to be paid handsomely by the MU. Of course, the prestige competitions UEFA Cup is not a substitute for the Champions League.

So there is a presumption if Manchester United  will “take off” in order to fully concentrate Europa League by the league. But Rooney did not agree with it, to him also worth a Europa League won by his team.

Rooney does not think managers do not want to win the Europa League. He wanted to win it. We want to win every competition we played. MU will not get their opponent in the round of 32 after the draw tonight at UEFA headquarters in Nyon. With Manchester City and Valencia, Manchester United, including top seed.

Won the championship at least will be “antidote” disappointment after Chelsea were knocked out.

Barcelona

Barcelona emerged as the champions of Champions League. Like what Barcelona‘s promises last week. They appear dominant. Manchester United had they conquered with a score of 3-1. Barca created many chances in this match. While United, although managed to create one scored the goal Barca, looking difficulty out of Barcelona‘s pressure.

In the match at Wembley, the first goal was created Barca from Pedro Rodriguez at minute 27 with bait breakthrough preceded by Xavi Hernandez. However, Barca‘s advantage only until minute 33. Rooney assault on the right side followed by the operand to Ryan Giggs. The ball then returned by Giggs to Rooney. Through the right leg kick to the far post, Rooney’s goal was successfully break into Victor Valdes.

From the statistics Barca appear more dominant. They won control of the ball with a ratio of 70:30. Barca are also releasing 10 shots with three of them on target. While United’s only fired two shots with only one is right on target – and that is the goal Barca are still continuing their dominance early in the second half. And the result, they were back ahead on 54 minutes through a Lionel Messi.

Gol Messi was created after he dribbled a moment in front of United’s penalty box. He did not immediately release terkawal and eventually curving left foot shot. It is superior, the pressure Barca never slacken. They deserve to get a third goal when the match had entered 68 minutes. Operand-operand Los Cules in front of United’s penalty box ends at the foot of David Villa. El Guaje then kick off the curve to the left Van der Sar, and Dutch goalkeeper was unable to reach them.

Sir Alex Ferguson

The Champion title special for Fergie. In total there are 12 Premier League Champion officially tasted by Sir Alex Ferguson with Manchester United. But the latter title still feels special because it has a special meaning. Manchester United closed the journey in the Premier League this season with a 4-2 victory when entertaining Blackpool on Sunday (22/05/2011). The victory not only make the MU end the season with a record at home dressed up – 18 victories and one draw – but also makes celebrate title, which has been confirmed previously, so more complete.

MU is still important party must get one another when faced with Barcelona in the Champions League final next week. But that does not reduce the joy of Fergie as manager. Moreover, that title makes MU carve a new record. For Fergie, league title was the 12th. As for Manchester United became the number 19, the highest achievement in the UK after previously balanced with Liverpool at number 18.

Mental-class player and coach Sir Alex Ferguson has become a major factor of Manchester United could be English Premier League champions this season. More than that the persistence of Wayne Rooney became the key to the success of the Manchester United.