Atletico Madrid- Barcelona, the Champions League Live
Questions and injuries on both teams before the second leg quarterfinal
Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona will meet tonight at the Vicente Calderon for a spot in the semifinals of the Champions League (20.45 by Canal Plus Champions League) . Atletico Madrid - Barcelona, first and second place in the domestic competition , respectively , will fight one of the most attractive matchups this season finale. Each represents a different style of football, almost diametrically opposite .
Atletico Madrid is a miracle based on collective , commitment and solidarity . A team capitalized. While it has proven quality players such as Diego Costa and the phenomenal goalkeeper Courtuois , the budget of each usually limited aspirations on the pitch . And at Atletico Madrid, an entity in a deep economic restructuring , over the past few years have seen have not been able to retain its stars juiciest fruit of cheap deals abroad. However, the spectacular emergence of Diego Costa in this course ( the past and left details ) has caused barely take less Aguero , Forlan or Falcao on the banks of the Manzanares . But as we said , Atletico Madrid is not based on individuality .
Atletico Madrid
The arrival of the bench Cholo Simeone Calderon has completely transformed the pullover entity. Plants so far behaved like shotguns fair ( Godin or Miranda) have gained the confidence to perform at a great level to become one of the most established couples central Europe. Luis Filipe already showed when he defended and attacked by the left channel of Riazor , but backed by Simeone , Atletico Brazil has increased its offensive performance and especially improved on the defensive . Something similar happened with Juanfran , who came with his sticky Osasuna game and evolved to gain a foothold in the Spanish team. The bags are already prepared to leave for Brazil in a couple of months. Chapter deserves Cuortois . The Belgian goalkeeper , with its size and high security thinness mixture and catlike reflexes in goal , has become one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Another was called to swell the infinite crate mattress tailor was Gabi , which had tried to take a recess nearly a decade ago in midfield . By then went out the back door. Few imagined that the squad would be in charge of lifting the Copa del Rey at the Bernabeu after beating Real Madrid in their own backyard . Aim to accompany him on the kitchen Tiago , other models which has taken a big step forward since the arrival of Argentine coach . Koke , one of the great revelations of the season, and another that is in the World almost certainly , and Diego , who scored in the Camp Nou , seems to occupy the wings. The midfielder will move almost certainly Raul Garcia, who after a couple of seasons cessions Osasuna has carved out important with the red and white elastic. The tip of Atletico Madrid , which in theory is up to Diego Costa , can occupy that exdeportivista Adrián ( to find the back of the Barca defense ) or exbarcelonista Villa . Diego Costa , who has been working out all week at a lower rate than their peers, resembles that await his chance from the bench . At a press conference , Atletico coach Diego Simeone said that if Costa was not able to participate , Adrian would be responsible to occupy the front . El Cholo said publicly that he hoped the prestacones the Spaniard who, however , is one of the few players of the template that just will not take that step forward . Maybe tonight you have your chance .
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona, except in midfield , doubts are present in all lines. With injured Valdés , Pinto , who ended up at the Nou Camp when he was a Celtic bench Second , is called to fill the Catalan goal by the end of the season. Surely after goal conceded in the first leg , which perhaps was not well positioned at the start of the move and the figure will focus much of the many sources to be deployed tonight on the table of the Calderón . The defense certainly is another of the hardest hit areas. All summer I dizzy with the hiring of a new plant to the end did not sign anyone . With theoretical holders ( Puyol and Pique ) injured , Bartra, squad barely has experience in games at this level , and Mascherano , an experienced central midfielder converted perhaps no longer includes the top speed required for the Barca defense matches this level will be responsible for dealing with the front of Atletico Madrid. On the sides, Dani Alves and Jordi Alba warranties , but the short stature of both reinforces doubts when defending set pieces (one of the strengths of the opponent ) . Busquets will be responsible for balance and to make sense of the whole team. Along with Iniesta, he is one of the few guarantees offered equipment Martino . Iniesta , as Xavi, is a fixture in the starting team will present in mourning Argentine Calderon tonight. Neymar and Messi, two of the biggest stars of world football , maybe not walk in his prime, but retain the ability to decide a tie at any time. The gift to go unnoticed for 89 minutes hitting a mortal blow to decide everything. The question seems to be between Cesc, Pedro or Alexis. If entered Cesc in the team would seem to be false 9 and Messi , but would have all the freedom they usually enjoy, would depart from right wing positions (where began to emerge in professional football ) . In the case of the canary or Chile were elected , ten back to central positions . Barca comes with doubts and plays visitor , however , remains the favorite in the betting houses . Do not forget that retains much of the players who have gilded the last decade of the entity Barca , but resembles many already come with the odometer and other red-hot start to the World look.
Other football
The state of the pitch has become another point that has attracted more attention in the pre-game hours. Probably all empezase with Xavi reviews the state of the field of José Zorrilla after the defeat of FC Barcelona against Valladolid . The Catalan brain charged the state of the grass, high and dry, which hampered the movement of the ball with freshness and , therefore , penalized the football club and , according to Xavi, to the show. This Friday the FC Barcelona has already shown to UEFA concerned about the state of the pitch . European regulation is more demanding than the Spanish in this area and are not allowed potato fields or narrowing of the pitch depending on the opponent , but both teams know that every detail , however small it may seem, can decide the tie. Barça asked watering at halftime but Atletico Madrid replied that as it is not mandatory , it will not.
Another important aspect of the game may reside in the environment look tonight Vicente Calderon. The promises suffering Atletico fans left in the stadium throats . They know their players well know Simeone has done time and again , they need it.
Finally , and out of controversy, the figure of the referee may be important . Beyond that it can be a momentous decision point , the two teams remain very attentive to see how high the English Howard Webb puts the bar separating loads of faults and failures of the cards. The referee who refereed the World Cup final in South Africa expected to pass unnoticed in the meeting tonight between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Madrid and Chelsea in semis
After classification in extremis last night Real Madrid , which looked like it was all done before traveling to Dortmund but he had to suffer until the last minute , and Chelsea Mourinho, who rallied the 3-1 conceded in Paris last week, the winner of the match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona will accompany these two teams in the semifinals with the winner of Bayern - Manchester United. The cream of European football. For the first time in several editions , has not snuck any outsider in the final rounds.
Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona will meet tonight at the Vicente Calderon for a spot in the semifinals of the Champions League (20.45 by Canal Plus Champions League) . Atletico Madrid - Barcelona, first and second place in the domestic competition , respectively , will fight one of the most attractive matchups this season finale. Each represents a different style of football, almost diametrically opposite .
Atletico Madrid is a miracle based on collective , commitment and solidarity . A team capitalized. While it has proven quality players such as Diego Costa and the phenomenal goalkeeper Courtuois , the budget of each usually limited aspirations on the pitch . And at Atletico Madrid, an entity in a deep economic restructuring , over the past few years have seen have not been able to retain its stars juiciest fruit of cheap deals abroad. However, the spectacular emergence of Diego Costa in this course ( the past and left details ) has caused barely take less Aguero , Forlan or Falcao on the banks of the Manzanares . But as we said , Atletico Madrid is not based on individuality .
Atletico Madrid
The arrival of the bench Cholo Simeone Calderon has completely transformed the pullover entity. Plants so far behaved like shotguns fair ( Godin or Miranda) have gained the confidence to perform at a great level to become one of the most established couples central Europe. Luis Filipe already showed when he defended and attacked by the left channel of Riazor , but backed by Simeone , Atletico Brazil has increased its offensive performance and especially improved on the defensive . Something similar happened with Juanfran , who came with his sticky Osasuna game and evolved to gain a foothold in the Spanish team. The bags are already prepared to leave for Brazil in a couple of months. Chapter deserves Cuortois . The Belgian goalkeeper , with its size and high security thinness mixture and catlike reflexes in goal , has become one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Another was called to swell the infinite crate mattress tailor was Gabi , which had tried to take a recess nearly a decade ago in midfield . By then went out the back door. Few imagined that the squad would be in charge of lifting the Copa del Rey at the Bernabeu after beating Real Madrid in their own backyard . Aim to accompany him on the kitchen Tiago , other models which has taken a big step forward since the arrival of Argentine coach . Koke , one of the great revelations of the season, and another that is in the World almost certainly , and Diego , who scored in the Camp Nou , seems to occupy the wings. The midfielder will move almost certainly Raul Garcia, who after a couple of seasons cessions Osasuna has carved out important with the red and white elastic. The tip of Atletico Madrid , which in theory is up to Diego Costa , can occupy that exdeportivista Adrián ( to find the back of the Barca defense ) or exbarcelonista Villa . Diego Costa , who has been working out all week at a lower rate than their peers, resembles that await his chance from the bench . At a press conference , Atletico coach Diego Simeone said that if Costa was not able to participate , Adrian would be responsible to occupy the front . El Cholo said publicly that he hoped the prestacones the Spaniard who, however , is one of the few players of the template that just will not take that step forward . Maybe tonight you have your chance .
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona, except in midfield , doubts are present in all lines. With injured Valdés , Pinto , who ended up at the Nou Camp when he was a Celtic bench Second , is called to fill the Catalan goal by the end of the season. Surely after goal conceded in the first leg , which perhaps was not well positioned at the start of the move and the figure will focus much of the many sources to be deployed tonight on the table of the Calderón . The defense certainly is another of the hardest hit areas. All summer I dizzy with the hiring of a new plant to the end did not sign anyone . With theoretical holders ( Puyol and Pique ) injured , Bartra, squad barely has experience in games at this level , and Mascherano , an experienced central midfielder converted perhaps no longer includes the top speed required for the Barca defense matches this level will be responsible for dealing with the front of Atletico Madrid. On the sides, Dani Alves and Jordi Alba warranties , but the short stature of both reinforces doubts when defending set pieces (one of the strengths of the opponent ) . Busquets will be responsible for balance and to make sense of the whole team. Along with Iniesta, he is one of the few guarantees offered equipment Martino . Iniesta , as Xavi, is a fixture in the starting team will present in mourning Argentine Calderon tonight. Neymar and Messi, two of the biggest stars of world football , maybe not walk in his prime, but retain the ability to decide a tie at any time. The gift to go unnoticed for 89 minutes hitting a mortal blow to decide everything. The question seems to be between Cesc, Pedro or Alexis. If entered Cesc in the team would seem to be false 9 and Messi , but would have all the freedom they usually enjoy, would depart from right wing positions (where began to emerge in professional football ) . In the case of the canary or Chile were elected , ten back to central positions . Barca comes with doubts and plays visitor , however , remains the favorite in the betting houses . Do not forget that retains much of the players who have gilded the last decade of the entity Barca , but resembles many already come with the odometer and other red-hot start to the World look.
Other football
The state of the pitch has become another point that has attracted more attention in the pre-game hours. Probably all empezase with Xavi reviews the state of the field of José Zorrilla after the defeat of FC Barcelona against Valladolid . The Catalan brain charged the state of the grass, high and dry, which hampered the movement of the ball with freshness and , therefore , penalized the football club and , according to Xavi, to the show. This Friday the FC Barcelona has already shown to UEFA concerned about the state of the pitch . European regulation is more demanding than the Spanish in this area and are not allowed potato fields or narrowing of the pitch depending on the opponent , but both teams know that every detail , however small it may seem, can decide the tie. Barça asked watering at halftime but Atletico Madrid replied that as it is not mandatory , it will not.
Another important aspect of the game may reside in the environment look tonight Vicente Calderon. The promises suffering Atletico fans left in the stadium throats . They know their players well know Simeone has done time and again , they need it.
Finally , and out of controversy, the figure of the referee may be important . Beyond that it can be a momentous decision point , the two teams remain very attentive to see how high the English Howard Webb puts the bar separating loads of faults and failures of the cards. The referee who refereed the World Cup final in South Africa expected to pass unnoticed in the meeting tonight between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Madrid and Chelsea in semis
After classification in extremis last night Real Madrid , which looked like it was all done before traveling to Dortmund but he had to suffer until the last minute , and Chelsea Mourinho, who rallied the 3-1 conceded in Paris last week, the winner of the match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona will accompany these two teams in the semifinals with the winner of Bayern - Manchester United. The cream of European football. For the first time in several editions , has not snuck any outsider in the final rounds.
