Gerard Pique Archive

  •           There are what seems like hundreds of ex-Barcelona youngsters making their way in football away from Catalonia. For Victor Vazquez, his journey has taken him to the Belgian Jupiter League, where he is currently into his second season with Club Brugge.   The twenty six...

    Spaniards Abroad – Victor Vazquez; Making His Way In Belgium

              There are what seems like hundreds of ex-Barcelona youngsters making their way in football away from Catalonia. For Victor Vazquez, his journey has taken him to the Belgian Jupiter League, where he is currently into his second season with Club Brugge.   The twenty six...

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  •         After last week’s debacle in Bavaria, FC Barcelona will be looking to restore some pride in their semi final second leg against Bayern Munchen at Camp Nou. Make no mistake about it, this tie is over. Even the most “glass half full” supporter has to admit...

    UCL Preview: Barca v Bayern, The Unwinnable Tie

            After last week’s debacle in Bavaria, FC Barcelona will be looking to restore some pride in their semi final second leg against Bayern Munchen at Camp Nou. Make no mistake about it, this tie is over. Even the most “glass half full” supporter has to admit...

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  •         The business end of the Champions League gets underway this week, as the top clubs in Spain and Germany face off against each other. For Barcelona, a daunting trip to Bavaria beckons, as they head for the Allianz Arena where Bayern Munchen lie in wait.  ...

    UCL Preview: Bayern v Barca, Epic Battle In Bavaria

            The business end of the Champions League gets underway this week, as the top clubs in Spain and Germany face off against each other. For Barcelona, a daunting trip to Bavaria beckons, as they head for the Allianz Arena where Bayern Munchen lie in wait.  ...

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  •           This Tuesday sees the biggest night in Jordi Roura’s career. The assistant manager, in charge whilst Tito Vilanova battle throat cancer in America, will oversee a huge match at Camp Nou, where the home side will be trying to overturn a 0-2 deficit from three...

    UCL Preview: Mission Impossible For Barca?

              This Tuesday sees the biggest night in Jordi Roura’s career. The assistant manager, in charge whilst Tito Vilanova battle throat cancer in America, will oversee a huge match at Camp Nou, where the home side will be trying to overturn a 0-2 deficit from three...

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  •         Real Betis v Levante   Fifth versus sixth, with the home side level with fourth placed Malaga and Levante just one point behind. It’s shaping up into a terrific battle for the Champions league places, so this match is an exciting prospect.   Betis look superb...

    La Liga Preview Round 19 ~ The Battle for Fourth Place Heats Up

            Real Betis v Levante   Fifth versus sixth, with the home side level with fourth placed Malaga and Levante just one point behind. It’s shaping up into a terrific battle for the Champions league places, so this match is an exciting prospect.   Betis look superb...

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  •   Today’s Marca, as it scratched around for stories to fill its pages during the winter break which weren’t about Iker Casillas, featured an interesting article about the new cantera for Spanish talent: the English Premier League.   It listed fifteen young talents who left Spain to develop their careers,...

    Spain’s Future In England’s Hands

      Today’s Marca, as it scratched around for stories to fill its pages during the winter break which weren’t about Iker Casillas, featured an interesting article about the new cantera for Spanish talent: the English Premier League.   It listed fifteen young talents who left Spain to develop their careers,...

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  •       As the Mayan Apocalypse appears to have been averted,we can relax and focus on what might happen in the next rounds of European competition. Yesterday’s draws threw up some interesting challenges for La Liga’s teams.   Champions League     Real Madrid v Manchester United   Clearly...

    La Liga’s European Prospects

          As the Mayan Apocalypse appears to have been averted,we can relax and focus on what might happen in the next rounds of European competition. Yesterday’s draws threw up some interesting challenges for La Liga’s teams.   Champions League     Real Madrid v Manchester United   Clearly...

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  •           Real Betis v Barcelona Betis are plenty of fun this season! You’re never quite sure what you’re going to get with them, but it’s almost certain to be exciting! Having beaten Real Madrid at the Benito Villamarin a fortnight ago, they’re perfectly capable of giving...

    La Liga Preview Wk 15 ~ Home Wins All Round!

              Real Betis v Barcelona Betis are plenty of fun this season! You’re never quite sure what you’re going to get with them, but it’s almost certain to be exciting! Having beaten Real Madrid at the Benito Villamarin a fortnight ago, they’re perfectly capable of giving...

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  •       I don’t usually put an introductory paragraph into these previews, but Round 13 warrants something special. It’s guaranteed to be unlucky for some big teams.   They’d call it Super Sunday in Britain. For some reason, the people behind the fixture list seem to have chosen this...

    La Liga Preview Wk 13 ~ Top of the Table Showdowns Galore!

          I don’t usually put an introductory paragraph into these previews, but Round 13 warrants something special. It’s guaranteed to be unlucky for some big teams.   They’d call it Super Sunday in Britain. For some reason, the people behind the fixture list seem to have chosen this...

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  •       This Tuesday sees the current leaders of Scotland travel to the leaders of Spain in the third match of this season’s group stage, with both sides coming off the back of wins at the weekend. But while Celtic registered a routine 5-0 success at St Mirren, Vilanova’s...

    Barca v Bhoys – UCL Preview, men vs boys…

          This Tuesday sees the current leaders of Scotland travel to the leaders of Spain in the third match of this season’s group stage, with both sides coming off the back of wins at the weekend. But while Celtic registered a routine 5-0 success at St Mirren, Vilanova’s...

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