After the Spanish Super Copa Result...

So there you go, Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Copa 2012 over Barcelona.  Congratulations to Real Madrid.  However, as a Barca fan, I do not feel disappointed at all (party because I really expected this result).  The 2-legged games was amazing, full of action and goals.  Many people are saying that "this is the end of Barca's age," I disagree.  The score of 4-4 isn't an ugly score at all, in fact, both team really have a hard time beating up each other.  Madrid didn't OWN Barca, and vise-versa.  Madrid won through away goals, which personally, doesn't prove me that they are better than us, neither we are better than them.  8 goals equally shared, epic.

Liga campaign just started.  Barcelona has 6 points out of possible hmmmm... 6.  While Madrid only has 1, which is kind of awkward.  But its just the starting of the season, so we shouldn't judge any team.  However I find that Madrid are struggling with their past two games, which Mourinho claims that it is all the problem with defence.  Barcelona opened their campaign with a 4-1 win against Sociedad at home, with a goal from David Villa (yay!).  Barcelona struggled their second game against Osasuna, but still flicked the result and beat the home team with the score of 2-1.  Osasuna is pretty tough, we lost 2-3 last year.

I have a feeling that this year (2012-13) will be a very fun and exciting season of Spanish Liga BBVA. Unlike last year where Madrid thrash Barcelona 9 points by the end of the season.  I expect to see some twists and unbelievable results coming.

Visca el Barça!

Sorry for a quick post today.  See you again later.

Tito's First Exam

So tonight is the El Clasico!

A lot of changes occurred for both Barcelona and Real Madrid, mostly Barca though. After Barcelona's failure last season, the Catalan bought in 2 players whom I consider as superstars. Jordi Alba and Alex Song. Alba will fulfill the left-back of Barcelona's 11 due to Abidal's condition (get well soon, Abi!). Although I have to say that having Abidal as a left-back was one of the factor for Barcelona victory over Real Madrid, I still believe Alba can fulfill both attacking and defending Barcelona play like Abi.

I doubt that Song will start tonight though, he might come as a sub later. This is the first exam for Tito, quite a tough one huh? If Tito's men loses tonight, it still won't prove that Barcelona will fail this season. Madrid lost the 2-legged Super Copa last year, they still won the Liga. But in the same time, this will give you a guide toward Tito's squad management and tactics. So it is still very important.

Honestly I wouldn't really call it an "exam", instead, I would consider it as a "pre-exam". As a manager, this is his first Clasico, so we need to give him a chance. If we lose tonight, then Tito must find new tactics to fight with the White King in the next Clasicos. And that would be his "Real" exam. You can always fail your first test, but you need to learn from your mistakes, and improve your score in the next tests.

Good Luck Barça!

Barca Season Preview 2012

Alright, after almost 3 months of league football break, the La Liga and Premier League is going to start this weekend. As a Barca fan, let me express my opinion on various topics about FC Barcelona, that will play their first match against Real Sociedad this Sunday night.


Tito Vilanova

When Pep Guardiola announced a step-down as a coach of Barcelona, there were fan poll asking who should be the next FCB coach. I voted Vilanova without looking at any other choices. Yes, Tito is the one (and probably the only one) I trust to be the next Barca coach. Barcelona played a very unique style of football, which is very rare in other leagues. In order to continue the beautiful style, we need someone who fully understands the style of Tikki-Taka. Vilanova has been Pep's assistant since his first year at Barcelona. Throughout the 4 years of success, he must've learned and understand the style of the team, fully. Tito is the coach that was nominated by Guardiola, which means Pep must put a lot of trust in him. I don't want any other coaches to change and ruin our football. I believe Tito can lead Barca to a successful year once again, but who knows, only time will tell. As of now, "In Tito, We Trust."


Alex Song

Last season, I watched about 80% of Arsenal matches, and I can say that Alexander Song is a very young and talented player. His style will fit with Barca's easily. No wonder why there are so many rumors about his transfer for the past week. Although Song is a very good player, I think buying him might not be a good idea after all. Firstly, just look at our midfield, they are considerably perfect. Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas, Busquets, and Thiago are perfect. Even B player like Sergei Roberto can also play with the team easily. So frankly, there will be no space for Alex Song. He'll have to spend most of his time on the bench, which wouldn't be a nice thing. Unless if he's okay with that, then welcome. I love to see more about Alex Song, he should prove himself this season that he can play in Barca without problems. And next year, when Xavi is getting very old, we might turn our faces to him once again. Anyhow, I'm not the manager of the club, so I'm not the one who makes the decision. Although I think he'll spend most time on the bench, I'd still be happy if I wake up tomorrow and see a headline confirm that Song is coming to Barca.


The Barca Strike Force

Guess what! Villa is back. This is a really happy news for all Barca fan. I have to admit that part of last season's lack of league title came from Villa's injury. Let me just wrap this, if Villa can return his form like when he newly arrived Barcelona, joining with Messi and Alexis, it will be a nightmare to all the defenders. I also hope that Pedro and Afellay will also be a good substitute for Barca's goal tally. Although I have to admit that I was pretty upset with Pedro's performance during preseason games. And Messi? No answers needed, he will surely score the sh*t out of his record once again. I hope that we can make a new generation of 3 strikers like "Messi-Eto'o-Henry" or "Messi-Villa-Pedro" once again.

Anyway, Barca will start their league this Sunday night. Follow by Joan Gamper Trophy against Sampdoria on Tuesday. Then the first of the Spanish Super Copa on Thursday against Real Madrid. By that time, we should be able to see the starting of Vilanova's performance and the ability of the Strike Force.

Visca el Barça!

Photo Credit: FC Barcelona Media, talkSPORT, and BBC

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