FC Barcelona’s La Liga campaign is set to resume when Quique Setién’s side travel to take on RCD Mallorca at the Visit Mallorca Estadi on Saturday with kick-off scheduled at 21:00 (CEST).
Game Previews
Sunday night Granada were the Camp Nou’s guests, and Barcelona came away with the win, but more mattered than simply the scoreline.
Despite an opener by Lionel Messi as the first half came to a close, the goal was cancelled out as Levante went on a three-goal spree.
Barcelona, after missing out on the Champions League semi-finals for three consecutive years, were desperate not to make it a fourth. They showed what the Barça style was all about, in a night that truly was one to savor and remember.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid, who despite their constant domination in the first half, and parts of the second half, simply couldn’t hit the back of the net. Barcelona’s efficiency in front of goal landed them the ticket to the Copa del Rey final at the Villamarín on May 25.
Barcelona face Olympique Lyon in a two-legged tie, with the return fixture being at the Camp Nou, but the first one being part of a tight schedule, when Barcelona visit the Groupama Stadium on February 19.
Barcelona faced Valladolid in a game that came after a week’s rest, and right before three games in 8 days, and had it all set on the table to go out and win, which they did – but only just.
A Clásico galore is right around the corner, as two Clásico’s are to be played at the Santiago Bernabéu, while one – which ended in a 1-1 draw was played at the Camp Nou last night.
