Spanish Clubs

Lionel Messi Makes His Pilgrimage To The San Paolo Stadium

If you’ve been living under a rock the past two months and have no idea what’s going on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. EST, well, get excited. Napoli will be hosting Barcelona at the famous (or infamously crumbling) San Paolo stadium. And if you don’t understand the significance of this, then you know what? Too bad, we can’t be friends. 

Because I am JACKED UP. I’ve been looking at pics and watching videos non stop the past couple of days. Of Messi/Maradona, of Maradona, of Napoli in Champions League. Here are just a few to give you an idea:

So Let's Go: LaLiga Confirms Date And Time For Most Meaningful El Clasico In Years

LaLiga has confirmed the date and time for the 2020 El Clasico, and we can now begin to look forward to one of the most meaningful clashes between Real Madrid and Barcelona in years. On Sunday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m. ET, the two eternal rivals will take to the pitch at El Bernabéu in Madrid with the league title on the line. 

Messi Warms Up For UCL, El Clásico With Magnificent 4-Goal Performance

Lionel Messi and Barcelona have a massive week ahead on the road. A trip to the Stadio San Paolo to face Napoli on Tuesday in the Champions League is followed by an even bigger showdown with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Sunday. 

Barcelona To Trigger Martin Braithwaite's Release Clause In Emergency Deal

In what will prove a controversial move, Barcelona looks likely to sign Leganes forward Martin Braithwaite. After season-ending injuries to both Ousmane Dembélé and Luis Suarez, the Catalan side finds itself sorely lacking in forward depth. 

Atlético Makes Liverpool Suffer As The Reds Land 0 Shots On Target In Madrid

Diego Simeone once summed up his coaching philosophy in one brief sentence: “Effort is non-negotiable.” 

On Tuesday, the Atlético team on the pitch at the Wanda Metropolitano fully embodied its manager in a heroic 1-0 Champions League Round of 16 first-leg victory over defending champion Liverpool.  

Ter Stegen Plays Patty Cake With Ball On Goal Line To Save Barcelona’s Ass

With Barcelona reeling at the Camp Nou, the visitors having pulled within a goal, Marc André ter Stegen once again stepped up to save the day. The German goalkeeper made a dizzying save in the 72nd minute to help second-place Barça hold off third-place Getafe for a 2-1 win on Saturday. The Blaugrana pulled back even on points with Real Madrid, at least until Los Blancos play Sunday.

Remember When Roberto Carlos Was An Absolute Menace In Old Pepsi Commercials?

Roberto Carlos built his reputation off winning everything and stonking thunderbastards wherever he went. He was like that new species of dinosaur they just discovered, the “Reaper of Death,” because going toe-to-toe with him marked the endpoint of your existence. 

Trailer For New Andrés Iniesta Documentary Reveals Stunning Cast Of Contributors

No player better represents the artistry and meritocracy of football than Andrés Iniesta. His nickname El Ilusionista (The Illusionist) encapsulates it all. He had an unmatched ability to confound the opposition from the midfield position, be it his miraculous power to effortlessly escape a pack of chasing defenders or his fantastic capacity to contort the ball to his every desire.

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