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Poll: Which side will win this 1st leg encounter?Stuttgart: 50% (3 votes)Barcelona: 33% (2 votes) Neither; goal less draw: 0% (0 votes) Neither; score draw: 16% (1 vote) This poll has ended |
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Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by Cristalz(f): 8:12am On Feb 23, 2010 |
They may be "the best club side in the world" but VfB Stuttgart coach Christian Gross believes a "very brave" and "very clever" performance from his team could upset FC Barcelona on Tuesday. VfB Stuttgart coach Christian Gross regards first knockout round opponents FC Barcelona as "the best club side in the world", but he has warned the European champions his team will have "absolutely nothing to lose" in Tuesday's opening leg. That message seems to have got through too, with Barça's Josep Guardiola approaching the encounter praising the home side's "German qualities". Christian Gross, Stuttgart coach We're looking forward to these two games. We know that we're up against the best club side in the world and the utmost will be asked of us. It's well known that teams rise to the occasion and that's exactly what we have to do to get a good result ahead of the return match. We have to be highly focused, especially when we have possession, as there's no other side as strong as they are when it comes to switching between attack and defence. We have absolutely nothing to lose. We'll have to be very brave but very clever as well. That is the big difficulty here: the key will be a passionate but also a calm performance; everyone will be asked to put in a performance like he's never put in before. Aleksandr [Hleb] is of course highly motivated and looking forward to this encounter. Naturally, I have spoken with him about Barcelona's strengths and weaknesses. Pep Guardiola, Barcelona coach Just scraping through against [Olympique Lyonnais] in the round of 16 last season should be warning enough for us. Many big clubs have made life difficult for themselves by not coping with their status as favourites in the round of 16. After all, we're playing a German team with German qualities, and one enjoying an excellent run in the league. Christian Gross has achieved a lot here and he has quality in his squad. I saw some remarkable things in the video analysis. This is why we'll have to find our rhythm quickly if we want to get a good result for the return leg. We're happy to return to the European stage after such a long break. Given the way I know my players, I don't need to worry about them taking Stuttgart too lightly. It's a round of 16 match: Arsenal are almost out, Real are having problems with Lyon and Manchester [United] and Bayern are not in for an easy ride either. Team news Stuttgart Out: Martin Lanig (cruciate knee ligament), Arthur Boka (dislocated shoulder) Doubtful: none Suspended: none Misses next match if booked: none • Boka dislocated his shoulder in training and is not expected to return for a month. • Sami Khedira had been suffering with a thigh injury, but Gross confirmed that he is "100% fit and will play". Barcelona Out: Seydou Keita (right hamstring tear), Eric Abidal (groin strain) Doubtful: Zlatan Ibrahimović (ankle), Xavi Hernández (right thigh), Daniel Alves (right calf) Suspended: none Misses next match if booked: Carles Puyol • Yaya Touré played on Saturday following a fortnight out with a left thigh tear. • Guardiola will wait until the day of the match before making a final decision on Ibrahimović, Xavi and Alves. UEFA |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by ogazi007(m): 9:52am On Feb 23, 2010 |
We will miss xavi but hopefully Alves should be on the starting line up tonite.Ibra could remain on the bench for all i care,we can win matches with or without him.i pray Henry wont start running about like a he goat in his heat period,he has never been himself since he uses his hand to send france to the world cup.with messi and inesta all things are possible and we are winning 3-1/3-0. forza barca!we are the best. |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by scantee(m): 10:52am On Feb 23, 2010 |
4 sure the game is ours FCB with my Families 4 Ever |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by elowa: 12:33pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
cristal, gues the poll can be taken off efryone knows this belongs to BARCA lets go get it boiz |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by dayokanu(m): 9:16pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Stuttgart scores!!!!!!!!! Cacau |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by Borat1: 9:19pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Cacau is absolutely r.a.p.i.n.g barca |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by biina: 9:22pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Hleb wan kill farca!!! |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by dayokanu(m): 9:26pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Is this Barca I am seeing? The almighty Barca vs Stuttgart 9th in Bundesliga |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by edoyad(m): 9:35pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Yes 9th in Bundesliga can handle Barca but the useless biggest team in Germany gets spanked 4-0 |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by dayokanu(m): 9:37pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
And the GAYYners have remained trophyless for half a decade. |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by chic2pimp(m): 9:40pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Abeg shey Ibra dey dis match? Cuz I nefa see am ooo or as he done his usual champions league disappearing act? |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by dayokanu(m): 9:45pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Watch for the offside calls you would surely see Ibraca dabra |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by biina: 9:46pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
The dual pivot of Yaya and Busquet is not working for Barca, as Stuttgart are bypassing the middle and going down the flanks. Also Barca's having only Xavi as the only attacking midfielder is making it more difficult for them to sustain their usual pressure, while the high defensive line has resulted in them being caught on the break on more than one occasion. Marquez got away with a missed penalty call. Barca should be grateful it is still only 1-0 as they could have been 3-0 down. |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by dayokanu(m): 9:53pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
48' Ibrahimovic is dispossessed on the edge of the box, he looks really off the pace this evening. http://eurosport.yahoo.com/football/champions-league/2009-2010/vfb-stuttgart-fc-barcelona-342073.html Dont you get it? Its the CL knockout stage and not made for Zlatan |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by mufasa(m): 9:55pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
dayokanu: Ibra scores oooooooooooooo |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by dayokanu(m): 9:57pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
How e take happen? Yeepa Ibra scores his first CL knockout goal |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by chic2pimp(m): 9:58pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL IBRAAAA HIS FIRST EVER GOAL IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE KNOCK OUT STAGE |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by mufasa(m): 9:59pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
All my streams just went dead, |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by mufasa(m): 10:00pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Iraqgoals to the rescue |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by kokonets(m): 10:01pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Ibra breaks his jinx nothin dey happen forza barca |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by biina: 10:15pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
See as lehman wan kill Puyol!!! |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by Krayola(m): 10:28pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Up Barca shickenchimp . . be like say man utd don comot una for setting what next? copa italia? |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by biina: 10:37pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Another poorly officiated game |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by eyoniggar(m): 11:04pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
biina, dead guy, poor officiation is the best you can come up with. Abegeeeeee When your mediocre team lost to Lyon no1 showed up on ur thread. |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by chic2pimp(m): 11:08pm On Feb 23, 2010 |
Krayola:No shakings. Besides, the tie is not yet over. Also the league is by no means over. Still in the race for the Scudetto |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by biina: 1:30am On Feb 24, 2010 |
eyoniggar:There is a difference between poor and biased officiating Typical Farca fan, paranoid totally |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by scantee(m): 9:52am On Feb 24, 2010 |
notin dey hapen Barca 4 live |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by RuuDie(m): 11:48am On Feb 25, 2010 |
barca got a draw by the skin of their teeth. . . . but i bet u its not over - there's an upset in this 1; Gross is a mastermind & he'll conjure up something in the nou camp, just watch! |
Re: Champions League: Stuttgart Vs Barcelona [1 - 1] On Tue, 23rd Feb by Nobody: 10:56am On Feb 26, 2010 |
@Ruudie, Don't bet on any shocks. If Barca didn't capitulate in Germany,I don't see how Schalke will get anything at the Camp Nou at this stage. |
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