In the last game of preparation for Euro 2012 Poland-Ukraine, the Spanish National Team beat Venezuela, 5-0, in La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga. In a display of total football of the guys from "La Roja", left evidence that they are strong candidates to fight for the championship. Cesc had a good performance, according to all the game displayed by the combo. He was replaced on minute 75 by Muniain. The scorers of the night were: Iniesta 37', Silva 40' and Soldado 49', 54' and 85'.
The matches between Atletico Madrid and FCB, never fail in a match full of expectations of a vibrant and full of emotion game. This time it wasn’t disappointed. Guardiola boys who remain in the fight for the league until the last breath, took a victory in extremis. Cesc, who performed a creative task and solidarity in defense, left glimpses of his driving power in addition to attending the first goal by Dani Alves (35'). In the last moments, Messi scored the 1-2 with a goal-kick masterfully executed. On Wednesday Cesc will play a friendly match with the Spanish National Team in Malaga against Venezuela.
Today have been held the BRIT Awards 2012 (British Record Industry Trust) at the O2 Arena in London, one of the world's most prestigious music celebration organized by the British pop music industry. Cesc has been invited to take part in the delivery of the statue to the British Breakthrough Act, Ed Sheeran, all accompanied by the Hawaiian-born British singer and former member of the group Pussycats Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger.
After intense matches against Valencia that had faced Barcelona in the two matches of the King’s Cup, the club has stood up to the Valencian in a match that has been the delight of all spectators. Cesc has had two good chances, one after the finish with his back to goal with a shoot that has crashed off the crossbar, and the other shot has passed over the crossbar, on minute 76 has been replaced by Thiago. The final whistle marked the 5-1 that provides confidence and strength to the Barça team.
The airline Turkish Airlines, official partner of FC Barcelona, has launched a new TV commercial for this year and it has the participation of a large number of players in the Barça squad including Cesc. The announcement is to emphasize the values transmitted by FCBarcelona and extrapolate to the image of the brand. Again, the Barcelona players and the club are one of the most valuable brands worldwide.
Barça visited the modern stadium Bay Area in the first leg of the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. Playing at home of Bayer Leverkusen Guardiola boys showed once again the idea of a total football team. In a humid environment, where it didn’t stop raining the whole game, Cesc played 90 minutes and went to Alexis in the second goal, the 4 made an outstanding performance. Cesc was one of the players with more travel and more turnovers that contributed to the area. The authors of the goals Alexis (2) and Messi, closed Barça's victory with a 1-3. The secong leg at Camp Nou will be on Wednesday 7 March. The road to Munich just began and its a decisive phase.
Guardiola’s team could not get three points from their trip to Navarre, where both teams were received by a frosty pitch and temperatures under 4ºC with a wind chill of -10, and Barça lost 3-2 to Osasuna. Cesc came on in the 70th minute, replacing Gerard Piqué. In the final minutes of the match Cesc had a good chance when he headed the ball from Leo Messi in the centre inside the area, but was stopped by the goalkeeper Andrés. It's a loss, but we believe that this team will continue fighting to win the league. Come on guys!
Cesc is collaborating with the popular Kraft Foods biscuit brand from in Indonesia for the second year in a row. The brand and the player are coming together for a common goal: to encourage children to fulfil their dreams and keep fighting to achieve them with a spirit of hope. To start off the New Year, Cesc has held a videoconference with the Biskuat team and its President, along with various members of the Indonesian media. After a warm welcome, Cesc was able to talk about many things and his share ideas, from what his dreams were when he was a child to the advice he gave the Indonesian children to help them in achieving whatever they truly want. Cesc referred to his motto, "follow your instincts", which has always guided him. "I would tell them they have to choose what they want to do and then fight and give it their all in order to get it. Talent is important but discipline and hard work are crucial, and intuition is your best ally," the player said. For any fans from Indonesia, we remind you that by visiting the website www.biskuatjuara.com, you can enter the contest to win a trip to Barcelona to meet Cesc. Winners will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience during their stay.
Barça don’t fail, Guardiola has always defended it, and tonight was no exception. Barça was measured against Valencia at the Camp Nou to fight for the pass to the final of Copa del Rey. The team was reunited with its game, one that has amazed everyone, and all of it with a special player, Cesc. He scored the first goal of the night, with a pass from Messi, Cesc won his marker on velocity and a technical coup output surpassed Diego Alves. The second of the night was work of Xavi Hernandez (81') with a masterful assistance of Cesc. Then on minute 81 was replaced by Iniesta who returned to the pitch after an injury. Congratulate the team that gets to the 4th final of the season. By far we’ve not been reported about the day nor the stadium, we will keep you informed.
Very cold night at the Camp Nou. Attendees wanted to pass away the cold with the show on the field and Guardiola’s kids, once again, have not disappointed. Faced with a very orderly Real Sociedad FC has some difficulties in the final leg of the match, the club has faced the game and two goals from Tello (8') and Messi (71') gave the victory to Barça. Cesc is back to play regularly and, once again, demonstrated a great sacrifice for the team giving points of genius in the frontcourt.
One of the classic matches of La Liga, in terms of excitement in the field, did not disappoint. FCB has visited Mestalla on the occasion of the first leg of the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, Barça team has achieved an important tie (1-1) with a goal from Carles Puyol in the 35th minute header that has a centered a corner kick by Cesc who has played excellent the 90 minutes. In a random action with Mathieu, Cesc has been hit in the eyebrow, which has forced him to play with a bandage on his head and he later had made a suture of 4 points. Now we have to wait until next Wednesday at the Camp Nou. Take this opportunity to offer condolences to the families of football clubs in Egypt, Al Ahli and Al Masri; wish that these things do not pass, football has made to be enjoyed.