Raul Albiol has recovered from his injury and is training with his team-mates. The defender said the team only thinks about the match against FC Zurich. How do you feel from your injury? I feel fine and I’m completely recovered because the injury was never serious. I’m training with my team-mates without experiencning any problems, which is

If you thought Cristiano Ronaldo was soft wait till you see Puyol and Albiol trying their best to act like man of steel as Barcelona v Real Madrid draws near. Both this players were caught up in some sort of promo video for tommorrows game. God only knows what kind of gayness we would get if it was Pique v Ronaldo… Related posts:FC Barcelona Still Awaiting Puyol DecisionBarcelona v Real ...

... LIST: Goalkeepers: Casillas, Dudek Defenders: Arbeloa, Albiol, Garay, Metzelder, Pepe, Marcelo Midfielders: Gago ... to accommodate one of them in the midfield though, with Arbeloa at right back and Albiol in center with Pepe, dropping Garay. Most likely Marcelo will ... to experiment with Garay at left back none the less, or give Albiol the rest he deserves and use Garay in the center. Higuain and ...

... tunnel. . Real line up with: Casillas Ramos-Pepe-Albiol-Arbeloa Kaka-Lass-X. Alonso-Marcelo Ronaldo- ... . 40:15 - Shit... another Yellow Card. This time from Albiol. Those yellows might back to bite us. 41:40 - Marcelo ... for the Barca midfield to operate seems to be working really well -The Pepe-Albiol partnership that we have now is a clear upgrade form last season's ...

... it makes sense to give him the nod since Metzelder is excluded too. I hope he gets a quicky before the game! Albiol Garay hasn't played that much and quite honestly I would stick with the same guys who have played this season and thus I choose Albiol (he is able to play after serving his suspension) to partner Pepe. Thing is, we'll rely heavily on ...

... remain cool and concentrate on the Champions League first,” said defender Raul Albiol. “We are top of the league and have had a good run which is shown by the statistics.&# ... the Bilbao game with a thigh injury. “I am never happy when someone is injured,” said Albiol. “We may benefit from it because he (Messi) is an essential player for Barcelona and one of the ...

... top of La Liga and they are without the injured Metzelder, Guti and Van Nistlerooy. Raul Albiol faces a late fitness test but seems likely to start in defence after his knee ligament injury. Coach Manuel ... Puyol, Abidal; Xavi, Toure, Iniesta; Messi, Ibrahimovic, Henry. Madrid: Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Albiol, Pepe, Arbeloa; Lass, Xavi Alonso, Kaka, Marcelo; C. Ronaldo, Benzema. My prediction: ...

... Again Higuain got his chance to score but the goal was not long in coming. Maxi Rodriguez put pressure on an exit of the premises and stole the ball. When the wheel was about score against Casillas, Raul Albiol was sanctioned by the Irish Kelly. Lionel Messi, with low participation in the game, equalized from the penalty spot, with a subtle touch to the right of the goalkeeper. After the 1-1, a ...

... . The roles have changed in the second half. Argentina came out ready to fight for the party and lobbied strongly to Spain, could not find ways to make the ball move. At 60, Raul Albiol, who had replaced Carles Puyol, Maxi Rodriguez knocked in the area and the referee ruled penalty. The Barcelona star Lionel Messi Framed Casillas and transformed the maximum penalty giving Argentina a 1-1 draw ...

... , in which a few world class players will struggle to get a starting place. You have Iker Casillas in goal, with Pepe Reina as backup. In defence, there’s a choice of Pique, Puyol, Arbeloa, Albiol, Capdevila, Ramos and Marchena. In midfield, Xabi Alonso, Fabregas, Iniesta, Xavi, Carzola, Senna and David Silva are among the names that could be used. And finally, you have arguably the two best ...

... 2009, has featured prominently for Manuel Pellegrini's side so far this term. However, competition for places at the Bernabeu is fierce with Lassana Diarra, namesake Mahamadou, Alonso, Raul Albiol, Royston Drenthe, Rafael van der Vaart, Esteban Granero and Fernando Gago all vying for midfield places. While the report claims that Diarra is struggling to settle in Spain and would welcome the ...

... has made his first squad list 55 days after playing his last game with Real Madrid. The Portuguese forward has been training with his team-mates during the past few days and has made the cut for the clash against FC Zurich at the Bernabeu on Wednesday (20:45 CET). Raul, Albiol, Lass and Sergio Ramos have also made the list. Guti is still injured and missed training today as he is sick with flu.

LINE-UP: Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Puyol, Abidal, Busquets, Xavi, Keita, Messi, Iniesta  &  Henry (No Ibra )   Real Madrid: Casillas, Ramos, Pepe, Albiol, Arbeloa, Lass, Alonso, Higuain, Kaka, Marcelo & Ronaldo (the Portugese one )   will “Xaviesta”come to the party?     Posted in Beautiful Ballers, FC Barcelona, Just In: News, La Liga, Real Madrid, ...

Barcelona 1 - 0 Real Madrid 34' A. Arbeloa 41' R. Albiol 48' L. Diarra 51' S. Busquets 56' Z. Ibrahimovic 63' S. Busquets 69' Pepe 79' Marcelo 90' L. Diarra Extended Highlights: Longer Highlights: Click the link to watch: El Classico: Real Madrid 2 - 6 Barcelona - Watch Latest Football Video Highlights and football live ...

... till the half time, only there were some pretty bad challenges. The second half saw Barca coming with more intent. In the 46th minute Iniesta sent in a great cross into the box, but was cleared by Albiol. In the 51st minute Guardiola took Henry off and brought in Ibrahmovic. In the 53rd minute Madrid sets off on a counter from Barca corner; Higuain turns inside and look set to shopt but Puyol ...