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UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 11:00pm On Feb 13, 2012 |
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack has been deprived of a possible start in their Champions League tie with Barcelona due to an injury picked up in training. The former Germany captain has sat on the bench for Leverkusen's last three Bundesliga matches, but the 35-year-old was expected to be called upon due to his vast European experience. Instead, he faces even more time on the sidelines, depriving Leverkusen of an influential figure at the BayArena where their chances are already regarded as being low. "They are not a bad side,'' said Leverkusen's director of sport Rudi Voller with a smile. "We have been looking forward to this game for weeks, for the fans and for our young players who will play against the best side in the world. "This is definitely a dream.'' After losing for the sixth time in the league at the weekend, Voller is hoping his side can use tomorrow's game as a learning exercise. "Of course we will try to cause Barca problems,'' he is quoted as saying by Die Welt newspaper. "Usually, when you watch them, you say to yourself `my word, they play good football'. "It is great for the players to experience in the flesh how they do it and why they are so good.'' Bayer coach Robin Dutt is not being so pessimistic, though, and feels his side have a chance against the Catalans. "Nobody has ever believed in us in the Champions League,'' he said. "We went behind twice - to Valencia and to Chelsea - and in the end, the winners were Bayer Leverkusen.'' Osasuna gave Leverkusen a good example of Barca's fallibility at the weekend with a win which, combined with Real Madrid's victory over Levante last night, leaves Pep Guardiola's side 10 points adrift at the top of the Primera Division. A successful defence of their league title therefore looks unlikely, which is why they will now focus on becoming the first club ever to defend a Champions League crown. "The league is very difficult now, but we are not going to stop competing and we will keep up the pressure,'' said their director of sport Andoni Zubizarreta to reporters at Barcelona airport today. "If anything happens to Madrid, then we have got to be there to take advantage, but if they carry on playing the way with such consistency then they will win the league. "Obviously it is not in our hands, nor does it depend on the game at the Nou Camp. "We are a club set up to compete in every competition and when you are not able to do that, then it does leave a bitter aftertaste. "But we are able to regroup and start afresh.'' Barca have taken 22 players with them to Germany, where they are set to face freezing temperatures tomorrow night. "I don't think it will be much colder than it was in Pamplona, but if it is, then we will just have to adapt,'' added Zubizarreta, who will not accept the weather as an excuse for an eventual disappointment. Sergio Busquets' name features on the squad list, although he is unlikely to play. In addition to being without Ballack, Leverkusen are also unable to count on the injured Sidney Sam. Match |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by virunga: 3:45am On Feb 14, 2012 |
nice match, I Barca can win in this game |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by Siena247(f): 10:14am On Feb 14, 2012 |
Barca wil win dis1 |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by arrived(m): 11:05am On Feb 14, 2012 |
We shall see |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 12:23pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
Champions league is back yipeeee but I still prefer Afcon |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by Nobody: 1:10pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
Barca won't make it to the semi final |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by chelseabmw(m): 4:42pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
I can't just wait |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by usbcable(m): 4:55pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
with an inconsistent away form. barca may perform below per. but with Leverkusen ridden with injuries and xavi/iniesta/fab4 rested over the weekend. its gonna be a whitewash and backlash for BL. THIS IS GOOD ENOUGH AS A VALENTINE GIFT NAH |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by Roland17(m): 5:53pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
I expect a Champions League performance from both teams, |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by dayokanu(m): 6:46pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
Seems illiterates now run barcelona. When did Bayer Leverkusen become German champions See the article on their website The defending Bundesliga champions were optimistic at the start of the season, and were considered runway favourites for the championship along with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The star-studded line-up includes such international names as Ballack, Bender, Rolfes, Schürrle, Kiessling and Derdiyok. http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/bayer-leverkusen-difficult-year-despite-huge-talent |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by FRANKLINTON(m): 7:20pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
Write off Leverkusen at your own peril. It will be a tough match. |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by medjai(m): 8:13pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
Barça's starting line-up: Valdes, Alves, Puyol, Mascherano, Abidal, Busquets, Iniesta, Cesc, Adriano, Alexis and Messi |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:35pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
fredoooooo:me too afcon is more fun |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:40pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
see grandma Puyol |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:42pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
teams lined up . . . see this dirty alvez shioooooorrr |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:45pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
game on |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:46pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
dirty alvez cross for messi didnt get to him . . |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:47pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
cheats this barca team . .looking for freekick shiooor |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:47pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
what happened to grandma puyol? |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:49pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
good i like this linesman hin eye sharp |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by swtchicgurl: 8:49pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
up barca |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by dipo1: 8:49pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
dayokanu: Lols. DayoKanu's eagle eyes transcend Nairaland. Nice one If na Complete Sports report non-sense like dis, we go hang their head on a stick |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:51pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
see podolski |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:53pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
freekick barca |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:55pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
cesc is still a little rebel, not scared of tackles |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:55pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
another barca freekick . .hmmm |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by Roland17(m): 8:56pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
how on earth is that a foul on messi? |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:56pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
^ ask the ref even the commentator said lucky boy over by dirty alvez |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 8:57pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
choiii see sanchez dey find messi . .if that ball had gotten to messi na goal |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by Roland17(m): 8:58pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
^^^This game don turn training already |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by arrived(m): 9:00pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
Barca is pressing bayr O! |
Re: UCL: Bayer Leverkusen Vs Barcelona (1 - 3) On 14th February 2012 by mukina2: 9:00pm On Feb 14, 2012 |
yeah poor leverkusen |
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