The evening began with the focus on whether Lionel Messi might equal an all-time UEFA Champions League group stage scoring record. It ended with Arda Turan confirming that he too is in the most prolific form of his career.The Turkey midfielder had not registered a hat-trick in eight and a half years, but his triple against Borussia Mönchengladbach means he is averaging a goal every 36.5 minutes in this season's competition: 146 minutes played, four goals, one assist. Having hit the net twice in the Liga and with a goal every 83 minutes in Barça's Spanish Super Cup win, Arda
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Snap shot: Clásico win kick-starts Barcelona’s reign
As Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare for the 265th instalment of "football's greatest rivalry" on Saturday we turn the clock back eight years to a 'Clásico' image from the Camp Nou that seems to resonate with fans. It features a couple of familiar faces and came after late goals from Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi earned a 2-0 win that just about put the final nail in the coffin that was Madrid's title defence. Barcelona went on to win the Liga at a canter.This image was selected by our Facebook followers in a poll on Tuesday that received 100,000 votes
Watch Barcelona Vs. Alaves La Liga Soccer Game Online (Live Stream)
Share this: Alaves has returned to the first division of Spain’s La Liga after a 10-year absence only to find itself on one of European soccer’s most intimidating venues. FC Barcelona will host Alaves on Saturday at Camp Nou in a La Liga game that pits the two-time defending champion against a newly promoted team. Barcelona is favored to win, but Lionel Messi’s potential absence due to a hamstring complaint could add extra tension to the contest. Here’s how to watch Barcelona vs. Alaves online. When: Saturday, Sept. 10, at 2:30 p.m. ETLive Stream: FuboTV Thumbnail photo via Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link