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Spanish La Liga – Round 23 Review:Barca and Madrid destroy Valencia and Racing; Athletic Bilbao join the big two at the top.

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Real Madrid set the tone for the weekend by dispatching Racing Santander 4-0 in what seemed like a rather comfortable match for the capital side. Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Angel Di Maria found the back of the net to take their team to a 13 point lead over Barcelona (who played on the next [...]

February 21st, 2012 | Posted in Slider,Spain | Read More »

Jose Mourinho And Pep Guardiola: The Kane And Abel Of Football?

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It is almost like Mourinho and Guardiola are Kane and Abel. Very different and yet so very similar sharing a common bond.Despite the obvious differences if one scratches beneath the surface one sees remarkable similarities.

February 19th, 2012 | Posted in Barcelona,Real Madrid,Slider,Spain | Read More »

FC Barcelona’s Corner: Why The Catalans Are About to Relinquish The La Liga Title

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TheHardTackle analyses the reasons behind Barcelona’s performance in this year’s La Liga and why they are about to relinquish the title.

February 19th, 2012 | Posted in Barcelona,Slider,Spain | Read More »

Barcelona v Valencia – Preview: The Catalans Look To Find Rhythm In The League

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FC BARCELONA v VALENCIA CF . Camp Nou, Barcelona 20 February, 2012; 02:00 hours IST *** The current European and Spanish Champions find themselves in a bit of a predicament. In addition to all their other worries (injuries being one of them), the Catalans on finding themselves 10 points behind the leaders now need to [...]

February 19th, 2012 | Posted in Slider,Spain | Read More »

Real Madrid v Racing Santander Preview : Can Mourinho’s Men Retain Their Lead At The Top Of The Table?

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With a lead of ten points over their bitter rivals, Barcelona, and the distant possibility of a pasilo hanging in the air, Real Madrid face off against a weak Racing Santander to sustain their lead and momentum. TheHardTackle previews the clash…

February 18th, 2012 | Posted in Real Madrid,Slider,Spain | Read More »

Osasuna vs FC Barcelona – Preview: The Champions Travel to the Reyno de Navarra In Desperate Need of a Win

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         OSASUNA         v        FC BARCELONA Stadium Reyno de Navarra February 11, 2012, 19:00pm CET ***     On matchday 23 of La Liga, Barcelona will travel to the Reyno de Navarra to face one of the surprise packages of this season’s La Liga: Osasuna. José [...]

February 10th, 2012 | Posted in Barcelona,Slider,Spain | Read More »

Spanish La Liga – Round 22 Review: Barcelona and Real Get Narrow Wins, Zaragoza Headed for Relegation

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Real Madrid got a crucial 1-0 win at Getafe, with the solitary goal being scored by Sergio Ramos, and retained their 7-point lead over last season champions FC Barcelona.

February 6th, 2012 | Posted in Slider,Spain,Videos | Read More »

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo: Of Messi, hypocrisy and Destiny’s Stepchild

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Ronaldo is seemingly living the dream. Yet the things may not be as rosy as they seem. TheHardtackle takes a look at his biggest battles:Messi, hypocrisy and luck.

February 5th, 2012 | Posted in Real Madrid,Slider,Spain | Read More »

Getafe v Real Madrid – Preview : The Friendly Madrid Derby

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Real Madrid travel to the Coliseum Alfonso Perez to face Getafe and will look to consolidate their seven point lead over rivals Barcelona. TheHardTackle previews the upcoming encounter.

February 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Real Madrid,Slider,Spain | Read More »

FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad – Preview: Injury Plagued Barca Welcome The Txuri-urdin

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The Catalans aren’t quite having the time they’d like to have and more importantly the ominous month of February is upon them too. TheHardTackle presents the preview of FC Barcelona’s match against Real Sociedad.

February 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Barcelona,Slider,Spain | Read More »