Barcelona 4-0 Sevilla: Messi magic
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Victory over Sevilla revenge rebound momentum. The reason, Seville was the away Barcelona from Copa del Rey. Not only that, Barcelona also managed to secure his position at the top of the standings with 46 points or collecting five points ahead of Real Madrid who previously lost from Athletic Bilbao 0-1.
Barcelona are performed with full force directly attacking defense Seville. By relying on Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Thierry Henry on the front line, direct Barca defense tried to dismantle his guest.
They alternately threaten the goal guarded Sevilla Andres Palop. However, in addition to the bad resolution, Palop performed brilliantly enough to break the chances for opportunity.
In addition to these factors, Sevilla also made the fort a very solid defense. And, this strategy is telling that Barcelona could not score, at least until the end of the first half.
During the first half, Barcelona recorded a 74 percent mastery of the ball with 13 threats, three of which led to the goal. While Sevilla is only made two shots.
In the second half, Barcelona back menggencarkan attack. Without mercy, they continued to bombard the heart of Sevilla defense. The effort also resulted in a very short time. In minute 49, Barcelona grabbed a goal. Unfortunately, these goals is less satisfactory because it comes from an own goal made Sevilla defender, Julien Escudé.
However, this goal more whipping Pep Guardiola morale of the troops. With the game relying on quick and neat coordination, they tried to tear down a stronghold of Seville. In the minute-to-56 and 57, Ibra and Messi turns to threats. Damn, those efforts still do not bring results after they shot the ball no one is on target.
Coach Guardiola rack my brain trying to find a solution after seeing some failures foster children. Finally, he decided to pull Henry and Pedro Rodriguez entered in the 64th minute. Guardiola was a brilliant decision. Pedro only needed six minutes to score a goal so that the position be 2-0.
Goals scored by Xavi ingenuity in providing feedback to Pedro breakthrough. Not wanting to waste the opportunity, Pedro directly off the kick with his right foot which then lodged into the corner the ball under goalkeeper Palop right.
Winning 2-0, Barcelona not the slightest loosening attacks. They like the incessant pounding Seville. After spending a few chances, Barcelona managed to add features that were created thanks to a goal Messi in the 85th minute.
Starting from well-organized attack, Daniel Alves release bait into the penalty box. Messi had the ball, then fired a shot that nestled into the middle of Palop's goal, 3-0.
At the last minute, Messi returned to the show with an impressive score. He maximizes bait Eric Abidal. This became the last goal of ensuring Barcelona won 4-0.
Teams
Barcelona: Valdes, Pique, Puyol (Marquez 45), Abidal, Alves, Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi, Henry, Ibrahimovic, Messi
Sevilla: Palop, Dragutinovic, Escudé, Navarro, Konko, Lolo, Valiente (Duscher 45), Kone, Navas, Silva, Stankevicius
