Lionel Messi penalty gives Barcelona derby win as La Liga title charge gathers pace

Alexis Sanchez, who entered soda , had two chances to kill off the end but managed to overcome a Javi Lopez pulled a hand much merit in the attempt to move the Chilean . Both Espanyol and Barça had several activities goal, but the folly that led to Messi 's penalty goal in the 76th minute , Barca paint of this derby did not disappoint , being matched and intense , controversial and offensive, until the expulsion of Box .

The first part was already less goals , all you can ask a Barcelona derby. Espanyol came as told , very intense and biting Barca players in every action , and with Sergio Garcia capitalized as in creating the Blaugrana did Leo Messi, hogging the game in the midfield , but the actions of goal were more to Pizzi and Neymar .

Both the Portuguese for the Brazilian to Espanyol and Barcelona had their boots on the deadlock but they were both unlucky . While Pizzi sent clouds of a covered sky in Cornella a ball that settled great with chest Neymar missed a great center of Alves and closely with Casilla, who as Pinto had little work to the failings of the front .

Still, the pace of play was good, fast , with Espanyol trying to get the ball to Barca and contesting every action , while Barca failed to read the game well and found the key to take off his usual game. Espanyol has earned the label of cumbersome equipment and this afternoon it was more than ever, but forgave too high.

Indeed , Aguirre decided after the break for a change Pizzi also lost prominence and inputting Alex Fernandez , who stood in the playmaker and left as a man ahead of Sergio García more . It took longer to move the record ' Tata ' Martino , in fact refused to admit Iniesta, cheered again for your gesture and friendship with the late Espanyol captain Dani Jarque, until after Messi goal .

And the Argentine , with his goal from the penalty spot , started a new party. Espanyol, who did not give up anything, welcomed the commitment of the Mexican coach by inputting Córdoba detriment of a combative and unproductive Simao . The club also entered Alexis , ready to run on offense and try to exploit the rise espanyolista lines.

EXPULSION OF BOX , Javi Lopez PORTER .

However, what ended up changing the derby , to break , the expulsion was a direct red goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, with three changes made ​​. The keeper got hand outside the box a good Messi and was ejected , which prompted the right-back Javi Lopez put the sticks . Messi took the ball , straight out , with a very annoying espanyolista bounds with Clos Gomez.

Barca had the ball until the final whistle , aware that these three points placed him interim leader and put pressure on Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Also, Espanyol was physically dead and closed behind , unable to keep the pressure had displayed in the first part . Barca , by contrast, was not in a rush to attack well but Javi Lopez rejected a shot Alexis ' the package ' .

Japan ready to take over Qatar's 2022 World Cup

Bribes to FIFA members and work hand in slavery are the two scandals that have tightrope the Qatar 2022 World Cup. In fact, according to the press, FIFA is already thinking internally, as when he speaks publicly said he supported the country in the Middle East, withdraw this honor to the nation.

Due to rumors, Kuniya Daini, president of the Japan Football Association (JFA), ran the land of the rising sun as a candidate to make the 2022 World Cup in Qatar if it is removed.

"We will make the Olympics in 2020. If there is any chance to make the 2022 FIFA World we love to do. Although do not know if this is a possibility. I'm just saying that if you seek an alternate country, we will be fulfilling the criteria, "said the Japanese management.

Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Quarter Final)

BARCELONA, Spain - Two great goals , one of Diego Ribas and other Neymar to a new tie between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid (1-1 ) in their fourth match of the season in quarter- end of the Champions League Atletico acquiring light color.

Thus lived vs Barcelona . athletic

The score draw the force of ' Tata ' Martino dial in Calderon, after a game with more tension than football . Two specific actions marked the party chaired by injuries to Gerard Pique and Diego Costa in the first half .

Barca lacked brilliance, only the stretch appeared imbalance Iniesta and Neymar , right in moments in which Courtois emerged as the best team .

Athletic , who had two great chances in the first half untapped by David Villa, found what they sought - a goal - in an unexpected way and magnificent as both scored by Diego Ribas from 30 yards .

On the eve said ' Tata ' Martino expected an athlete with an outlet to the English and it was. Simeone with very advanced lines , nerves played with Barca . In five minutes , Barca did not have the ball , running the breath of the mattress .

He played with Atletico Barca nerves and also with those of Pinto , who gave the ball on a bad clearance in his first appearance . Arda recovery and a pass inside for Villa . The Spaniard froze after 5 minutes time at the Camp Nou with a shot to the bottom left corner of the home goal.

Two lesions marked the first time the Pique and Diego Costa . The central 12 minutes after a jump with Diego Costa , and the striker, who was definitely on the half hour with a thigh problem.

He lost a reference to Barcelona and Atletico defense to attack their leader . He left Bartra by Pique and Diego Ribas Diego Costa . Locals knew what they were facing , they needed patience and precision, had her first , missed the second them .

In the first half, the best chances were for athletic . Villa, in minute 5 and 46 , the clearest , while Barca , playing in tight spaces could barely look .

The match was played in a narrow strip in the midfield, but Barca still playing with intensity , were unable to remove the defense of Madrid device .

Without options, the Barça lived an isolated lash Messi. A great action enabled his Iniesta and Godin ( m.26 ) interposed between the manchego and Courtois .

Looking bands , good match Alba was not accompanied by Alves ; looking passes filtered , the club was also fine or receipt or execution .

Despite the possession of the premises, was Atletico who created more danger , which had the best chances and not despaired despite going behind the ball for several minutes .

With a few ideas and no depth, the only good news for the Catalans before the break , besides keeping a clean sheet , was that three of the mainstays of Atletico Madrid Gabi , Koke and Arda already had yellow cards .

But in eleven minutes everything changed . In one game alone, in an action for no apparent danger, Diego Ribas turned it all . Brazilian caught the ball and scored a spectacular volley from over 30 meters that slipped into the corner of the goal of Pinto.

Atletico had what I wanted and the club still had to paddle more . With the 0-1 , the club still did not react. No news of Messi, Iniesta or Xavi . Martino took twelve minutes to react and reassembled the drawing ; Cesc Alexis ; Simeone instantly removed his lone striker ( Villa) .

The entrance to the Chilean was a change of positions, resulting eventually decisive . In the first action of the left Neymar , the Brazilian scored . An exquisite care Iniesta, Neymar perfect mistake and a diagonal shot (1-1, 71 minutes ) .

The draw Barca encouraged . Iniesta commanded operations , well supported by Neymar, and Manchego Courtois forced to make a major intervention ( m.74 ) . Atletico, barricaded behind and with one tip , I relied mostly from the players as not to return to Barca hit .

And that Messi in a free-kick , had about 2-1 in an action that saved Courtois . The draw gives advantage to Atletico , the club is required to make in return for not being left out .

Manchester drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich at Old Trafford

Bayern did everything right to the door area . Touched , pushed , ran the ball at will, but thereafter found the right time to topple Manchester. Outside or inside, the ball always ended up being saved by a red defender . As much as moved the ball, the Bavarians had not stuck . Except for some shots of Robben , those who do when you go on the right and to his left is shaping up , Guardiola's team not scared De Gea . All finish 1-1 at Old Trafford.

Manchester was allowed to dominate. It put pressure on Bayern midfielder , less about their defenses. Moyes knew the tone of the game would be. The dominating Munich , and his waiting for a mistake to retaliate . In fact it was so came the clear choice of the first half for the home . Rooney recovered a ball in midfield and struck fast, strong and accurate Welbeck . The England striker was nervous before the departure of Neuer . He tried to hang the ejecucción was bad and ended up wasting a clear chance .

The second half was more even . Manchester is a bit more animated and did not give much ground and shot him to Bayern . Valencia began to complicate the right side with his speed , like Kagawa ( who joined for Giggs shy) on the left . Rooney took greater prominence in the middle and the Red Devils began to peek over the area of Neuer . After a corner , unmarked Vidic appeared to hit the ball head and open the scoring at Old Trafford. An Old Trafford erupted with joy because I knew how hard it would be Bayern.

Guardiola did not change his game. They followed his, but this time a good combination in the immediate area finished opening the Manchester defense , as well clinging to date. Schweinsteiger was the one that appeared in the middle to top left-handed and so beat the Spanish keeper De Gea . Drawn Bayern and somehow relaxed. There was more pressure , only an occasional attack without much danger.

Sure, the result is good for the Bavarians. In its stadium , its people , they will try to trample United is under them one better . It shows in the style of play, team composition . Bayern have any clearer , but needs to improve on the performances of attack. Manchester is a messy rebound , with good individual team , but has not yet found its way. The Bavarians are clear favorites.

Karim Benzema wants Paris Saint-Germain in final

Karim Benzema is one of the most powerful weapons of Real Madrid in their match against Borussia Dortmund in the quarter -finals of the Champions League. French has secured his place in the team but before the crucial match, the French striker is having a good note . If you refuse a photo where he looks very good company .

A very special preparation. Real Madrid striker shared his Instagram account where a photo comes out with a few lenses and goddesses alongside. "These p **** Benzy love ," says the photo caption Karim Benzema , who apparently has a very special form of concentrate.

It goes from the start . After this fun time, Karim Benzema focuses on Borussia . The French part of the trio and is this the BBC to fight to the next qualifying round of the Champions League.

The match is coming. Benzema and Real Madrid are preparing for Wednesday April 2 at Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The Spanish want revenge charged last elimination tournament.

Copa Libertadores: Real Garcilaso 0 Defensor Sporting 2

Real Garcilaso breathed his last in the Copa Libertadores . Freddy Garcia 's team lost 2-0 Defensor Sporting and completely dismisses this tournament. Although there is still a game. In his second debut did not fare so well let's just saw victory in a match.

The match . The meeting was on equal terms in the first half . Alfredo Ramúa stood strong with long shots , but missed him . In the second half Real Garcilaso received only two goals in four minutes. Juan Carlos Amado scored at 49 ' and Giorgian of Arrascaeta scored the second facing goal . Juan pretzel ran out of options to catch the ball.

They tried . In the last fifteen minutes Real Garcilaso stood fast and tried to get to as arch rival . Worth Gonzales missed a shot in front of the goalkeeper, the ball went over the side of the post. Until the last minute the team did not give up . Unfortunately he could not do more .

► Do Real Garcilaso may still be alive in the Copa Libertadores ?

Neither mathematically. Real Garcilaso no longer has any options . The only chance it had to Defensor Sporting and wasted . Next Wednesday will visit Cruzeiro at 7:00 pm . This will be their final game of the Copa Libertadores . The team could only win one game and lost four .