Every week at totalBarca, we bring you the results of the top four youth sides of La Masia: the Juvenil A, Juvenil B, Cadet A, Cadet B sides respectively. We also name the Man of the Match (MOM) performer for each category.
Every week at totalBarca, we bring you the results of the top four youth sides of La Masia: the Juvenil A, Juvenil B, Cadet A, Cadet B sides respectively. We also name the Man of the Match (MOM) performer for each category.
Barça Atlètic were held to a 1-1 draw against Logroñés, a rival who clearly came looking for a draw, which they achieved with a last minute equaliser, just when it looked as if Luis Enrique’s team would take the points.
Logroñés came looking for a draw, packing their defence and midfield in an attempt to stop their hosts from playing – something they achieved in the first 45 minutes in which Barca made a few chances, but were unable to get on the scoreboard.
Soriano on target again
According to a report from the Danish football site Bold.dk, FC Barcelona are interested in Danish youngster Christian Eriksen (18). The Danish midfielder currently plays for Ajax and has been compared to former Barcelona player Michael Laudrup.
According to Catalan sports paper ‘Sport‘ Barcelona has agreed to sign South Korean starlet Sheng Ho Park (13). The 13-year-old has been labelled as the ‘Korean Messi’ in his homeland.The player has caught the attention of Barcelona scouts in a tournament held last year. Sheng Ho has been training with Barcelona over the last few days at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
The young Korean who is beleived to have caught the attention of Barcelona first team assistant Manager Tito Vilanova (Read more here), has already signed a sponsership contact with Nike.
According to the report Barcelona have beaten a number of clubs for his signature including Barca’s La Liga rivals Real Madrid. The striker has impressed in the training with Barcelona and some Barca managers have even said they havent seen anything like this in the past years.
The list of futbol draft awards 2010, for young Spanish players, has been revealed. 132 young players were selected for the award; Barcelona have 19 youngsters on the list. The list starts from a pool of 132 players, which is then drafted to 33, and then the best 3 players from each position are selected.
Defenders
The list didn’t include any Barcelona goalkeepers but constituted nine defenders. In the right back position there is Barca Atletic’s Martin Montoya (18) and Juvenil A’s Albert Dalmau (17), while for the left back position Juvenil A’s Carles Planas (18) was selected. For the right centre back position, Barca Atletic’s Marc Bartra (18) and Juvenil B’s Eduard Campabadal (16) were selected. For the left centre back position there was a place for Barca Atletic’s Marc Muniesa (17), Andreu Fontas (20), Juvenil B’s Sergio Ayala (16) and Barcelona loan-out player and Sporting Gijon defender Alberto Botia (21).
Midfielders
Every week at totalBarca, we bring you the results of the top four youth sides of La Masia: the Juvenil A, Juvenil B, Cadet A, Cadet B sides respectively. We also name the Man of the Match (MOM) performer for each category.
Juvenile Division Of Honor (Juvenil A):
CD Ferriolense 1-2 FC Barcelona A
Goals: Ruben Rochina, Jonathan Rodriguez
MOM: Ruben Rochina, was clearly a level above everyone on the pitch, showed pure class in both finishing and technical ability.
National Youth League (Juvenil B):
FC Barcelona B 6-1 CD Tortosa
Goals: Gael Etock (16) 4, Giorgi Chanturia (16) 1, Roger Canadell (16) 1
MOM: Gael Etock, star of the round. Scored an amazing super hattrick and proved again why he is one of the most promising stirkers to be playing at La Masia.
FC Barcelona attacking midfielder and Spanish youth international Thiago Alcantara, 18, has spoken of the pleasure he received from scoring his debut goal for the Catalan club at the weekend. The midfieder came on in the 76th minute of Barca’s home game against Racing Santander, only to find the back of the net in the 83rd minute.
“It was a great experience, you’re elated, not thinking about many things, it’s a fabulous time,” said the youngster when speaking to ‘radio federacion’ on Tuesday.
“I try to play well and enjoy every game. Football is one thing where everyone knows how vital and innate it is that you are enjoying it and having fun.”
Barça Atlètic have beaten local rivals Sabadell 2-3 thanks to a goal from Soriano and two from Nolito during the second half. Despite trailing from the first half, the reserves reacted well after the break and fought back for a victory.
The Barça reserves, coached by Luis Enrique, stay in second place in the second division table 9 points behind leaders Sant Andreu, who they beat last week 2-1.
An early setback
Barca Atletic midfielder and Spanish youth international Thiago Alcantara’s (18) father Mazinho has spoken today of his son’s contract renewal talks with FC Barcelona. The former Brazil international Mazinho who won the world with his country in 1994 said, “We have begun to negotiate a renewal with Barca and for now everything looks good. Some teams have called about him but I’m pretty sure he’s here to stay”
Speaking to Voice Of Galicia, the former Celta Vigo, Fiorentina and Valencia player Mazinho confirmed that his son was “technically gifted but still slightly immature”, with this immaturity showing in the players goal celebration on Saturday.
Arsenal have given youth team player Benik Afobe (17) a new long term deal at the club, putting an end to speculation linking him with a move to FC Barcelona.
Afobe, has a growing reputation in Europe and has attracted increased interest from Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola, with many officials within Arsenal worried that the highly rated starlet would sign for Barcelona.
Afobe turned 17 ten days ago and only signed as a scholar for Arsenal last summer progressing through the club’s Hale End Academy. Afobe shot to fame scoring 12 goals in 13 appearances at Under-18 level last year, and the youngster has continued to impress, netting 12 goals in 17 matches this campaign.
Barca Atletic midfielder and Spanish youth international Thiago Alcantara (18), lived one of the happiest days of his life as he got his first goal for the club where he came through the ranks.
Thiago told Madrid based sports daily AS after the match that he wanted to thank compatriot Leo Messi for his generosity, “I’d like to thank the team and Messi for the pass. It’s a dream come true for me”.
On the treatment of homegrown players when they join the first team, the starlet said, “The coach is always reassuring and treats everyone the same.”
Brazilian sports site Globoesporte report that English clubs Manchester United and Chelsea are tracking Barcelona starlet Thiago Alcantara. Despite having played just three games for FC Barcelona’s first team, Thiago Alcantara has already raised interest from the English giants, who are reportedly keeping an eye on the player’s contract talks with the club. The midfielder, 18, is still negotiating his first contract as a professional with the Catalan club, who are desperate to avoid losing their homegrown talent as they did with Fabregas.
Few players can boast of having played in three different teams in one season and Bartra is one of them. This Sunday, Marc Bartra was called up to the first team of FC Barcelona and also made his debut in La Liga.
Marc Bartra has spoken of his enjoyment and satisfaction at making his first team debut for FC Barcelona last weekend. The 19 year old centre-back came off the bench during Barca’s first league defeat of the season against Atletico Madrid, but still insists it was an experience he will remember and cherish for a long time. Despite saying that he was “very nervous” before the game, he confirmed that he was very “happy” to have been called upon by the manager.
Speaking to Diari de Tarragona, Bartra said “You see peers like Victor Valdes, Carles Puyol, Andrés, Sergio Busquets, Pedro … you know that Barca is helping you and giving opportunities to people from La Masia and that’s good for the players, …The fate of the team and the key to success is the closeness that there is in the locker room.”
The progression of FC Barcelona starlet, Thiago Alcantara do Nascimento (18), is not going unnoticed by those in charge of the national teams of Spain and Brazil. Thiago, who is the elder son of Mazinho, a former world champion with Brazil in the 1994 World Cup, has both Spanish and Brazilian citizenship and is assessing which national team to choose. Thiago also has Italian citizenship as he was born in Bari, Italy, but it is highly unlikely for now that he will play for Italy.
The player knows that once he features with a national team, the gates for the other nation will be closed, so the decision will be of great significance to the youngster’s sporting career.
With so many defensive absentees, Barca Atletic youngster Marc Bartra (18) made his dream first team debut against Atlético Madrid when he replaced Jeffren Suarez (22) in the 60th minute, and despite defeat, was pleased with the experience.
Speaking at a press conference after the match, Bartra said:
“I am very happy, it’s just a shame I couldn’t help the team to win, but I’ll remember this for being my debut and the how it has given me for the future”, said Bartra.
Barça Atlétic moved into second place in the table after Jonathan Soriano scored twice to give them an impressive win against leaders Sant Andreu.
After tasting defeat last weekend against Denia the Blaugrana bounced back on Satudray to record a morale-boosting victory in the Miniestadi against a strong visiting outfit who have impressed throughout this season.
Luis Enrique’s team found their rhythm quickly and created several chances in an entertaining encounter that saw both teams give everything to try and win.
FC Barcelona are in a defensive crisis and have yet again turned to La Masia as a remedy. Injuries to Dani Alves, Eric Abidal, Yaya Toure and Dmytro Chygrynskiy, in addition to the suspensions of Gerard Pique and Rafa Márquez, have left the Barca defense wanting, especially for the league game against Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.
So delicate is the situation that Guardiola will have only three first team defenders in Puyol, Milito and Maxwell available for the match. Hence, the Barça coach has called up three defenders from the academy, namely Marc Bartra, Albert Dalmau, and Marc Muniesa to cover for the injured defenders.
At this point, the mystery remains as to who amongst these three would start at the Calderon. This article gives you a brief insight about the three youngsters:
Spanish football site Airfutbol claim Barcelona have secured the services of Eloy Doña Rodríguez (16) (picture, right above), the Juvenil B goalkeeper of Spanish club CD Oberena. After undergoing a five day trial in La Masia, Eloy has convinced the coaching staff of his abilities and has been offered a place at the club for next season. The youngster has also been invited to train with the club on a few more occasions this season.
Standing at 192 cm, the youngster was previously in the youth ranks of Spanish first division club Osasuna before joing Oberena earlier this season. Barcelona is one of the Spanish clubs that have been closely following the performances of the goalkeeper. Eloy had previously rejected offers from Valencia (for personal reasons) and Athletic Bilbao (for sporting reasons).
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