Official: Sergi Gómez and Sergi Roberto renew until 2012
As reported on Barcelona’s official site, Sergi Roberto and Sergi Gómez have extended their contracts for two more seasons. Both players started the season with the Juvenil A side, but have become integral in the plans of Luis Enrique for Barça Atlètic as the year progressed.
Luis Enrique: “The project in 2a is tempting”
In a recent press conference, the coach of newly promoted Barça Atlètic, Luis Enrique, discussed a variety of topics, including an evaluation of the season just passed and what the future might have in store for both the players and himself as their coach. What follows are some translated excerpts, as reported by Barcelona’s official site.
Youth: Barca reject West Ham’s bid for Fontas
Catalan sports paper Sport report that Barca have today rejected Premier League club West Ham United’s bid to lure Barcelona Atlètic defender and Spanish U-21 international Andreu Fontas (20) to Upton Park.
Barca considering re-creating ‘Barcelona C’
Catalan sports paper Sport report that Barcelona management are considering the option of re-creating a ‘Barcelona C’ team.
Play-offs, Third Round: Sant Andreu 0-0 Barça Atlètic
Barca Atlètic win promotion!
An impeccable defensive display helped Barça Atlètic win promotion to the Second division this evening, after a goalless draw at neighbours Sant Andreu to take their play-off tie 1-0 on aggregate.
Barça Atlètic earns promotion
Congratulations to FC Barcelona Atlètic, who will be one of the 22 teams to play next season in Spain’s Second Division A (Liga Adelante)! Their first leg win at home (1-0) was enough to send them through, after the second leg at Sant Andreu ended goalless (0-0). Barcelona’s official match report will be posted here soon.
Live: Barca Atletic vs Sant Andreu, Liga Adelante, Promotion play-offs, 2nd leg
Barca Atletic vs Sant Andreu, Liga Adelante, 3rd and final phase of promotion play-offs, 2nd leg.
(Sunday June 20, 2010 @ 18:00 Barcelona time – Convert to local time)
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Soriano and Muniesa: “There is no fear”
The Barça Atlètic players do not fear the atmosphere that will greet them on Sunday at the Narcís Sala. The members of Barcelona’s reserve team are convinced they will be able to overcome all adversity and gain promotion to the Second Division A.
Barça Atlètic looks to extend unbeaten run
As means of a preview for Sunday’s final match of the promotional play-off against Sant Andreu, Barcelona’s official website presented an article highlighting the unbeaten run of the reserve squad, which dates back to the middle of March. This run, along with the blaugrana’s good result in the first leg against their local rivals, are all positive signs that Barça Atlètic could be playing in the Second Division A next season.
Play-offs, Third Round: Barça Atlètic 1-0 Sant Andreu
In the first leg of the third and final qualifying round for promotion to the Second Division A, Barça Atlètic snatched a victory in the final moments from their local rivals, thanks to a penalty taken by Jonathan Soriano. With only one match remaining, this hugely important goal may prove decisive next weekend when the final encounter takes place.
The following is a translation of FC Barcelona’s official report of the match. Enjoy!
Live: Barca Atletic vs Sant Andreu, Liga Adelante, Promotion play-off’s, 1st leg
Barca Atletic vs Sant Andreu, Liga Adelante, 3rd phase of promotion play-off’s, 1st leg.
(Sunday June 13, 2010 @ 20:00 Barcelona time – Convert to local time)
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Barça Atlètic to meet Sant Andreu in the final round
Two more games are left in the battle for promotion to the Second Division A. Barça Atlètic’s final opponent is a team they know well, not only a local rival but one they have already encountered twice this season in the league. The two Barcelona-based teams will face off beginning this Saturday in the Miniestadi. The following is a translation of FC Barcelona’s official report on the pairing. The original is here.
Play-offs, Second Round: Barça Atlètic 3-0 Real Jaén
Barça Atlètic advanced into the third and final round of the play-off for promotion to the Second Division A, thanks to goals by Thiago and Jonathan Soriano (2) in an emphatic victory over Real Jaén. The following is FC Barcelona’s official match report. Enjoy!
Play-offs, Second Round: Real Jaén 0-0 Barça Atlètic
Third Successive Draw (0-0)
Barça Atlètic has dominated in a game in which there were no goals. The blaugrana must win the return leg encounter, this coming Saturday in the Miniestadi, to ensure passage into the last stage of the play-off for promotion into the Second Division.
Barça Atlètic to meet Real Jaén in second round
After winning the two-legged tie against Poli Ejido, mainly thanks to their strong showing away from home, Barça Atlètic have been drawn against Real Jaén for the second round of the play-offs. Jaén, who finished third in Group IV of Second Division B, knocked out Palencia in the first round. Luis Enrique’s team will play the first leg away in Andalusia this coming weekend. Below is a translation of Barcelona’s official take on the pairing.
Play-Offs, 1st Round: Barça Atlètic 1-1 Poli Ejido
Heart-stopping final, but qualified!
Barça Atlètic have qualified for the next phase of the play-off for promotion to the Segunda División A after tying one all with Poli Ejido. The 3-3 first-leg, therefore, turned out to be decisive.
This is a translation of FC Barcelona’s official report of the match. The original can be found here.
Liga 1, Week 38: Orihuela 1 – 2 Barça Atlètic
Barça Atlètic prepared themselves for the play-offs for promotion in the best way possible this past Sunday, finishing off their final game of the season with a 1-2 win at Orihuela, thanks to goals from Elvis Onyema (23) and Edu Oriol (22). What follows is a translation of Barcelona’s official report of the match, as well as the final league standings and a brief overview of the league’s play-off format.
Liga 1, Week 37: Barcelona Atlètic 2-1 València Mestalla
With only one round left to play, Barca Atlètic, already assured of a place in the play-offs for promotion, solidified their second place standing with a 2-1 victory over 10-men València Mestalla. Though Valencia initially took the lead through Borja, goals from Jonathan Soriano and Montoya secured the three points for Luis Enrique’s team. What follows is the club’s official report of the match, as well as the current league table and other recent results.
Dos Santos out for 3 weeks
Barcelona midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (19) will be sidelined for the next 3 weeks according to Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo.
Liga 1, Week 31: Barcelona Atlètic 1-1 Espanyol B
Barca Atlètic drew 1-1 at the weekend against Espanyol B. They dominated the first half but failed to press home their advantage in a much more contested second half.
Liga 1, Week 29: Barcelona Atlètic 1-2 Sporting Mahonés
Barça Atletic conceded two early goals against Sporting, both scored by their forward Guillem, and despite constantly knocking at the opponent’s net, Luis Enrique’s lads were unable to conjure even a single point.
Liga 1, Week 27: Barcelona Atlètic 1-1 UD Logrones
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
Liga 1, Week 26: Sabadell 2-3 Barcelona Atlètic
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
Liga 1, Week 24: Denia 1-0 Barcelona Atlètic
Barça Atlètic conceded an early goal away to Denia and despite controlling most of the game could not find a way through the packed local defence.
Barça Atlètic will go into next weekend’s match against the league leaders with a 12-point deficit. The defeat against Denia combined with Sant Andreu’s victory against Badalona (2-1) means that the Barça reserves are now third with 47 points, a point behind Benidorm in second place.
Early goal
Thiago and Jonathan return to Barca Atletic
The two January ‘signings’ of Pep Guardiola for the first team, have returned to the reserves. Thiago Alcantara (18) and Jonathan dos Santos (19), were both seen training under the command of Luis Enrique at the Ciutat Esportiva on Monday morning and will be available for Barca Atletic’s next game against third division club Denia.
Earlier this year Pep Guardiola called up the two midfielders, along with Victor Vazquez (22) and Gai Assulin (18), to cover up the absences during the African Cup of Nations. Gai and Vazquez spent two weeks with the first team before eventually returning to the reserves, while Thiago and Jonathan continued for two more weeks (read more here).
The return of Keita and Touré from the Africa Cup of Nations, in good condition and the recovery of Sergio Busquets from the left kidney brusing he suffered, eventually led to the return of both the homegrown youngsters to the reserves as their chances to gain minutes with the first team have decreased considerably. Guardiola feels its better for the duo to continue accumulating minutes with the reserves rather than staying inactive for too long.
Liga 1, Week 23: Barcelona Atlètic 5-0 Gava CF (Updated)
Barça Atlètic chalked up another home win on Saturday, thrashing Gava 5-0 with goals from Jose Rueda (22), Elvis Onyema (23), Nolito (23), Jonathan Soriano (24) and Gai Assulin (18).
After going 14 games unbeaten, 12 wins and two draws Barca Atletic lost 1-0 to Mallorca B a fortnight ago and only drew 2-2 with Benidorm in their next game, but they got back to winning ways with a convincing win over Gava at the Mini Estadi on Saturday.
Chances from the off
Luis Enrique’s team were making chances right from the start with Elvis shooting wide on 4 minutes after being set up by Montoya and Gai down the left and two minutes later birthday boy Rueda opened the scoring with a great long range effort.
Liga 1, Week 22: Benidorm CF 2-2 Barcelona Atlètic
Barca Atletic managed to garner only one point from their trip to Foietes. The reserves went ahead with goals from Benja and Soriano in the first half but Benidorm drew the game with two goals in the second half.
Barca Atletic failed to repeat their away victory of the previous season against Benidorm and had to settle for a draw, despite having entered the break with a comfortable lead (0-2).
Great first half
Marc Bartra offered to Real Madrid
Spanish news site, ‘Diario El Confidential’, claims that La Masia youngster and FC Barcelona Atlètic central defender, Marc Bartra, has in recent days been offered to Real Madrid. Advisers of the youngster, who turns 19 on January 15, and whose contract expires on June 30, 2011, are reportedly concerned over the club’s future plans for the player and have now taken measures to secure his professional future.
Liga 1, Week 20: Barcelona Atlètic 3-2 Badalona
Barça Atlètic are unbeaten in 14 games, which beats the best streak so far under Luis Enrique, which was 13 last season. And they have also consolidated their second place, a point behind leaders Sant Andreu.
