Barcelona B started off their league campaign in the Second Division with an away win against Celta Vigo 1-2, thanks to goals by Jonathan Soriano and Andreu Fontàs. Details of the match are below, along with the highlights and download links for the full match.
Spain U-21 coach Luis Milla has called up three FC Barcelona youngsters forward Bojan Krkic (19), attacking midfielder Thiago Alcantara (19) and winger Jeffren Suarez (21) for the upcoming qualifying games of the European U-21 Championship against Netherlands and Poland, to be held on 2nd and 7th of September respectively.
Catalan sports paper Sport reports that FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has already chosen the four players he will be promoting to the first team this season. Following the success of Sergio Busquets and Pedro Rodriguez in the first team over the last two seasons, the Santpedor born coach is clear that he prefers players from the clubs renowned ‘La Masia’ over paying millions for transfers that may or may not adapt to the Blaugrana system.
British sports tabloid The Daily Mail report that Premier League club Bolton Wanderers are interested in signing FC Barcelona midfielder and Spanish youth international Thiago Alcantara (19) on a season-long loan.
France vs Spain, UEFA U-19 European Championship – Final.
(Friday July 30 2010 @ 19:00 Barcelona time – Convert to local time)
Six FC Barcelona youngsters Alex Sanchez (GK), Martin Montoya (RB), Carles Planas (LB), Marc Bartra (CB), Oriol Romeu (DM), Thiago Alcantara (AM) start the match for Spain, while Ruben Rochina (CF) starts from the bench.
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FC Barcelona midfielder and Spain U-19 international Thiago Alcántara (19) is sure that the “magnificent” atmosphere within the Spain squad, and the fact the team has “no limits”, will be key factors in his side’s quest to win the European U-19 Championship.
Pure genius by Thiago Alcantara!
Spain vs England, Semi-final, UEFA U-19 European Championship.
(Tuesday July 27 2010 @ 16:00 Barcelona time – Convert to local time)
Six FC Barcelona youngsters Alex Sanchez (GK), Martin Montoya (RB), Carles Planas (LB), Marc Bartra (CB), Oriol Romeu (DM), Thiago Alcantara (AM) start the match for Spain, while Ruben Rochina (CF) starts from the bench.
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Croatia vs Spain, Matchday 3 of Group B, UEFA U-19 European Championship.
(Saturday July 24 2010 @ 16:00 Barcelona time – Convert to local time)
Four FC Barcelona youngsters Carles Planas (LB), Marc Bartra (CB), Thiago Alcantara (AM), Ruben Rochina start the match for Spain. Two players Alex Sanchez (GK), Oriol Romeu (DM) are on the bench, while Martin Montoya (RB) is suspended for the game.
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Spain vs Portugal, Match 1 of Group B, UEFA U-19 European Championship.
(Wednesday July 21 2010 @ 15:00 Barcelona time – Convert to local time)
Six FC Barcelona youngsters Alex Sanchez (Gk), Martin Montoya (RB), Carles Planas (LB), Marc Bartra (CB), Oriol Romeu (DM), Thiago Alcantara (AM) start the match for Spain, as forward Ruben Rochina starts from the bench.
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Luis Milla’s Spain side came from behind to open their Group B account with a win thanks to second-half goals from FC Barcelona’s Thiago Alcantara (19) and Real Madrid striker Rodrigo Moreno (19). Six Barcelona youngstars started the game for Spain while forward Ruben Rochina (19) came on as a super-sub.
Croatia vs Spain, Matchday 1 of Group B, UEFA U-19 European Championship.
(Sunday July 18 2010 @ 16:00 Barcelona time – Convert to local time)
Six FC Barcelona youngsters Alex Sanchez (Gk), Martin Montoya (RB), Carles Planas (LB), Marc Bartra (CB), Oriol Romeu (DM), Thiago Alcantara (AM) start the match for Spain, as forward Ruben Rochina starts from the bench.
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Madrid sports tabloid Marca reports that Spain U-19 coach Luis Milla has today released his final list consisting of 18 players for the European U-19 Championship’s, that will be held in France from Sunday.
Spain U-19 coach, Luis Milla, today revealed a list of 22 players who will assemble at the Soccer City of Las Rozas, Madrid, from July 4th-14th in preparation for the final phase of the European U-19 Championship, which will be held in Caen, France, from the 15th to 30th of next month.
FC Barcelona’s official website report that Barca Atletic midfielder and Spanish youth international Thiago Alcantara (19) has today renewed his contract until 2011, with two additional years to be added if he is registered with the first team.
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!
Catalan sports paper Sport today report that Barca Atletic midfielder and Spanish Youth international Thiago Alcántara (19) will renew his contract with FC Barcelona next week.
The June 30 is a key date that will define the future of five of the gems of Barca’s famed academy, as it is the day their contracts with Barca will end. As of today, it is difficult to know what lies in the future of Jonathan dos Santos, Gai Assulin, Thiago Alcantara, Victor Vazquez and Marc Bartra.
FC Barcelona are trying to act quickly in order to secure the services of their future stars whose contracts are due to expire shortly. The first being Barca Atletic defender and Spanish Youth international Martin Montoya (19), who has today agreed to renew his contract for two more years.
Luis Milla’s side reached the finals of the UEFA U-19 European Championship for the fifth season running as an emphatic win sealed first place in Group 4. Six FC Barcelona youngsters started the game with another on the bench.
Spain are on course to reach the UEFA European Under-19 Championship finals again as they overcame a spirited effort from Group 4 hosts Turkey in an eventual game in Eskisehir.
The Spanish football federation (SFA) have announced the squad list for the qualifiers of the European Under-19 Championship, which will be held in July this year.
Barca Atletic midfielder and Spanish Youth international Thiago Alcantara do Nascimento, celebrates his 19th birthday today. On behalf of everyone at totalBarca, we wish our hottest midfield prospect a very happy birthday!
Barcelona Atletic coach Luis Enrique will not be able to include for this Sunday’s game against Gramanet two Spanish youth internationals - full back Martín Montoya (19) and defensive midfielder Oriol Romeu (18), both suffering from various first degree injuries. These two now join the already injured list, including James Sobregrau (21), Armando Loazano (23) and Thiago Alcantara (18), again due to various injuries.
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
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
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.”
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.
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