Barcelona defeated Valencia in the 1st Leg of the 5th Round of the Spanish Cup.
Barca will take a 2-0 lead to the Mestalla next week after a masterclass from Brazilian winger Robinho.
Barca 2-0 Valencia - Robinho(3) Ibrahimovic(62)
Robinho has so far been indifferent for Barcelona this season scoring 4 goals in 10 appearances this season.
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FC Porto have confirmed the signing of Barcelona youth player Sergi Roberto.
The 18-year-old Spanish midfielder was deemed surplus to requirements at Barca and was overjoyed after his £400k move to Portugal.
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Barcelona have completed the signing of Italian starlet Lorenzo Crisetig on a free transfer.
The stylish 17-year-old midfielder will earn former club Internazionale around £1.5m in compensation after completing his move to the European Champions.
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Barca snap up Italian starlet
The transfer of Mattia Destro from Internazionale to Barcelona for a fee of around £2m has been finalised.
The 19-year-old forward will complete his move at the end of the current season. Destro is expected to provide cover for the first team squad next season.
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Fab Barca through to the semis
Cesc Fabregas fired Barcelona into the last four of the Spanish Cup after a 1-0 over Tenerife.
Tenerife 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 0-3) Fabregas(73)
It now looks like European Champions Barcelona will face League Champions Real Madrid for a place in the final.
Barcelona were beaten on penalties in last year's final by bitter rivals Espanyol.
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El Grande Classico Triple Header
Anticipation is growing as Barcelona prepare to face Real Madrid 3 times in the next 4 games.
First up is the first leg of the Spanish Cup Semi Final at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona have stepped up a gear as the La Liga title race nears the home straight.
The Catalans beat Real Madrid at the Nou Camp to go top and since then they have been in irresistible form as they aim to wrestle the League Title from Los Blancos.
Barcelona 2-1 Tenerife - Ibrahimovic(43) Villa(51) - Nino(49)
Getafe 2-6 Barcelona - Casquero(9) Soldado(63) - Pedro(11,15) Messi(17,29,51) Villa(22)
Barcelona 3-0 Villarreal - Pique(55) Villa(77,89)
Barca are now 2 points ahead of Real with 67 points from 28 games.
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Robinho to leave Camp Nou
Brazilian winger Robinho looks set to leave the Nou Camp after a disappointing season in Barcelona.
The 27-year-old has expressed his desire to leave the European Champions and has even missed training on two occasions.
Robinho has made 18 appearances scoring 5 goals in all competitions this season.