Barcelona: A New Era

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Transfer News


"Validillo signs for Barcelona"

Champions League finalists Barcelona have completed the signing of 17 year old Aturo Validillo from Real Betis for a fee of 17M. The youngster has signed a deal until 2017 worth a reportedly 40,000 a week contract after passing his medical just yesterday. The youngster who is bieng described as "the new David Villa" was also being tracked by Liga BBVA rivals Real Madrid has described the move as "the best moment of his life".

 

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Pre Season (Game 4)

Barcelona VS Napoli (Unicef Arena)

Barcelona faced Italian giants Napoli in what was to be the first game that the home side have played in there new stadium. The home side completely outclassed the Italian outfit with a 5-0 thrashing courtesy of 2 goals from David Villa and 2 goals from Argentinia international Lionel Messi.

The first of the Spaniards goals was an easy finish from the 6 yard box after great work from Lionel Messi. The second was much more of the strikers own work as he beats 2 players before scoring a curling shot from 25 yards. The Argentinian grabbed his first goal after an error from left winger Charles Zunniga left the ball at the mercy of his feet with the second goal more special as he wins the ball back in his own half before playing a 1-2 with Xavi Hernandez then finishes with a placed shot into the bottom left corner.

The highlight of the game was seen to be 17 year old Arturo Vadillio scoring his first goal for the club which was part of a stunning performance from the youngster who is set to have a bright future at the club.

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Full Time: Barcelona 5-0 Napoli

 

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Pre Season (Game 5)

Salamanca VS Barcelona


Barcelona ran out deserved winners against Salamanca today with the away side not letting there opponents have a single shot on goal in a match that was completely one sided. World player of the year Lionel Messi headed Barcelona into the lead from a Xavi corner kick. Young wonderkid Thiago scored his first goal of the pre season with an excellent overhead kick from the edge of the area. The day got from bad to worse when Javi Hernandez sliced the ball into his own goal. Lionel Messi got his second goal on 44 minutes with a clever shot from the edge of the area which came between 2 defenders and looked to have caught the keeper off guard. The 5th goal of the game came in the shape of 17 year old Arturo Vadillio who continues to impress the Barcelona coach Rowan Bromley with his second goal in as many games.

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Full Time: Salamanca 0-5 Barcelona