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Champions League | Round-Of-16
Feb 18, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
 
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0-2

FT(HT: 0-0)
Messi (54' pen.), Alves (90')
Reaction
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Manuel Pellegrini charged by UEFA for criticising Champions League referee
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is charged by UEFA for accusing referee Jonas Eriksson of favouring Barcelona in their Champions League encounter.
Feb 21, 17:20
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Manuel Pellegrini apologises for referee comments
Manuel Pellegrini apologises for the comments toward referee Jonas Eriksson that have landed him in hot water with UEFA.
Feb 21, 13:43
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Sergio Busquets: 'Making excuses is for losers'
Barcelona star Sergio Busquets brands Manchester City "losers" for complaining about the referee after their Champions League defeat.
Feb 20, 21:12
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Robbie Savage blasts "shocking" Manuel Pellegrini
Robbie Savage blasts Manchester City Manuel Pellegrini for the Chilean's tactics in their 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 20, 20:52
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UEFA to investigate Manuel Pellegrini's critique of Champions League referee
UEFA announce that they will investigate Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's comments about Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson.
Feb 20, 15:27
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FIFA chief Jim Boyce defends referee Jonas Eriksson
FIFA chief Jim Boyce defends referee Jonas Eriksson following comments made by Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Feb 20, 06:13
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Martin Demichelis: 'Penalty was my mistake'
Martin Demichelis insists that it was not a refereeing mistake that led to the penalty in the defeat to Barcelona.
Feb 20, 04:29
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Samir Nasri: 'We have quality to reach quarter-finals'
Samir Nasri is confident that Manchester City can produce a shock and recover from the 2-0 loss to Barcelona to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
Feb 20, 03:09
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Pablo Zabaleta optimistic despite Barcelona defeat
Pablo Zabaleta believes that Manchester City can still reach the Champions League quarter-finals despite their first-leg defeat to Barcelona in the last 16.
Feb 19, 15:57
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Victor Valdes: 'We have not lost our edge'
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes laughs off suggestions that the Catalan outfit are not the team that they once were.
Feb 19, 14:36
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Javier Mascherano pleased with Barcelona win
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano praises his side following Tuesday's 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League.
Feb 19, 14:23
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Manchester City delete tweet praising Martin Demichelis before red card
Manchester City reportedly delete a tweet praising Martin Demichelis's performance before he was sent off during his side's defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 19, 13:58
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Dani Alves 'tired' of referee talk
Barcelona defender Dani Alves does not believe that the referee influenced their 2-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash.
Feb 19, 13:05
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Alvaro Negredo: 'Manchester City will fight at Camp Nou'
Alvaro Negredo claims that Manchester City will "fight" Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Feb 19, 12:27
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Manuel Pellegrini to face UEFA action after criticising referee?
Manuel Pellegrini could reportedly face disciplinary action from UEFA for slamming the Swedish referee in Manchester City's defeat to Barcelona.
Feb 19, 09:09
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Gerardo Martino: 'We will not relax'
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino insists that his team will not relax following the 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Tuesday.
Feb 19, 02:12
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Dani Alves: 'Don't write off Manchester City yet'
Dani Alves warns his Barcelona teammates not to write off Man City's chances of recovering from their first-leg Champions League defeat tonight.
Feb 18, 22:37
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Manuel Pellegrini slams referee performance
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegini slams the performance of referee Jonas Eriksson as his side lose 2-0 to Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 18, 22:28
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Andres Iniesta praises "excellent" Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says that his side are "not taking anything for granted" after their Champions League victory over Manchester City.
Feb 18, 22:24
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Cesc Fabregas hails "great result"
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that his side proved their doubters wrong with their Champions League win over Manchester City.
Feb 18, 22:06
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Vincent Kompany bemoans too many "silly fouls"
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany bemoans too many "silly fouls" as they lose 2-0 to Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 18, 22:05

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 2-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.

Match Report

Barcelona beat Manchester City 2-0 in their Champions League last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the last-16 Champions League clash as Manchester City lose 2-0 to Barcelona at the Etihad.

HT Report

Manchester City and Barcelona play out a goalless first half in their Champions League meeting at the Etihad Stadium.

Team News

Both Gael Clichy and Aleksandar Kolarov start for Manchester City against Barcelona in tonight's Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Manchester City's home clash with Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Build-up
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Christian Tello wary of Manchester City's attacking threat
Barcelona winger Christian Tello admits that he is wary of Manchester City's attacking threat.
Feb 18, 19:30
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Xavi expects tough test from "monster" Yaya Toure
Barcelona midfielder Xavi talks up the talents of Manchester City's Yaya Toure ahead of their meeting in the Champions League this evening.
Feb 18, 19:15
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Daniel Alves: 'I'd never heard of Manchester City'
Barcelona defender Daniel Alves says that he used to think that Manchester United were the only club from the city.
Feb 18, 16:31
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Thierry Henry backing Barcelona to beat Manchester City
Thierry Henry backs his former side Barcelona to advance from their last-16 Champions League clash with Manchester City.
Feb 18, 14:36
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Denis Suarez: 'Barcelona favourites against Manchester City'
Denis Suarez says that his current side Barcelona are the favourites to progress from their Champions League last-16 clash with his former team Manchester City.
Feb 18, 13:30
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Gerardo Martino: 'Possession will be key'
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino reiterates the importance of possession in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Manchester City.
Feb 18, 13:17
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David Silva: 'Manchester City can come of age against Barcelona'
David Silva believes that Manchester City can "come of age" if they defeat Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 18, 13:12
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi to wear new multi-coloured boots for European clash
Barcelona star Lionel Messi will debut his new Adidas boots in tonight's Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Feb 18, 13:01
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Neymar: 'Manchester City miles behind Barcelona'
Neymar says that Manchester City have a "long way" to go before they reach the level of Barcelona ahead of tonight's Champions League tie.
Feb 18, 07:47
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Yaya Toure: 'I didn't join Manchester City for money'
Yaya Toure shrugs off claims that financial reasons were behind his decision to swap Barcelona for Manchester City in 2010.
Feb 18, 07:32
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Pedro: 'I am a fan of Manchester City'
Barcelona winger Pedro admits that he enjoys watching Man City play ahead of meeting the Sky Blues in the Champions League tonight.
Feb 18, 07:03
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'We plan to attack Barcelona'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini claims that his side will attack Barcelona in the Champions League this evening.
Feb 18, 02:15
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Gerardo Martino talks up 'tightest' Champions League tie
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino says that his side's tie with Manchester City will be the tightest in the next round of the Champions League.
Feb 17, 21:02
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Gerard Pique: 'Barcelona want to prove themselves'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that his side are determined to prove that they are still the best in the world as they take on Manchester City on Tuesday.
Feb 17, 19:38
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Cesc Fabregas 'not worried' about Manchester City
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that he is 'not worried' about facing Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Feb 17, 18:43
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Jamie Redknapp: 'Samir Nasri return boosts Manchester City'
Jamie Redknapp believes that Manchester City have a better chance of beating Barcelona following Samir Nasri's return to fitness.
Feb 17, 15:34
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Sergio Aguero ruled out of Barcelona clash
Sergio Aguero will miss Manchester City's Champions League last-16 first-leg tie with Barcelona.
Feb 17, 13:37
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Pedro wanted to avoid Manchester City
Pedro says that Manchester City are the strongest team that Barcelona could have drawn in the last-16 stage of the Champions League.
Feb 17, 13:17
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Neymar predicting "difficult" Manchester City clash
Barcelona forward Neymar predicts a "difficult" last-16 Champions League clash with Manchester City.
Feb 17, 13:04
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Fernandinho trains for Manchester City, Sergio Aguero absent
Fernandinho takes part in Manchester City's training session ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Barcelona, while Sergio Aguero is absent for the start.
Feb 17, 11:20
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Barcelona's top five wins over English clubs
Ahead of Barcelona's clash with Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out five of the Catalan giants' best victories over English clubs.
Feb 17, 11:19
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Manchester City's Yaya Toure: 'No pressure on us against Barcelona'
Yaya Toure insists that there is no pressure on Manchester City ahead of their Champions League tie against Barcelona on Tuesday.
Feb 17, 09:07
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'Fernandinho could play against Barcelona'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini claims that Fernandinho could return against Barcelona.
Feb 17, 06:15
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Jesus Navas: 'We have to pressure Barcelona'
Manchester City midfielder Jesus Navas is adamant that his side have to pressure Barcelona to stifle their gameplan in their Champions League clash this week.
Feb 17, 04:50
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'I don't fear Barcelona'
Manuel Pellegrini says that Manchester City's match against Barcelona in the Champions League is good for everyone connected with the club.
Feb 16, 23:54
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Samir Nasri: 'Chelsea win can inspire Barcelona scalp'
Samir Nasri hopes that Manchester City's win over Chelsea can inspire them to beating Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Feb 16, 14:14
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Carles Puyol: 'Nothing between Manchester City, Barcelona'
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol believes that his side will be evenly matched when they travel to Manchester City in the Champions League this week.
Feb 16, 14:02
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Barcelona's Andres Iniesta wary of Manchester City challenge
Andres Iniesta admits that Manchester City will pose a "tough" challenge to Barcelona in the Champions League last 16.
Feb 16, 05:36
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Barcelona's Daniel Alves slams Manchester City
Daniel Alves claims that Manchester City will never be as 'classy' a club as Barcelona.
Feb 16, 04:17
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Yaya Toure admits Barcelona affection
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure admits that he will experience mixed emotions upon returning to Barcelona as an opposition player next month.
Feb 15, 18:37
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City97202091123
2Liverpool97111751222
3Arsenal95311710718
4Aston Villa95311611518
5Chelsea95221911817
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton94411612416
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest9441117416
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs94141810813
9Brentford94141818013
10Fulham93331212012
11Bournemouth93331111012
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle9333910-112
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham93241316-311
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd9324811-311
15Leicester CityLeicester92341317-49
16Everton92341016-69
17Crystal Palace9135611-56
18Ipswich TownIpswich9045920-114
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves90271225-132
20Southampton9018619-131


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