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Pirlo, the LL Cool J of Serie A...Reader's choice: "Don't Call It Comeback" or "Doing it and doing it and doing it...well."

If there is any weekend to pick-up your Serie A match watching, this is the one.

FC Barcelona took a good step towards proceeding to Copa Del Rey final with a 1-1 draw at Mestella. Considering how tough we have found recently in Valencia, this draw is as good as a win - especially because of the away goal. In the 27th minute Jonas put Valencia ahead, but Carles Puyol equalised for Barca in the 36th minute.

It was a depleted Barcelona side that turned up in Valencia tonight, but it was also a team that does't give and they got a credible 1-1 draw in their Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg. Barca will be heavy favorites now to finish this tie off at the Camp Now.

Barca were given an early scare when Roberto Soldado raced onto a through ball, but Pinto came racing out of his goal to slide in and clear the danger, appearing to use his hand as he did so, only for play to be waved on.

Barcelona's shocking away form resulted in another loss last night, and with it any chance that Barca has of retaining their La Liga title this season.

Barcelona have now dropped a staggering 16 points away from him in the league this season. As incredible number. And a number that will cost Barca a chance to retain its La Liga crown.

Osasuna vs Barcelona 3-2 Highlights Video 2012 Goals Lekic Raul Garcia Tello Sanchez is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Osasuna vs Barcelona 3-2 Highlights Video 2012 Goals Lekic Raul Garcia Tello Sanchez is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Osasuna vs Barcelona 2012 ( Osasuna vs Barca Video below) Final score and result:- Osasuna vs Barcelona 3-2 ( Dejan Lekic*2, Raul Garcia/ Alexis Sanchez, Tello) Estadio Reyno de Navarra- Osasuna- [.

FC Barcelona has virtually assured themselves off a Quarter Final birth in this Season's Champions League competition with a 3-1 away victory against Bayern Leverkusen. This is the first time Guardiola has managed to win an away leg of the last 16 knock out stage in Champions League. Two goals from Sanchez and one from Messi was enough for Barca to see the German side off at their home.

Bayer Leverkusen 1-3 FC Barcelona Recap & Match Stats Champions League 14 February 2012 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

FC Barcelona defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

Bayer Leverkusen 1-3 FC Barcelona Recap

Barcelona cruised to a win in the first leg at the BayArena.

By JOHN BOSCHINI

Barcelona's march to a potential third UEFA Champions League title in four years is in full effect after a 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

The Catalan giants have all but conceded the La Liga crown to Real Madrid but are in good position in the Champions League after the first leg of the Round of 16.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE action was back after a break with Spanish representative FC BARCELONA travelling to BAYERN LEVERKUSEN for the 1º leg last 16 teams match. The final result was a 1 - 3 victory for Barcelona which "virtually" puts them into the quarter-final with the exception of a surprise result (possible) at "Camp Nou" in the 2º leg return match in two weeks.

A double from Alexis Sanchez and a goal from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League tie at the BayArena. Still smarting from a surprise 3-2 defeat to Osasuna at the weekend, the European Cup holders came out with intent and purpose and [.

Huge 3-1 win against Bayer Leverkusen in Germany last night by Barcelona. We all knew the stats going in: Barca had failed to win a round of 16 away match since Pep took over. The teams abysmal away form this year. And the injuries. The combination of those three had many fans wary of last night's game.

Philadelphia-area soccer fans are in for a treat at the end of the month.

Ghana and Chile will play an international friendly at PPL Park on Feb. 29, the Philadelphia Union announced on Friday. First kick is slated for 7 p.m.

The 29th, the same day as the U.S. men's national team friendly against Italy, is a FIFA fixture date, so all first-choice players should be made available.

Messi dominates in four goal performance against Valencia (Photo: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

A sensational four goal performance from Lionel Messi saw Barcelona rally from a goal down to demolish Valencia 5-1 at the Camp Nou on Sunday night.

The Catalans turned in their best performance of the season, eviscerating La Liga's third best side with a relentless display of attacking football, outshooting the visitors by an astounding 32-3 margin en route to a resounding home win.

By Chris Wright

The Champions League farted back into life last night with two last 16 games taking place, one of which being Barcelona's comfortable win over Bayer Leverkusen at the Bay-Arena.

Alexis Sanchez scored his first ever Champions League goal to put Barca 1-0 up at the interval, the Catalans ending the first half with with 78% of possession, while Leverkusen failed to register any corners, offsides or attempts on goal on target or otherwise.

By Chris Wright

The Champions League farted back into life last night with two last 16 games taking place, one of which being Barcelona's comfortable win over Bayer Leverkusen at the Bay-Arena.

Alexis Sanchez scored his first ever Champions League goal to put Barca 1-0 up at the interval, the Catalans ending the first half with with 78% of possession, while Leverkusen failed to register any corners, offsides or attempts on goal on target or otherwise.

Featuring FC Barcelona regular starter Alexis Sánchez, the Chile national soccer team (or Selección Chilena de Fútbol) is currently ranked twelveth in the world by FIFA. The team made it...