Monday, 17 February 2014

Ahead of tommorrow Match with Manchester City: Barcelona's star-studded squad touch down in Manchester for Champions League clash at the Etihad







The Catalan giants will take on City in the last-16 first-leg on Tuesday and arrived in Manchester on Monday to begin their preparations
Barcelona's players have arrived at Manchester Airport ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Etihad on Tuesday.
The Catalan club will take on City in one of the most-eagerly awaited clashes of the competition to date.
And as Manuel Pellegrini put his side through their paces this afternoon, their opponents touched down in the UK to begin their preparations.

Unfortunately for City fans, there was no problem with Lionel Messi's luggage or passport, as the Argentinian arrived alongside Gerard Pique.
They were shortly followed by team-mates Carles Puyol and Cesc Fabregas, although the former Arsenal captain doesn't look too pleased to be returning to
Meanwhile, Barca full-back Dani Alves has had a dig at Manchester City, claiming they will never be as good as his side.
The Brazilian said: "City have good players – but they will never be Barcelona.
"They are a modern football club built on big transfer fees – but at Barcelona there is a history and class that dates back a long way."


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