Barcelona had to settle for a single-goal victory against third-tier club CD L’Hospitalet in the first leg of their Spanish Cup last 32 tie on Wednesday, with Andres Iniesta scoring the game’s only goal.
The reigning European champions had to do without several first-team regulars due to international friendly matches this weekend.
However, coach Pep Guardiola still sent out a strong starting line-up containing the likes of Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernandez, Cesc Fabregas, David Villa and Iniesta for the short trip to L’Hospitalet, from the Barcelona suburbs.
In front of a surprisingly sparse crowd, Barca monopolised possession, but their only goal came from Iniesta, who beat home goalkeeper Jose Moragon with a superb strike from just outside the area four minutes before the interval.
It was almost 2-0 moments later when a Puyol header from a corner struck Seydou Keita and then hit the post.
Otherwise, Barca struggled to break down their hosts, who have won their last six league games, and will go to the Camp Nou for the return leg next month still in with a small chance of causing a huge upset.
This match was brought forward because Barcelona will be away at the Club World Cup in Japan when the remaining first leg matches are played in early December.
Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona in last season’s final, will face another third-tier side, in Ponferradina.
They are the current leading soccer tipsters in this month competition. See also tipsters rankings.
argy78
posts a 1X2 tip on Avondale Heights vs Green Gully 45 minutes ago |
|
frank_senso
posts a In-Play Last Team to Score tip on Peru U20 W vs Argentina U20 W 49 minutes ago |
|
frank_senso
posts a In-Play Half Time / Full Time tip on Manningham United U23 vs Dandenong City U23 50 minutes ago |
|
frank_senso
posts a In-Play 1X2 tip on Manningham United U23 vs Dandenong City U23 53 minutes ago |
|
frank_senso
posts a In-Play 1X2 tip on Puebla vs América 55 minutes ago |
|
frank_senso
posts a In-Play Over / Under tip on Cimarrones de Sonora II vs Mineros de Fresnillo 1 hour and 1 minute ago |
|
kinidi
posts a In-Play Over / Under tip on Panamá City vs Tauro II 1 hour and 12 minutes ago |
|
frank_senso
posts a In-Play Over / Under tip on Panamá City vs Tauro II 1 hour and 12 minutes ago |
|
kinidi
posts a In-Play Over / Under tip on Panamá City vs Tauro II 1 hour and 12 minutes ago |
|
frank_senso
posts a In-Play 1X2 tip on Panamá City vs Tauro II 1 hour and 13 minutes ago |
Upcoming football matches with excellent head to head records over their opponents.
Auckland City vs Western Springs |
Sign in to view more football matches.
Football clubs who play better for their home games H2H.
Cartaginés vs Pérez Zeledón |
Sign in to view more football matches.
Football clubs that play well for their away games.
Ehime vs Ventforet Kofu |
Sign in to view more football matches.
Motivated teams after winning five matches in a row or they have maintained a ten-match unbeaten run. The bookmakers label them as favourites for a reason.
Teams in crisis after five consecutive defeats or they did not win their last ten football matches. You should avoid betting on these underdogs.
Teams having a draw in the last five matches.
Teams that have not lost at home matches.
Abia Warriors |
Sign in to view more football teams.
Teams that have not won at away matches.
Abergavenny Town |
Sign in to view more football teams.
This tipsters ranking is based on single picks excluding doubles and multi accumulators. For the full ranking click here.
Tipsters with consecutive winnings in their recent predictions.
Tipsters whom have lost a few matches in a row. Bad luck you call it.
I like soccer punter because it's free, enjoyable and no risk taking, you just give out your predictions without any charges,also it gives rewards to its members and upgrade them to platninum levels.
From as little as $1 per soccer tip.
|
Arbitrage is an effective way to make guaranteed profits without losing your money.
Analyze soccer matches, inclusive of past results, head to head stats, today match fixtures, live soccer odds, players and team form.
Check the latest and fastest live score results for all football matches. Know who are the goalscorers, yellow card and red card offenders.
Read up these useful tips for soccer betting.
Get the listings of soccer leagues and competitions for each region, including past seasons results and football statistics.
Want to bet on a match today? Check out the list of today match fixtures.
Read MoreGet the match results for all the soccer matches around the globe. Inclusive of half-time, full-time results.
Read MoreAre you an expert in soccer betting? Join SoccerPunter Tipsters competition to challenge against the top football tipsters and win prizes!
Read MoreCopyright © 2002-2024 SoccerPunter Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Be the first to comment: