Athletic Bilbao vs FC Barcelona [Copa del Rey Final 2012]

[ulizinho]

L'últim acte, the last act of Pep Guardiola's (first) time at FC Barcelona. At the same time the last and only option to win a title this season for the Blaugrana. Athletic lost the Europa League final to Atlético, in whose stadium these two will meet. The Basques finished 10th, therefore this is also their only chance to make something out of the season. Ingredients for a great match are all there.

Streams

Last picture I personally want to see:

[matt_aut]

If it wasn't against Barcelona, and especially Pep's last match, I wouldn't mind to see Athletic finally win another title.
Alexis should be fine for the game, so aside from the defense (Puyol and Alves injured) the best team is available for today!

[Bunkertor]

Uhm why is this game UEFA Cup runner up vs. nothing ?

[ulizinho]

Uhm why is this game UEFA Cup runner up vs. nothing ?

Nah, it's Europa League runner up vs World Club Champion
Nice to see, that Matt and I are not all alone at this last peak of season 2011/12

[Bunkertor]

Wat. Wait. I thought Real had won the Copa del Rey

[ulizinho]

Wat. Wait. I thought Real had won the Copa del Rey

RM won it in 2010/11, they were thrown out of the competition by FCB in the quarter finals last january

[Bunkertor]

Ah, now i googled and can remember. Well, that´s an important game today, it seems.

[hoblos]

I'm in Madrid. Amazing atmosphere. Bilbao and Barca fans everywhere and very noisy. It'll be an incredible atmosphere in the Calderon!

[TheHurtLocker873]

Looking forward to this. Both teams play the game how it should.

I'm going for Barcelona to win 4-2, and Pep to sign off in style......

You're more than welcome, ( and able ), to fill Fergies shoes at Old Trafford...

[matt_aut]

Athletic: Iraizoz, Iraola, Amorebieta, Ekiza, Aurtenetxe, De Marcos, Javi Martínez, Ibai, Susaeta, Muniain y Llorente

FC Barcelona: Pinto, Montoya, Piqué, Mascherano, Adriano; Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta; Pedro, Messi y Alexis

I thought Cesc would start instead of Alexis but otherwise no surprises.

[matt_aut]

A lot of fuss was made about both sets of fans booing the spanish anthem. I wonder how the commentators on tve will react. Great stream on the spanish sopcast and amazing atmosphere in the Calderón!

[ulizinho]

Athletic: Iraizoz, Iraola, Amorebieta, Ekiza, Aurtenetxe, De Marcos, Javi Martínez, Ibai, Susaeta, Muniain y Llorente

FC Barcelona: Pinto, Montoya, Piqué, Mascherano, Adriano; Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta; Pedro, Messi y Alexis

You beat me by two tenths of a second!
Peeeeeeedriiiiiiitooooo!

[TheHurtLocker873]

1-0... bull in a china shop

[Bunkertor]

I just wated to write something about the impact of the pedro lad...then scoooooooooooore

[matt_aut]

Peeedrooooo

As very often, comes up with goals in important games.

[ulizinho]

Tiqui taca maquina runs smoothly

[Admin]

Enjoy the game, Barca already with an early lead

[ulizinho]

Messiiiiii Messiiiiii Messiiiiii

[matt_aut]

Meeeessiiiiiii

Was only a matter of time, Athletic without any chance so far. Even a cock up by Pinto wouldn't be that much of a problem now

[Admin]

Easy game so far for Barca, already 3-0 after 25 minutes!