Rubin Kazan followed up their shock victory against Barcelona a fortnight ago with a defensive masterclass to leapfrog their Catalan opponents in Champions League Group F ahead of the evening game between Dynamo Kiev and Inter Milan. Barcelona were the victims of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history when goals by Aleksandr Ryazantsev and Gokdeniz Karadeniz guided the Russians to a 2-1 victory at the Nou Camp a fortnight ago, also the first game they had won in the competition.

Although Barca dominated possession tonight they produced few clear-cut chances as the Russian champions produced a perfect defensive display and they could even have taken all three points had Alexander Bukharov taken his chances after being introduced as a substitute with a little under half an hour remaining. (more…)

Barcelona have confirmed captain Carles Puyol has signed a three-year extension to his current contract, keeping him at the Nou Camp until 2013. The club announced last week they had reached an agreement in principle with Puyol, whose current deal was set to expire next summer. (more…)

Manchester City’s Robinho is reportedly continuing with his public admiration of La Liga Champions Barcelona while recovering from a foot stress fracture in his native Brazil.

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This has to be the biggest upset of the Champions League so far this year. Barcelona definitely could have bagged a few more. Some incredible goals in this game.

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Cameroon International Samuel Eto’o wants 15% of his Transfer Fee to Inter Milan, an amount in the 3 Million Euro range.  And with Barcelona arguing that they should be on the hook only if the move had been within Spain, it’s now looking more likely a settlement will have to be agreed upon and distributed through the courts rather than an agreement between the club and it’s former player.

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I was honestly hoping for a more exciting game…point on the road for Barca though.