[ESP-ENG] La Semifinal Soñada, Pep Guardiola.. // The Dream Semifinal, Pep Guardiola..
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En esta ocasion, hablaremos de la Ultima semifinal de Champions League ganada por un equipo de Joseph "Pep" Guardiola, ocurrido en la temporada 2010/2011, dirigiendo al Futbol Club Barcelona, y contando con sus maximas estrellas, Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta y Carles Puyol, nada mas y nada menos contra su maximo rival, disputando en este torneo, el Clasico de España y del Mundo, contra el Real Madrid, dirigido en esa epoca por Jose Mourinho, y liderado en el campo por Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos y Cristiano Ronaldo.
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On this occasion, we will talk about the last semi-final of the Champions League won by a team of Joseph "Pep" Guardiola, which occurred in the 2010/2011 season, directing Futbol Club Barcelona, and counting on its top stars, Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol, nothing more and nothing less against their greatest rival, playing in this tournament, the Classic of Spain and the World, against Real Madrid, directed at that time by Jose Mourinho, and led on the field by Iker Casillas , Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo.
La roja directa sobre el central Merengue, fue el punto de inflexion en el encuentro, que para el momento se encontraba 0-0, siendo expulsado tambien en ese momento por sus reclamos fuera de tono, el Tecnico merengue Jose Mourinho, terminando en las gradas del estadio; El Madrid, con un jugador menos, no pudo detener a un FC Barcelona que estaba inspirado, y con su mejor jugador Lionel Messi en su maxima expresion goleadora y futbolistica, no fueron rivales para el famoso tiki taka el cual parecia un reloj suizo, orquestado indudablemente por Pep Guardiola.
El choque se presento con el Barcelona liderando el encuentro, mientras que el Real Madrid, atacaba a contragolpe, su manera de ataque mas letal. Pero mo fue sino hasta el minuto 76 cuando Ibrahim Afellay, desbordo por la banda derecha, lanza un centro y llego completamente solo Lionel Messi para aperturar el marcador, 0-1 a favor del FC Barcelona. Esta no fue la ultima palabra del Crack Argentino; ya que tuvo tiempo de enmarcar un jugadon (la marca de la casa) y colgar en el marcador el 0-2 definitivo, cerrando de esa forma el partido de ida, y dejando casi sentenciada la eliminatoria, a esperas de lo que sucederia en el partido de vuelta que se jugo en el Camp Nou de Barcelona.
4 super classics were played over the course of 2 weeks, alternating the Champions semi-final, with the Copa del Rey semi-final (also won by the Blaugranas), and the second leg of the Spanish League. In the first leg, played at the Santiago Bernabeu in the City of Madrid, a very balanced game was presented, marked by the expulsion of Real Madrid center-back Pepe for a rude foul on Dani Alves; but the group cule, gave a strong blow on the table, by winning the match 2 to 0, which brought them even closer to playing a new final, which would be played at the mythical Wembley stadium.
The direct red on the central Merengue, was the turning point in the meeting, which for the moment was 0-0, being expelled also at that time for his claims out of tune, the Merengue Technician Jose Mourinho, finishing in the stands of the stadium; Madrid, with one less player, could not stop an inspired FC Barcelona, and with their best player Lionel Messi at his best scorer and soccer expression, they were no rivals for the famous tiki taka which looked like a Swiss watch, orchestrated undoubtedly by Pep Guardiola.
The clash was presented with Barcelona leading the match, while Real Madrid attacked with a counterattack, their most lethal way of attacking. But it wasn't until minute 76 when Ibrahim Afellay, overflowed on the right wing, threw a cross and Lionel Messi arrived completely alone to open the scoring, 0-1 in favor of FC Barcelona. This was not the last word of the Argentine Crack; since he had time to frame a game (the house brand) and hang the final 0-2 on the scoreboard, thus closing the first leg, and leaving the tie almost sentenced, waiting for what would happen in the return match that was played at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
El primer tiempo transcurrio muy movido, pero ningun conjunto logro abrir el marcador, terminando 0-0 a los 45 minutos; no fue sino hasta el minuto 54, cuando un pase quirurgico de Andres Iniesta, quien habilito a Pedro Rodriguez, este domino el balon y definio de manera precisa, una jugada del manual "made in Barça", fue un tanto que sentenciaba el partido y colocaba el ultimo clavo al ataud del Real Madrid, quien estaba obligado a marcar 3 goles en 36 minutos.
El Real Madrid no se rindio, y en el Minuto 64, con un jugadon de Marcelo, lograron nivelar el cotejo a 1 gol, con el unico remate del partido por parte del conjunto merengue; el Barcelona fue matando el partido con suavidad, control y sin arriesgar, intentando jugar en campo contrario contra un Madrid que se quedaba sin recursos. A poco del final, el Camp Nou homenajeaba al Lateral izquierdo del FC Barcelona, Erick Abidal, quien regresaba a los campos de juego despues de ser operado de un tumor en el higado meses antes, estallando la celebracion en el estadio, ganando la serie 3-1 y accediendo a la gran final que se disputaria en el nuevo Wembley de Inglaterra contra el Manchester United, dirigido por Sir Alex Ferguson; YA EL RESTO ES HISTORIA.
In the second leg, those led by Pep Guardiola appealed to their soccer identity, against a Real Madrid that fought with all their arguments, and with a more offensive team than in the first leg, even so they did not manage to alter the game of possession and control of the ball of FC Barcelona. Those of Pep had it clear, they had to defend with the ball, since if the rival does not have it, they will not be able to generate options (philosophy of Johan Cruyff).
The first half was very busy, but no team managed to open the scoring, ending 0-0 at 45 minutes; It was not until minute 54, when a surgical pass from Andres Iniesta, who enabled Pedro Rodriguez, dominated the ball and defined precisely, a play from the manual "made in Barça", was a goal that sentenced the game and put the last nail in the coffin of Real Madrid, who was forced to score 3 goals in 36 minutes.
Real Madrid did not give up, and in the 64th minute, with a play by Marcelo, they managed to level the match to 1 goal, with the only shot of the match by the merengue team; Barcelona was killing the game with smoothness, control and without risking, trying to play in the opposite field against a Madrid that was running out of resources. Shortly after the end, the Camp Nou paid tribute to the left back of FC Barcelona, Erick Abidal, who returned to the playing fields after being operated on for a liver tumor months before, exploding the celebration in the stadium, winning series 3 -1 and accessing the grand final to be played at the new Wembley in England against Manchester United, led by Sir Alex Ferguson; ALREADY THE REST IS HISTORY.
Espero les haya gustado recordar este maravilloso momento, la semifinal exitosa de Pep Giardiola como DT, y la ultima vez que se enfrentaron Barcelona y Real Madrid en el panorama Europeo a esa altura del campeonato.
I hope you liked to remember this wonderful moment, Pep Giardiola's successful semifinal as DT, and the last time Barcelona and Real Madrid met on the European scene at that point in the championship.
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Esos años los choques entre Madrid y Barca estuvieron intensos. Creo que sin la exigencia de competir contra aquel Barca legendario el Madrid nunca hubiera podido ganar las Champions de años recientes. Sufrieron, salieron derrotados, aprendieron a sufrir y eventualmente conseguieron sus triunfos.
Sorprende que Guardiola lleve 10 años sin jugar una final de Champions, pero ya en unas semanas lo hará de nuevo.