Barcelona se juega la vida ante el Atleti en medio de la polémica

La situación en el vestidor del Barcelona está más tensa que nunca y es que los resultados no han acompañado al equipo de Quique Setién y parece ser que dejaron ir La Liga en el empate a dos contra el Celta de Vigo. Hoy los culés se juegan la …

La situación en el vestidor del Barcelona está más tensa que nunca y es que los resultados no han acompañado al equipo de Quique Setién y parece ser que dejaron ir La Liga en el empate a dos contra el Celta de Vigo.

Hoy los culés se juegan la temporada contra un siempre complicado Atlético de Madrid, que para mala fortuna del Barcelona, los capitalinos llegan en estupenda forma con una racha de cuatro victorias consecutivas, donde solo les han convertido un gol, una muralla la que tiene Simeone.

La frustración de los jugadores del Barcelona fue evidente en el terreno de juego en Vigo, las cámaras de televisión captaron un momento en el que el asistente técnico de Setién, Eder Sarabia, buscó dirigirse a Leo Messi en varias ocasiones recibiendo el desaire evidente del astro argentino. En la misma pausa hidratante, Rakitic y Luis Suárez tuvieron actitudes similares a las del argentino con otros integrantes del cuerpo técnico.

¿Se rompió el vestidor de Barcelona?

Según reportó Radio Barcelona, a Messi y a Suárez no les gustan las formas de Sarabia en el vestuario y prefieren tratar directamente con Quique Setién, quien a su vez confirmó en rueda de prensa que hubo momentos de tensión en las reuniones posteriores al partido en Celta de Vigo.

Gerard Piqué publicó un tuit que decía que el equipo no se rendiría en su lucha por LaLiga, por lo que parece ser, están enfocando la energía en dar vuelta a la situación.

Atlético de Madrid podría poner la estocada final al Barcelona

Sin proponérselo, el Atlético de Madrid podría ayudar a su acérrimo rival, ese que comparte con el Barcelona, el Real Madrid y es que si el equipo de Simeone consigue los tres puntos, no solo se acerca a ocho unidades de Barcelona, sino que lo aleja a cinco puntos de los merengues en el supuesto de que el jueves ganen al Getafe de locales.

Unos van y otros vienen

Se acabó la pesadilla de Arda Turan con el Barcelona y es que el contrato del turco por fin finalizó tras cinco años con más penas que glorias para el jugador que llegó procedente del Atlético de Madrid en 2015 siendo un referente de su equipo. En total jugó 55 partidos oficiales con los culés y anotó 15 goles.

El que llega es Miralem Pjanic procedente de Juventus en un intercambio por el juvenil Arthur. El centrocampista bosnio de 30 años de edad ya dio sus primeras declaraciones como blaugrana:

“El Barcelona es uno de los clubes más grandes del mundo, y ser parte de él es el peldaño más alto para cualquier futbolista. Para mí se ha cumplido un sueño. Estoy feliz, orgulloso, no sólo por mí sino también por mis padres y por toda Bosnia-Herzegovina. Nunca olvido de donde he partido”, afirmó el jugador.

Otro que podría regresar al Barcelona es Pep Guardiola según reportó el Daily Express de Inglaterra. Pues la entidad española está a la espera de la resolución del TAS al Manchester City por la sanción impuesta por violar el Fair Play financiero, por lo que los citizens podrían quedar fuera de competencias europeas por dos años, algo que aprovecharía el Barcelona para convencer a Guardiola de regresar.

Sin embargo en España afirman que Pep no volvería a Barcelona como director técnico sino como director deportivo y que Xavi se haría cargo de la dirección técnica y juntos trabajar en el nuevo proyecto de Barcelona aprovechando el final de la carrera de Lionel Messi.

Entre el caos y el escándalo hoy Barcelona se juega la vida en el partido más importante de la temporada, estaremos pendientes.

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¿Pep Guardiola de regreso en el Barcelona?

En Inglaterra ya comenzaron los rumores de la posibilidad de que Pep Guardiola regrese a Barcelona como técnico. Las suposiciones llegan en medio de una disputa legal, donde Guardiola tendría prohibido llevar a su equipo, el Manchester City, a …

En Inglaterra ya comenzaron los rumores de la posibilidad de que Pep Guardiola regrese a Barcelona como técnico. Las suposiciones llegan en medio de una disputa legal, donde Guardiola tendría prohibido llevar a su equipo, el Manchester City, a participar en competencias europeas durante los siguientes dos años, después de ser acudado de incumpli el fair play financiero.

Los rumores podrían terminar pronto, después de que el Tribunal de Arbitraje Deportivo (TAS) anuncie su veredicto, que podría venir en los próximos días.

Por su parte, el Barcelona parece que necesita regresar a su técnico a casa, después de 8 temporadas sin él, y una pésima racha este año con Setién. Además, Guardiola ha liderado al Manchester City ya por cuatro años, por lo que no resultaría imposible que cierre su ciclo con el club británico.

Especulaciones, puras especulaciones. ¿Pero a poco no les emocionaría volver a ver a Messi y el Barcelona liderados por Guardiola?

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EPL: Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Chelsea and Manchester City English Premier League soccer matchup, with soccer betting odds, picks and best bets.

Chelsea (15 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses) welcomes Manchester City (20-3-7) Thursday at 3:15 p.m. ET in a battle between two clubs in the top four of the English Premier League table. We analyze the Chelsea-Manchester City sports betting odds and lines, while providing English Premier League betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Chelsea vs. Manchester City: Key injuries

Chelsea

  • F Callum Hudson-Odoi (ankle) questionable
  • D Fikayo Tomori (muscular) out
  • MF Marco van Ginkel (cruciate ligament) out

Manchester City

  • F Sergio Aguero (knee) out
  • GK Claudio Bravo (thigh) questionable
  • D Eric Garcia (concussion) out
  • D Aymeric Laporte (hamstring) doubtful
  • F Leroy Sane (knee) doubtful
  • D John Stones (ankle) questionable

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Chelsea vs. Manchester City: EPL odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Manchester City 2, Chelsea 1

Moneyline (ML)

MAN CITY (-125) has been on a mission since returning from the three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The team has posted a pair of clean sheets against Burnley (5-0) and vs. Arsenal (3-0). Now, it will try to upend Chelsea (+310), which lurks fourth in the EPL table, but 12 points back of second-place Man City. It won’t be a blowout at Stamford Bridge in Fulham, but Man City will come away with three points on this business trip.

MAN CITY TO WIN AND BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+210) is a value play. Man City is not going to keep rattling off clean sheets, and The Blues are easily the most potent offense it will have faced since returning.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 3.5 (-200) will cost you a pretty penny, but this one shouldn’t see more than three goals. Man City has been locking it down on defense, while Chelsea yielded just one goal to Aston Villa in its only game since the return. Plus, Chelsea has coughed up only one goal in the past three matches across all competitions. In addition, Man City lost striker and leading goal scorer Sergio Aguero (16 goals, 24 matches) to a knee injury Monday vs. Burnley – manager Pep Guardiola said after the game that it “doesn’t look good.” Unfortunately for Man City, Aguero is expected to miss the remainder of the EPL campaign.

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Manchester City vs. Burnley Live Stream, Premier League Lineups, TV Channel, Start Time, How to Watch

Manchester City will welcome Burnley on Monday to Etihad Stadium, you can stream all the Premier League action right here.

In Premier League action on Monday, we have fan-favorite Manchester City taking on Burnley at Etihad Stadium which could be their final match as Champions of England.

Man City is 23 points behind league-leading Liverpool and it might just be too much for the club to overcome this time around.

Manchester City vs. Burnley

  • When: Monday, June 22
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NBCSN, NBC Universo
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Manchester City made a confident return to Premier League when they took on Arsenal last match out, winning 3-0 lead by Kevin De Bruyne. Pep Guardiola and his men came out strong and he has to be proud of that but Liverpool might just be too far ahead in the table for them.

Burnley will have a tough time with Manchester City as they normally do but there is no better time than now to put up a fight against the second-placed Man City.

Man City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodri, Foden; Bernardo, Aguero, Sterling

Burnley possible starting lineup:
Pope; Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Hendrick, Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Vydra, Rodriguez

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal Live Stream, Premier League Lineups, TV Channel, Start Time, How to Watch

The Champions, Manchester City will welcome Arsenal to Etihad Stadium in a matchup fans have been waiting for, stream it right here.

After a little over three months, the Premier League makes its return to England with a headlining match that includes Champions Manchester City welcoming Arsenal to Etihad Stadium in Machester, England.

Fans have been waiting for this match as it has been rescheduled twice already this year. This was the first game to be postponed due to coronavirus, after Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta had tested positive for COVID-19. He’ll make his first return tonight to Etihad as the Arsenal boss.

Manchester City vs. Arsenal

  • When: Wednesday, June 17
  • Time: 3:15 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
  • TV Channel: NBCSN, NBC Universo
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Mikel Arteta will get his shot against Pep Guardiola for the first time since departing from Man City. There is nobody with more knowledge on how City plays more than Arteta and this should be fantastic to watch as it unfolds throughout the match.

Man City will look to continue the dominance it has over Arsenal, winning their last six meetings. Arteta and Arsenal will need to keep an eye on Kevin De Bruyne if they want a chance to upset the Champions!

Man City possible starting lineup: Ederson; Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling

Arsenal possible starting lineup: Leno; Bellerin, Mari, Luiz, Tierney; Ceballos, Xhaka; Pepe, Ozil, Aubameyang; Lacazette

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EPL: Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Arsenal and Manchester City English Premier League soccer matchup, with soccer betting odds, picks and best bets.

Arsenal (9-6-13) travels to meet Manchester City (18-7-3) Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. ET as the English Premier League resumes play after a three-month absence due to the global coronavirus pandemic situation. We analyze the Arsenal-Manchester City sports betting odds and lines, while providing English Premier League betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Manchester City vs. Arsenal: Key injuries

Manchester City

  • M Kevin De Bruyne (shoulder) available
  • C-B Aymeric Laporte (knee) available

Arsenal

  • D Calum Chambers (knee) out
  • M Lucas Torreira (ankle) out

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal: EPL odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Manchester City 2, Arsenal 1

Moneyline (ML)

Man City (-286) will cost you a pretty penny – or pound, if you like – on the match result 3-way line. While Man City is certainly fit for this 199th meeting against Arsenal (+750), who knows if Pep Guardiola’s bunch will have any rust at the Etihad after a nearly quarter of a year layoff.

Perhaps a more attractive wager to make is the match result and both teams to score prop. MAN CITY TO WIN AND BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+135) is a strong value, and it might be a good idea to take it slow as the club’s feel each other out and get their sea legs back. Man City has won 28 of their past 33 home matches in EPL play, and six straight against Arsenal across all competitions, so if you want to play the moneyline, there is a high probability of a win. Just play at your own risk, as that’s a lot of chalk to eat. Every $2.86 bet on Man City to win on the 3-way line will only profit $1 if it does so.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 3.5 (-134) is a solid value here. While Man City has found the back of the net 68 times in 28 matches, posting at least two goals in eight of its past nine home matches, again, remember the rust factor. The two clubs will also be playing in front of no fans, so emotionally it remains to be seen how they respond.

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How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Celta de Vigo, La Liga Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

Watch Real Madrid vs. Celta de Vigo Live Online.

La Liga leaders Real Madrid hope to beat Celta Vigo for the fifth time in a row when they host the Galicians at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Celta ended its four-match winless streak by surprising Sevilla 2-1 in Week 23 to climb out of the relegation zone, but a trip to the leaders could result in them slipping into the bottom three once again.

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Real Madrid vs. Celta de Vigo

  • When: Sunday, February 16
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
  • TV: beIN Sports
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Los Celestes have taken one point from the last possible 33 when facing Real in La Liga and their last league win over the capital kingpins came at Balaidos in May 2014. Celta hasn’t taken as much as a point from the Bernabeu in its past seven trips to the ground, having last defeated Real away from home in April 2007.

Zinedine Zidane’s high-flyers responded well to their shocking Copa del Rey exit at Real Sociedad’s hands, thrashing Osasuna 4-1 away in Week 23 to maintain a three-point lead over rivals Barcelona. Real remains undefeated in its last 14 league outings and has conceded a single goal in its last four home fixtures at the Bernabeu.

That isn’t a good sign for a Celta team that’s triumphed only once away from home in Spain’s top flight this term, even more so when considering that 3-1 win at Villarreal was all the way back on November 24.

Zidane is approaching a fully fit squad after being forced to contend with a series of injuries in recent months. Eden Hazard could make his first appearance since November following speculation he could have returned at Osasuna, though Marco Asensio, James Rodriguez, and Mariano Diaz all look likely to sit out in Week 24.

Celta boss Oscar Garcia will welcome right-back Kevin Vazquez into his options after he was suspended for the win over Sevilla, while left-back David Junca is also targeting a return.

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Pep Guardiola screaming “TWICE!’ to the heavens is soccer’s newest, best meme

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola screaming ‘twice’ to the heavens during loss to Liverpool is perfect reaction.

Manchester City lost to Liverpool 3-1 on Sunday. It was a statement win from Liverpool, who now sit eight points clear of second place and look to all like they’re actually going to go ahead and win the league this year.

City, on the other hand, are currently in fourth. They have just 17 points off 12 matches played, the fewest points City manager Pep Guardiola has had at this point in a season in his coaching career.

Guardiola isn’t handling this all super well. The loss to Liverpool began as a soccer match for Guardiola, and ended as a one-man Greek tragedy with him roving the sidelines, screaming to the gods to spare him any more indignities.

Actually, he screamed “twice.” The clip came from after what he perceived as a second missed handball call from the officials, so he ran over to the sideline official and screamed “twice!” while holding two fingers up. Then he screamed “twice” again.

Then, to make sure that the gods themselves heard him, he tilted his head to the sky and screamed “twice!” It was haunting. It was beautiful. It led to an outrageous amount of jokes on the internet.

Twice. TWICE. TWIIIIICE!!!!!!

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