1st December 2012, Barcelona, Spain.
FC Barcelona hosted Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou. I had the privilege of witnessing the action from one of the best seats in the house. I was not disappointed.Outside the Stadium :
It was quite a walk from the Gate I entered into the premises and finally I was there :
The Lounge :
Food!
The Team entering Camp Nou :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFib9DiGzW4
The Team :
The View from my Seat :
Messi, the player the world adores!
Marcelo Bielsa watching his team implementing tactics :
Cameramen who make it easy viewing for us :
Valdes and Pique :
Pique Opens the scoring for Barcelona :
Video Link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qozziC6rlZ0
Pedro warned for a Poor Tackle :
Xavi the Captain and Pass-master calling the shots in the midfield :
Messi makes it 2-0 for Barcelona!
Video Link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZZc99bgNMg
Some More Stills :
Iniesta then missed a Golden Chance to put the game beyond reach, Video Link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fANMBpRxyc
It was 3-0 at Half-time with Adriano scoring in the dying minutes of the First Half
Messi and Iniesta :
Substitutes Warming up at the start of the second half :
Fernando Llorente came on but the damage was done :
The atmosphere at the Camp Nou was absolutely electric, the supporters indulging in a Mexican Wave.
Video Link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2WgC-M_4Bg
Messi put the Icing on the Cake with a fabulous finish to make it 5-1 !!
Video Link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZWm_Ux4Uw
Tito Vilanova, the Victorious Tactician on the Night :
More Substitutions, this time FC Barcelona too got on Fresh Legs :
Video Link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uwFvK6u-8w
Messi The Maestro the real difference between the two teams :
The Final Whiste! A Great Victory for FC Barcelona!
Video Link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdMHgXY2uRY
What an experience it was!! The Joy is evident as I am joined by Fans of the Catalan Club
Some Panaromic shots of this Majestic Stadium!
Time to Wrap Up!
Truly More than a Club!
A Sweet ending to a sweet victory!
Thiago Alcantara Obliged us with Autographs!
Bye Bye Camp Nou. I shall be back soon!
It was an awesome experience. There are many more to follow!!
I have a lot to write! So watch this Space.... More in Store!