Atlante FC v Barcelona

Last season Barcelona won the treble winners (three championships). Namely champions Champions League, Spanish Primera Liga and Copa Del Rey. Raihan made Barcelona ordained as the world's best team this year. Predicate is attributed not only because of performance considerations. But also because of excellent performance in the field of foster children indicated Josep "Pep" Guardiola is.

Well, the predicate will be more complete if this year's trophy Barca able to reach FIFA Club World Cup (Club World Cup) in 2009. They are most favored to win that event. Only, there are still two games to dilakoni Carles Puyol et al to prove that they are worthy of winning status. Yes, before appearing at the top of the party, Blaugrana (nicknamed Barcelona) got to get through obstacles vice Atlante FC in CONCACAF semifinal action at the Zayed Sports City tonight.

Observers and the public sphere is more put Barcelona as a favorite in the fight. However, it predicted only on paper. In the field, Atlante could turn things around. Mexico is home club does have the potential to thwart the ambition to rule Blaugrana Club World Cup, the only trophy they have never achieved. That view the neat performance as shown Atlante melibas Auckland City three goals without reply to Saturday (12/12).

"This team (Barcelona) is favored to win. But I think every team has a chance during the game was not finished," Puyol said in an interview session that was attended by several journalists, including Java Pos. "We must respect all opponents. They can perform at this event after a long journey," he said.

Puyol admitted, superior status to make himself and his colleagues burdened. Moreover, they are still curious because they have not been successful in the arena. At the 2006 Barcelona actually have a chance to become champions. But, they lost in the final against Internacional (Brazil).

Another problem is the fatigue of Barcelona still tight schedule at the end of this year. They also detained two hours in Istanbul, Turkey, while on his way from Barcelona to Abu Dhabi Monday morning (14/12).

However, their opponents are also not really in a fit condition. Because, Atlante is one game lead in the 2009 Club World Cup against Auckland City (12/12). Midfielders Christian Bermudez also suffered minor injuries due to fatigue.

From the Barca camp, they can not hire Lionel Messi is still injured. Instead, Barcelona still have Pedro Rodriguez who appears promising in this season. He became the Blaugrana player has scored in every event this season.

"Fatigue is bukal new things for us. Tight schedule we've experienced so that trainers already have ways to overcome them. We have a squad full of talent. The young players are also always ready to be given the opportunity to appear," said Puyol.

On the other hand, the stronghold Atlante realize that they will face tough opponents. "Against Barca players who should we be cautious? I think everything," said Rafael Marquez, Atlante midfielder.

Players who have similar names of Mexican Barca defender was hoping his colleagues are not daunted. They also have to keep concentration throughout the game.