Sunday, April 17, 2011

Jose vs Lionel

Lionel Messi is indeed capable of scoring over 100 goals in his career, but Messi has not been able to scored, even once, to Jose Mourinho's teams. Eight games, scored zero. The record is not usually associated in Lionel Messi.

The world's best footballer came closer towards to the 200th goal of his career, and has climbed into fourth place in Barcelona's top scorer of all time, and almost certainly become the first player who scored 50 goals in a season in Spain after scoring the 48th to Shakhtar Donetsk.

Ironically, Messi has not been able to break Jose Mourinho's team down.And the chance will be coming to him in upcoming 4 weeks after having ascertained to meet Real Madrid four times, two in Champions League, one in Spanish League and one in Kings Cup.

Messi and Mourinho is no longer foreign. They almost met in Barcelona, when Mourinho was still the assistant to Bobby Robson and Louis van Gaal, but the Portuguese coach resigned two months before the arrival of 13-year-old Argentine boy.
About three years later, they started meeting, while Messi made ​​his debut when he lost 2-0 in the friendly match with Mourinho's Porto.In the first match at the Dragao stadium, directly Messi shines as a substitute and nearly scored a goal.Since then, Messi and Mourinho has met nine times, including 16/4 meeting.

Magicly, he finally break down his impasse after scoring through penalty so made Real-Barca  first meeting ended 1-1.That's not we are talking about, but we are talking about eight games before 16/4 game.Here are the games.


February 22nd, 2006 - Chelsea 1 Barcelona 2
It was first leg of Champions League.Messi has become part , and be a star in this match. Messi shot five times, all on target, and even one of them hit the post. The action on the right wing to made Asier del Horno frustrating to have to make hard tackle that forced the referee gave a red card and made Barcelona the upper hand.


March 7th, 2006 - Barcelona 1 Chelsea 1

On the second leg in Spain, Messi was good, but must leave the game with his eyes swollen because of right thigh muscle injury after just running 25 minutes. This injury made him missed and can only see from the stands as Barcelona won the Champions League that they look forward to since 1992.


October 18th, 2006 - Chelsea 1 Barcelona 0
The Blues and El Barca paired in the same group stage next season. Messi failed to take advantage of two chances, when the kick was prevented Hilario and his header off the mark. Chelsea's Didier Drogba to be a hero.


October 31st, 2006 - Barcelona 2 Chelsea 2

This game has in mind a lot of people thanks to a goal in the final minutes balancing Drogba and Frank Lampard's kick bounced. Messi is less dominant to threaten the Chelsea's goalkeeper Hilario, although able to create opportunities. Deco and Eidur Gudjohnsen scored for Barcelona.


September 16th, 2009 - Inter Milan 0 Barcelona 0

Messi nearly broke the deadlock in the group stage 2009/10 season. The Argentinian shot was rescued brilliantly by Julio Cesar in the first round and perfect tackle from Cristian Chivu. Barca won 2-0 when both teams met at the Camp Nou, but Messi is less fit and just sat on the bench.


April 20th, 2010 - Inter 3 Barcelona 1
The two teams met again in the semi-finals, and obviously Barcelona are favourite. Messi destroying Arsenal with his goal in four previous rounds, but Barca had to go to Milan by bus, because of volcanic activity in Iceland. Messi also failed to shine at the San Siro. Pedro made Barca led, but Inter got to win 3-1.


April 28th, 2010 - Inter Milan 0 Barcelona 1
Motta rewarded a red card in the 27th minute and Inter were immediately build a fort by allowing Barcelona had the ball and then blocked the attacks while it approached to the penalty box. Messi nearly scored, if Julio Cesar less nimble. Gerard Pique gave the Barca a hope, but ultimately failed to get the second goal.


November 29th,  2010 - Real Madrid 0 Barcelona 5
Madrid's goal is not something new for Messi, once capable of scoring a hat-trick when held 3-3 at the Nou Camp in 2007. Messi shined while helping his team massacred Madrid. His kick hit the post in the fourth minute and often a thorn for the defense of Madrid, also be an architect to David Villa twice. And Messi goalless record continueed till 16/4.

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