retired_hockeymom2

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Futbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (IPA: 'baɾ.sə), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is best known for its football team. It was founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English, and Catalan men led by Joan Gamper. The club has become a Catalan institution, hence the motto Més que un club (More than a club).

They were founding members of La Liga in 1928, and, together with Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, they have never been relegated from the Primera División. The club were also the first La Liga champions. With 19 La Liga, 24 Copa del Rey, 7 Supercopa de España, 32 Joan Gamper Trophy, 2 UEFA Champions League, 4 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, 3 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and 2 European Super Cup trophies.

The club's main stadium is the Camp Nou and the fans of FC Barcelona are known as culers or culés. In June 2007, the number of socis (club members/owners) reached 156,366, while in June 2006 the number of penyes (officially-registered supporter clubs) reached 1782 worldwide

Domestic Competitions

* La Liga Champions: 19
o 1929, 1937, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1959, 1960, 1974, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006

* Copa del Rey: 24 (record)
o 1910, 1912, 1913, 1920, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1928,1937, 1942, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1959, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1988, 1990, 1997, 1998

* Supercopa de España: 7
o 1983, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2006

* Copa de la Liga: 2 (record)
o 1982, 1986

International Competitions

* UEFA Champions League: 2
o 1992, 2006

* UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 4 (record)
o 1979, 1982, 1989, 1997

* European Super Cup: 2
o 1992, 1997

* Copa Latina: 2
o 1949, 1952

* Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 3 (record)
o 1958, 1960, 1966

* Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Trophy Play-Off: 1
o 1971

• 1 Valdés
• 3 Milito
• 4 Márquez
• 5 Puyol
• 6 Xavi
• 7 Guðjohnsen
• 8 Iniesta
• 9 Eto'o
• 10 Ronaldinho
• 11 Zambrotta
• 14 Henry
• 15 EdmÃ*lson
• 16 Sylvinho
• 17 Giovani
• 18 Ezquerro
• 19 Messi
• 20 Deco
• 21 Thuram
• 22 Abidal
• 23 Oleguer
• 24 Touré
• 25 Jorquera
• 26 Crosas
• 27 Bojan
• 28 Oier

• Coach: Rijkaard

retired_kotterkey

A good 1st post there, i will eventually go as barcelona, it is normally about my 3rd or 4th game, cant wait got henry and messi upfront and ronaldinho etc etc, they will probably be the best team on the game if you go on player for player...Allez Barcelona

retired_tracyrose27

best youth system in world.lets go Barca

retired_chunky draws

Started out as Barca on the demo. First of all, the improved match engine (once patched up) is a GREAT thing for all barca fans. Now they can actually play allmost like the real deal. At least offensively. Defensively, the match engine has some well-known flaws still.

On the offensive side of things, you've got problems! Problems deciding who to play! There's just so much quality and talent that smile everytime you look at the squad screen.

And yet, if you want to bring in any players, you might want to look at an AMR, to back up Messi. Perhaps a talented youngster. With all the offensive talent in the squad, there's no natural AMR besides Messi. Perhaps Guy Asulin or Jeffren from the Barca C squad, could do the job in a few years, but not from the get-go.

Also, look for a backup DMC. The oldschool muscle-type-of-player to backup Touré. He's the only muscle in midfield as 'the small three' have lots of talent, but little strength. If you can wait for Edmilson to recover from injury, that's fine...

I'm a bit disappointed though, by Touré's stats. Even though he's above average for a DMC, his physical stats are NOT a mirror of real life. That guy is strong, at least stronger than 16, and it is a vital part of his game!!! Lets hope it gets corrected by the time of the oficial release...

Anyway, lets see some more Barca coaches!

VISCA EL BARCA!!!

retired_holland102

Eto'o performance bad ...

retired_chunky draws

Not at all!

Just play him right. Currently I use him as single striker in my close-to-real-life 4-3-3 with Ronaldinho/Henry and Messi on the wings. I'm giving him a defensive mentality (first notch below 'normal'), so he comes deep to get the ball and join the buildup play. The wingers got attacking mentalities, so often they're ahead of him. working pretty good so far. He's pretty lethal for me...

retired_lmccray

As a big Barca fan I started a demo game with them to see if I can play in the game as they do in real life. I'm impressed so far...with the exception of the defensive side of things. But that will be covered with a patch I'm sure. Anyway, Ronni and "GOD" Messi are amazing on the wings with full creative freedom and free roles. Henry and Eto'o score bags of goals, usually braces and hat-tricks every game. Rotating them two upfront is a joy!In midfield Xavi, Deco and Iniesta rotate for the 2 MC spots and I'm using Marquez as DMC to shield the defense.
I have to say though, I'm dissapointed with few things: 1) Yaya Toure is very underrated and he should be DMC! and 2)Iniesta could've been given 16's for acceleration and pace and be DM,AMRLC. and 3) Transfer budget is too low.

I've made three signings so far: Derek Boateng, Beluschi and a right back from Villareal i can't remember his name.I'm top of the league after beating Valencia (4-3 Eto'o with a hat-trick), Mallorca (3-1 with 2 from Titi), Zaragoza (4-0 2 from Eto'o) and Atletico Mad. (3-0). In my CL group I'm with Schalke, Porto and Besiktas. Beat the germans 4-2 at home Henry had a brace.
To be honest, I can't wait for the full version release so I can start a proper game with the mighty Barca. FM08 will be fun!!!

retired_chunky draws

What HE said...

My point exactly. Impressive match engine on the offensive side of things. It's actually possible to play somewhat like Barca IRL. Touré physically MUCH underrated though...

Transfer budget too low??!? You know you can adjust the budget yourself right? By lowering the wage budget, I believe u can get close to 30 million €!!! Besides... there's not great a need for transfers other than a DR and perhaps a couple of 3rd choice backups.

retired_toad72

Starting a game as Barca, gonna attempt the 4-3-3 Riijkard adopts pretty much every match.

retired_chunky draws

Allright...

Lets us know how your project carries on! Currently I'm trying with low mentality for the wingers and long balls, to see if I can get them to make those long diagonal crosses from one wing to another from deep...