The leadership of the mud

* A comfortable victory at La Rosaleda a powerful and secure at Barcelona defense

Traveling in a car fire in the Barcelona above the rest, above the black clouds that downloaded on La Rosaleda, a pit of mud that did not prevent a win more. His authority in one night so inclement portends great joy for Guardiola, who reached the lead after a tumble in Malaga but that could hardly do look better times and comply with (1-4).

Adds the many Barcelona 28 in nine league games, demolishing figure, intimidating. Has reached a cruising speed and nothing seems clogged, because, among other things, did not grant a penny into a fertile ground for despistes. Just rolled the ball, linking two-pass was a feat and reached Malaga backed by four wins a row.

But soon the people of Tapia received the blow of reality. He arrived with the signature of Xavi, with a direct free remotely to the squadron. If it could not be reached for bass, which had appealed to the ball stopped. The rapid advantage did the worst thing to Malaga, weary reviewing the videos of the last exhibition season.

Defensive poise, impotence PAN

However, the puddles prevented another exhibition. The ball was hindered somewhat dry and served as the first touch. Therefore, the main virtue was visiting his exquisite repertoire adapt to the challenges of the environment. Shot flew over the ball, but Guardiola did not seem to care. Even after the precious tie of Duda.

The fulminant Messi frequented the area and always presaged a bad thing for Arnau. Had a direct stake, but never threatened to Valdes, either escorted by their central and improvised by the work of Puyol on the left side. Malaga came to him not with the pride of Adrian Eliseu or neither of the left-handed Duda. So the match ended with 1-2 after a poor clearance from Weligton.

Arreciado rain was splashing in puddles and socks were covered in mud, but the match was still good subject for people like Busquets or Alves, two types of character. It was faint premises, Tapia tried to desperate with the changes, but did not create a single opportunity for rest. Xavi rounded off his first double garter belts and Alves found himself the goal with a lucky rejected. Almost unintentionally, the club had taken a further step in an exemplary autumn.

Photo: Messi elusive to a defense in the mud.

Result La Liga Primera Division; 1 November 2008

Athletic Bilbao 1 - 4 Villarreal

Atletico Madrid 2 - 0 Mallorca

Malaga 1 - 4 Barcelona

Valencia 2 - 4 Racing Santander