The battle of El Clasico of the season will explore the European arena after Barcelona closer to the fourth meeting with Real Madrid, when killing Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 in first leg Champions League quarter-final at the Nou Camp, Wednesday (06/04/2011).
The win makes Barcelona one step up the semi-finals, the same as their perennial rivals in the Spanish Primera Liga, Real Madrid the day before thrash Tottenham 4-0.
If both qualify, Barcelona and Real Madrid will clash in El Clasico part IV of this season in Europe.
Both teams will through El Clasico part II with meet at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga April, 16, then four days later met in the final of the Copa Del Rey. This season part first El Clasico Barca won 5-0.
"It's a challenge and we love it. We're happy to play this way if it means it can keep winning and success, especially against historic rivals (Madrid)," said Xavi Hernandez after the match.
When meeting Shakhtar, Andres Iniesta was the star, through quick goals in the second minute before providing assists to Gerard Pique (minute 53), and Seydou Keita (minute 61).
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| Dani Alves made the second goal for Barca |
The win marked the 10th time in which Barca scored at least five goals in one game. This season Barca have produced 132 goals in 30 games, including 5 goals when they beat Real Madrid..
"The result is good, but we must stay wise, Arsenal and Roma like playing in hell while playing in Donetsk." said Barca coach, Josep Guardiola.
Although Guardiola stay wary, Shakhtar coach, Mircea Lucescu sure that winner of the League champions three times it was definitely to the semifinals.
"With this result, Barcelona is already qualified. I do not think any team can beat them," said Romanian coach.
"A lot of teams that would bother them, but they stay the best because they understand how to make the opponent make mistakes and take advantage.
Lineups:
Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes; Alves, Busquets, Pique, Adriano (Maxwell 77'); Mascherano, Keita, Xavi; Iniesta (Afellay 90'), Messi, Villa (Pedro 70').
Shakhtar Donetsk (4-2-2): Pyatov; Rakitsky, Ischenko, Rat, Srna; Hubschman (Eduardo 85'), Mkhitayan, Willian (Reixeira 75'), Costa; Adriano, Jadson (Fernandinho 70').
Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes; Alves, Busquets, Pique, Adriano (Maxwell 77'); Mascherano, Keita, Xavi; Iniesta (Afellay 90'), Messi, Villa (Pedro 70').
Shakhtar Donetsk (4-2-2): Pyatov; Rakitsky, Ischenko, Rat, Srna; Hubschman (Eduardo 85'), Mkhitayan, Willian (Reixeira 75'), Costa; Adriano, Jadson (Fernandinho 70').
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