River Plate
20.12.2015 10:30
0 - 3
Finished
Barcelona

River Plate vs Barcelona

River Plate vs Barcelona Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
0 - 1
Kranevitter M. (Tripping)
10'
16'
Alba J. (Tripping)
Ponzio L. (Foul)
32'
36'
Messi L. (Neymar)
43'
Rakitic I. (Tripping)
2nd Half
0 - 2
Martinez G. Mora R.
46'
Gonzalez L. Ponzio L.
46'
49'
Suarez L. (Busquets S.)
Driussi S. Viudez T.
56'
61'
Neymar (Tripping)
67'
Roberto S. Rakitic I.
68'
Suarez L. (Neymar)
72'
Roberto S. (Tripping)
81'
Vermaelen T. Mascherano J.
89'
Mathieu J. Neymar
4-1-3-2
Formations
4-3-3
1
Barovero
25
Mercado
2
Maidana
3
Balanta
21
Vangioni
5
Kranevitter
8
Carlos Sanchez
19
Viudez
23
Ponzio
7
Mora
13
Alario
10
Messi
9
2
Suarez
11
2
Neymar
4
Rakitic
5
Busquets
8
Iniesta
6
Dani Alves
3
Pique
14
Mascherano
18
Alba
13
Bravo
10
Martinez
22
Driussi
27
Gonzalez
6
Vega
11
Saviola
20
Roberto
23
Vermaelen
24
Mathieu
1
ter Stegen
15
Bartra

Starting Lineups:

1
Marcelo Barovero (C) (G)
2
Jonathan Maidana
3
Eder Balanta
5
Matias Kranevitter
7
Rodrigo Mora
8
Carlos Sanchez
13
Lucas Alario
19
Tabare Viudez
21
Leonel Vangioni
23
Leonardo Ponzio
25
Gabriel Mercado
3
Gerard Pique
4
Ivan Rakitic
5
Sergio Busquets
6
Dani Alves
8
Andres Iniesta (C)
9
Luis Suarez
10
Lionel Messi
11
Neymar
13
Claudio Bravo (G)
14
Javier Mascherano
18
Jordi Alba

Substitutes

6
Leandro Vega
10
Gonzalo Martinez
11
Javier Saviola
12
Augusto Batalla (G)
15
Leonardo Pisculichi
16
Nicolas Bertolo
18
Camilo Mayada
20
Milton Casco
22
Sebastian Driussi
24
Emanuel Mammana
26
Julio Chiarini (G)
27
Lucho Gonzalez
1
Marc-Andre ter Stegen (G)
15
Marc Bartra
17
Munir El Haddadi
19
Sandro Ramirez
20
Sergi Roberto
21
Adriano
23
Thomas Vermaelen
24
Jeremy Mathieu
25
Jordi Masip (G)
26
Sergi Samper
28
Gerard Gumbau

Coaches:

Marcelo Gallardo
Luis Enrique

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

37
Ball Possession
63
2
Blocked Shots
10
12
Corner Kicks
4
44
Fouls
26
30
Free Kicks
46
18
Goal Attempts
32
10
Goalkeeper Saves
12
2
Offsides
4
4
Shots off Goal
6
12
Shots on Goal
16
36
Throw-ins
24
4
Yellow Cards
8
34.00
Ball Possession
66.00
0.00
Blocked Shots
3.00
2.00
Corner Kicks
1.00
17.00
Fouls
6.00
7.00
Free Kicks
17.00
3.00
Goal Attempts
8.00
3.00
Goalkeeper Saves
2.00
0.00
Offsides
1.00
1.00
Shots off Goal
1.00
2.00
Shots on Goal
4.00
6.00
Throw-ins
5.00
2.00
Yellow Cards
2.00
40.00
Ball Possession
60.00
1.00
Blocked Shots
2.00
4.00
Corner Kicks
1.00
5.00
Fouls
7.00
8.00
Free Kicks
6.00
6.00
Goal Attempts
8.00
2.00
Goalkeeper Saves
4.00
1.00
Offsides
1.00
1.00
Shots off Goal
2.00
4.00
Shots on Goal
4.00
12.00
Throw-ins
7.00
0.00
Yellow Cards
2.00
37.00
Ball Possession
63.00
1.00
Blocked Shots
5.00
6.00
Corner Kicks
2.00
22.00
Fouls
13.00
15.00
Free Kicks
23.00
9.00
Goal Attempts
16.00
5.00
Goalkeeper Saves
6.00
1.00
Offsides
2.00
2.00
Shots off Goal
3.00
6.00
Shots on Goal
8.00
18.00
Throw-ins
12.00
2.00
Yellow Cards
4.00

Online Stream (River Plate - Barcelona Text Broadcast)

90+4' What an entertaining encounter between these two teams. Let's hope there will more of the same in their other games. The Barcelona fans must be pleased with the performance of their team. They were absolutely the better of the two sides. The home team tried to find the weakness in the opposition's defence mostly using rapid counter-attacks. On the other hand, long balls and crosses were the main weapons of the away team.
90+4' The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+3' Carlos Sanchez (River Plate) sends a cross into the box, but Claudio Bravo comes off his line to gather the ball.
90+2' Carlos Sanchez (River Plate) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike towards the middle of the goal. Claudio Bravo pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.
90+1' River Plate are seeing far more of the ball now.
90' 3 additional min. will be played.
89' The referee signals a substitution. Jeremy Mathieu (Barcelona) is brought on as a substitute for Neymar.
87' Neymar (Barcelona) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
86' That's a well played offside trap. Pity (River Plate) is flagged for offside, ending the attack.
86' The attendance for today's match is 72370.
85' The foul by Lucas Alario (River Plate) was seen by Alireza Faghani who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle. Barcelona are awarded a free kick.
84' Gonzalo Martinez (River Plate) produces a great solo run in the middle of the field, zig-zags through the opposition's defence at full speed and fires a powerful strike that crashes against the right post. What a chance!
83' Lucas Alario (River Plate) timed his run perfectly to connect with the resulting corner kick, but his finish from around the penalty spot was rather poor as it went well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Barcelona will have a goal kick.
83' Pity (River Plate) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
83' The ball is cleared after Sebastian Driussi (River Plate) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. River Plate have been awarded a corner kick.
82' Lucas Alario (River Plate) feels very aggrieved after the referee stops play for a foul that he commits while in possession of the ball. Barcelona have a free kick.
81' Luis Enrique decides to make a substitution. Javier Mascherano will be replaced by Thomas Vermaelen (Barcelona).
80' Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
79' Luis Suarez (Barcelona) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
77' Carlos Sanchez (River Plate) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.
77' Claudio Bravo makes a superb save to deny a header which was nodded towards the roof of the net by Lucas Alario (River Plate) after a cross from the side. The ball goes behind for a corner. River Plate will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
76' Alireza Faghani blows the whistle, Sergio Busquets (Barcelona) is penalised for a foul. River Plate are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
75' Pity (River Plate) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
74' Gonzalo Martinez (River Plate) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. River Plate force their opponents to concede a corner.
73' Neymar (Barcelona) is all over the pitch today. He is full of energy and asking for the ball, while his ability to control the game and to be on the ball is simply fantastic. Every manager wants to have a playmaker like him.
72' Sergi Roberto (Barcelona) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Alireza Faghani ignores the protests.
70' Some great controlled play and passing from Barcelona. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
68' It's a goal! Luis Suarez (Barcelona) makes it 0:2. He jumped highest to connect with a perfect cross from Neymar and planted his close-range header into the left side of the goal. Marcelo Barovero was helpless.
67' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Sergi Roberto (Barcelona) will replace Ivan Rakitic.
66' Lionel Messi (Barcelona) plays a through ball which would have led to a great opportunity, if it hadn't been stopped by the defence.
65' We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 9:16.
63' Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
62' The resulting corner comes to nothing as Gonzalo Martinez (River Plate) sends it out of play.
62' A cross into the box from Lucho Gonzalez (River Plate) is cleared. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to River Plate.
61' A yellow card for a tackle by Neymar (Barcelona). Alireza Faghani doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.
60' The free kick is delivered by Carlos Sanchez (River Plate) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
59' Dani Alves (Barcelona) makes a slide tackle, but referee Alireza Faghani blows for a foul. It's a free kick to River Plate, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
58' What a chance that is! Neymar (Barcelona) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a pass on the edge of the box. His attempt goes just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for River Plate.
57' Ambitious effort from Lionel Messi (Barcelona). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well wide of the right post.
56' Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) takes the corner with a short pass.
56' Neymar (Barcelona) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. It will be a corner kick for Barcelona.
56' Substitution. Tabare Viudez leaves the pitch and is replaced by Sebastian Driussi (River Plate).
55' Lionel Messi (Barcelona) bursts into the box and pulls the trigger, but he can't beat the goalkeeper. He directed his low drive towards the middle of the goal, but one of the defenders reacted brilliantly to block it.
54' Barcelona keep the ball and are displaying some tiki-taka style passing at the moment.
53' This was a piece of cake for Marcelo Barovero. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) found himself some space after latching on to a pass, but his strike only went low to the middle of the goal and into the gloves of the prepared keeper.
52' River Plate spell of possession comes to an end after a mistake.
49' Goal! Sergio Busquets displays great vision and sends a pass to Luis Suarez (Barcelona), who shows brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball into the back of the net. The score is 0:2.
48' Carlos Sanchez (River Plate) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates. The ball goes out of play and Barcelona will have a goal kick.
47' The game is interrupted as Lionel Messi (Barcelona) is flagged offside.
46' Half-time substitution. Rodrigo Mora is replaced by Pity (River Plate).
46' Marcelo Gallardo has made a change at the break. Lucho Gonzalez (River Plate) has come on in place of Leonardo Ponzio.
46' The whistle blows and Alireza Faghani starts the second half.
45+2' Well, it hasn't been the most exciting game in the world but there has been some nice football on display. We hope that the second period will bring more action. The visitors were superior in their performance through the first half. They were more active and precise. The home players attempt to beat the opposition's defence using mostly counter-attacks. The away team tries to prevail using combination football.
45+2' That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+1' Marcelo Barovero doesn't have to worry about this one. Lionel Messi plays a pass into the feet of Luis Suarez (Barcelona), who is unable to find the target as his effort from inside the box goes well wide of the right post.
45+1' Barcelona are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
45' 1 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45' Dani Alves (Barcelona) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
44' Dani Alves (Barcelona) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
43' Alireza Faghani shows a yellow card to Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona), who isn't surprised as the tackle was really hard and late. River Plate will take a free kick near the side line.
43' Carlos Sanchez (River Plate) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.
42' Javier Mascherano (Barcelona) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision! River Plate earn a free kick.
41' Alireza Faghani blows his whistle and it's Leonardo Ponzio (River Plate) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee. There is a free kick near the sideline to Barcelona.
40' Jordi Alba (Barcelona) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
39' Neymar (Barcelona) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
38' Half-chance! Luis Suarez (Barcelona) plays a pass into the box, but Marcelo Barovero reacts well to snuff out the attack.
36' Goal! Neymar gets to the ball and heads it over the defence to Lionel Messi (Barcelona), who meets it nicely and fires in into the back of the net. 0:1.
35' Rodrigo Mora (River Plate) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
34' Neymar (Barcelona) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
34' Lionel Messi (Barcelona) tries his luck from a long-range free kick and the ball is aimed to the bottom right corner, but Marcelo Barovero is alert and thwarts the effort. Barcelona will take a corner kick.
32' Alireza Faghani shows the yellow card to Leonardo Ponzio (River Plate) for a heavy challenge.
32' Lionel Messi (Barcelona) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
31' Lucas Alario (River Plate) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent. Barcelona win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
30' Lucas Alario (River Plate) dribbled past his opponents before finding himself in a great position to strike. His attempt from just outside of the box went towards the bottom left corner, but it wasn't dangerous and Claudio Bravo made a comfortable save.
30' Alireza Faghani interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Tabare Viudez (River Plate). A free kick has been awarded to Barcelona.
29' Jonathan Maidana (River Plate) plants a header from the edge of the box after a nice cross from the free kick. It lacks accuracy and the ball flies well wide of the right post.
28' Javier Mascherano (Barcelona) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Alireza Faghani has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle. River Plate win a free kick.
27' Tabare Viudez (River Plate) picks up a pass, lines up a shot and strikes from 25 metres out, but Claudio Bravo thwarts the effort which is headed to the bottom left corner.
26' Gabriel Mercado (River Plate) jumps into a tackle and Alireza Faghani blows his whistle for a foul.
24' Dani Alves (Barcelona) was waiting for the ball on the penalty spot and produced a powerful volley goalwards, but the goalkeeper made an amazing save to deny him.
24' Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
23' Neymar (Barcelona) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
22' Jordi Alba (Barcelona) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety.
20' Lionel Messi (Barcelona) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
19' Neymar (Barcelona) and Lionel Messi attempt to exchange short two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
18' A lofted cross from Jordi Alba (Barcelona) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
16' The foul by Jordi Alba (Barcelona) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Alireza Faghani.
15' Marcelo Barovero is alert and has a clear sight of a long through ball from Andres Iniesta (Barcelona). Easy save!
13' Lionel Messi (Barcelona) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Alireza Faghani blows his whistle for an infringement.
12' Some patient build-up play from Barcelona as they look to unlock the defence.
11' Marcelo Barovero pulls off a great save to deny Lionel Messi (Barcelona), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick shot to the right side of the goal.
10' This shall not pass! Lionel Messi (Barcelona) lines up a shot from the edge of the box and goes for goal, but the effort is well blocked by a defender.
10' Matias Kranevitter (River Plate) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Alireza Faghani didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
9' Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
7' Tabare Viudez (River Plate) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
6' An attempted cross from Rodrigo Mora (River Plate) is cleared. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to River Plate.
5' Leonardo Ponzio (River Plate) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Alireza Faghani stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
4' The resulting corner from Tabare Viudez (River Plate) comes to nothing.
3' Carlos Sanchez (River Plate) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. River Plate will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
2' Alireza Faghani blows his whistle for a foul after Matias Kranevitter (River Plate) hacks down one of his opponents. A free kick has been awarded to Barcelona.
1' The first half has started.
The players are out and the match is about to start. River Plate will have the kick-off.
Alireza Faghani will supervise the game today.
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20.12.2015

River Plate 0 - 3 Barcelona (Messi L., Suarez L., Suarez L.)