It's that time again, time for FC Barcelona to continue their defense of the Champions League crown, but today, my beloved team face off against more than just a hungry club.

Today Barca plays against Rubin Kazan in the blistering cold of Russia where Pep and the boys will be fighting the weather as well as the quality of the pitch, in addition to the Rubin players.

There's been a lot of talk of Barcelona's moral, and where the club stands at this present moment.  Crisis is a word that's been used by the press, and friends alike, and all I have to say is... NO.

We're not in a crisis, trust me.  The quality of our squad and the class of our club will prevail, and I believe we'll show the world why Barcelona are still many people's choice or making to the CL final.

Lineup Prediction

                 Valdes

Alves    Puyol    Pique    Abidal

               Yaya Toure

        Xavi               Keita

Messi     Ibrahimovic      Henry

Official Prediction :: 0-0 (but I'd love to be wrong)

Watch the video, and enjoy the show.

I hope you find it entertaining as well as informative.

See you after the final whistle for my post match comments, or ranting depending on the result.

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