I know it’s probably a little late, but I wanted to report on the win Barcelona registered against Beijing Guoan, but more importantly the latest win they recorded against Yokohama Marinos. It has been a 100 per cent start to the footballing season, with a flawless run of wins for the Spanish side and more importantly, Ronaldinho is back to form with some great display of skill and goals throughout the pre-season.

“A rest over the summer was the best thing. I have been able to share a few moments with my friends. I’m 100% happy again. I am feeling fine physically, but I need to get my ankle right before I can fully relax. But the ball is helping me to forget the pain”

The last time I posted was about Ronaldinho damaging his ankle, but he went on to play for Barca against Beijing. In general, the match featured a great flurry of goals and all reeked of quality. You can find the great goals of the match below.

Dos Santos - 8th Min

In my last match report I said to keep an eye out for this kid, and he just keeps proving me right. Great execution.

Iniesta - 57th Min

Wonderful lead up by Samuel Eto’o and great pass to Iniesta.

Ronaldinho - 77th Min

You hardly see Ronnie take free kicks from out here, but he shows here he is more than capable. (On another note, the keeper should have dived for the ball)

FC Barcelona vs Yokohama Marinos

Barca came into this game with the dream attacking trident of Ronaldinho, Henry and Eto’o. Little surprise when they carved up the Japanese defenders via technical brilliance, however, lacked the goals that they needed because they were lacking accuracy. It was a great display by the three strikers and Eto’o got through to the keeper and slotted the ball against him, only to find that the offside flag had been raised against him. It was a very questionable call by the referee. Henry was soon after substituted for Dos Santos and with that strategic change, the goal Barca wanted finally came. You can find the video clip below.

Dos Santos - 75th Min

Pure brilliance here by Ronaldinho to play the switch off of his right foot to Eto’o on his other side. With this change in direction the Cameroonian has time to find Dos Santos making a run and the rest is history. Quality football.

With these two games, the Chinese and Japanese visits have concluded for Barcelona. Now they will travel to Hong Kong to take on Mission Hill and with that, we will wait eagerly because as I write this, in less than 3 weeks, the Champions League begins and these matches are instrumental for the purpose of Barcelona. Naturally we want to see Ronaldinho flourish this year and I honestly believe he will, so hang tight for some great football coming up.