Racing Santander 0 - 2 Barcelona Highlights Match March 11, 2012

Barcelona again have to thank Lionel Messi. Two-goal contribution to bring La Liga champions beat Racing Santander 2-0 on sunday (11/03/2012).

In a match that took place in El Sardinero, Pep Guardiola can not play Gerard Pique at the back. Pique position was replaced by Javier Mascherano for a duet with Daniel Alves and Carles Puyol.

Pique's absence did not make Barca's defense is weak. Evidently, Santander could not get into the Santander defense. Practically, the dominance of the game completely controlled by Xavi Hernandez et al.

Barca's Messi opened the scoring at 29 minutes into the game. Argentina striker's stay to continue throwing the ball kick to the goalkeeper Mario Cesc Fabregas. Barca lead 1-0.

Barca continued to press the defense of Santander. Instead, Pedro Munitis et al can only survive the onslaught of the player receiving Azulgranas. Practically, this 1-0 score lasted until halftime.

Guardiola's side again took the initiative to attack in the second half. Attempts to increase the benefits created on 56 minutes, which the visitors get a penalty after Fabregas violated Santander player.

Messi, who was appointed as executioner, had mengekeskusi the ball well and outwit Mario. 2-0 to Barca. This is Messi scored his 30th in La Liga. Santander did not powerless against Barca.

2-0 up, making Guardiola decided to do a number of games to rest players mainstay. The result, a score of 2-0 is to survive until the game is over.

With this victory, then Barca continue to maintain the opportunity to retain the title. Xavi et al collected 60 points, runoff from Real Madrid who produced 70 points clear at the top of La Liga.

Teams

Racing: Mario, Francis, Alvaro, Bernardo, Cisma, Diop, Colsa (Adrian 62), Gullon, Arana, Munitis (Jairo 70), Babacar (Stuani 45).

Barcelona: Valdes; Alves, Mascherano, Puyol; Busquets, Fabregas, Iniesta, Xavi (Keita 83); Pedro (Adriano 85), Cuenca (Tello 73), Messi.