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11.03.2007 20:00

Leaders once again

At the conclusion of week 26, Barça are back at the top of the league table. Saturday’s draw with Real Madrid combined with the defeat of Sevilla away to Gimnastic (1-0) has put Rikjaard’s team back on top by virtue of a superior goal difference.


Barça are league leaders once again. FC Barcelona have the same number of points as Sevilla but are ahead of the Andalusians on goal difference. The surprise defeat of Sevilla against relegation threatened Gimnastic Tarragona is further evidence that the Catalan side will fight until the season’s end to hold on to their place in the top division.

Portillo the goalscorer

The goal that won the game for Gimnastic also put Barça top came towards the end of the match. Javier Portillo was the scorer. The striker, who is currently on loan from Real Madrid, headed home a cross from Calvo in the 76th minute.
Leaders once again
Laporta: “It’s great news”
FC Barcelona president was informed of the result while celebrating Barça Cifec’s cup victory by in Altea: “It’s great news, Barça fought to the very end and the point earned has put us top of the league. Congratulations to Nastic.”


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