Super-sub Messi inspires Barcelona victory | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Barcelona thumped Getafe 4-1 last night.

Barcelona thumped Getafe 4-1 last night.

Lionel Messi climbed off the bench to score twice while his fellow replacement David Villa was again on the mark as Barcelona continued their 100% start to the new Primera Division season with a 4-1 victory at Getafe.

Adriano capitalised on good work by Cesc Fabregas to notch a 32nd-minute opener before the visitors added three more goals in the final 16 minutes to seal their fourth win in four league outings.

Barca coach Tito Vilanova said: “We controlled the match from the beginning, that’s important because we had a hard time here last year.

“It’s good to know that we lost last season in Pamplona and Getafe, and this year we managed to win.”

Sevilla shock Real Madrid 1-0 | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Sevilla have shocked Real Madrid 1-0.

Sevilla have shocked Real Madrid 1-0.

Real suffered their second straight defeat to fall eight points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga as a stunning early goal from Sevilla gave them a shock 1-0 victory on Saturday night.

Piotr Trochowski lashed home after 69 seconds and Madrid could not find a response, instead counting themselves lucky that not one but two of their players avoided red cards that could easily have been shown.

Real coach Jose Mourinho was asked about the eight point difference in the league table after having played the first four matches: “I worry about my team and that since the start of the official season we have only played well in the Super Cup, a little bit against Valencia and a little bit against Granada.

“That is my concern rather than points. At this moment I have no team.”

Barcelona coach Vilanova hails two-goal Messi | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova praised Lionel Messi after victory over Getafe.Messi climbed off the bench to score twice.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova praised Lionel Messi after victory over Getafe.

Messi climbed off the bench to score twice.

Vilanova said: “I talked it over with him. He worked hard throughout the pre-season and he’s played some tough games. He came into tonight’s match after a long trip and a couple of games with his national team. I opted for sending in the freshest players from the start and sending in Messi when the match was more open.”

Villa delighted to get on Barcelona scoresheet | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Barcelona striker David Villa was delighted with his goal in victory at Getafe.Villa continues to get stronger and stronger as he recovers from his broken leg injury.

Barcelona striker David Villa was delighted with his goal in victory at Getafe.

Villa continues to get stronger and stronger as he recovers from his broken leg injury.

“I feel better each day. I need to be patient and keep on working,” he said.

Villa also explained his goal celebration: “I’m going to have another child, he’s due in February and I’m very happy that I got to dedicate the goal to him.

“What every player likes to do is to feel good on the pitch and the best feeling always comes when you score. I’m happy that I was able to contribute to the team’s victory.”

Ramos slams Real Madrid attitude | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says their showed poor attitude for defeat at Sevilla.Sevilla shocked Real 1-0 yesterday.

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says their showed poor attitude for defeat at Sevilla.

Sevilla shocked Real 1-0 yesterday.

“Obviously the coach is the best to see the football. We are struggling to get wins and we have to sit down and talk because this is not the start that we wanted. Today we lacked the right attitude, but I don’t want to detract from the other team, who gave a good showing,” said Ramos.

Real Madrid coach Mourinho happy to count on upbeat Essien | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says Michael Essien’s arrival will boost morale.Essien joined Real on transfer deadline day from Chelsea.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says Michael Essien‘s arrival will boost morale.

Essien joined Real on transfer deadline day from Chelsea.

Mourinho said: “He arrived with really happy and very motivated. Like when I met him seven years ago, without any physical problem with a contagious happiness, with a great attitude to training and a willingness to be helpful, unselfish, and do everything he can to help the group. He is ready and able to play and help the team.”

Real Madrid coach Mourinho: I'm to blame for dismal start | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says he’s to blame after their dismal start to the season.Real were shocked 1-0 at Sevilla last night.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says he’s to blame after their dismal start to the season.

Real were shocked 1-0 at Sevilla last night.

“We have work more and harder on set pieces and each player knows who he needs to mark and his job at set pieces. In the first minute a goal from a corner. This shows me the image of my team, lacking concentration, without being mentally prepared to suffer and, compared with Sevilla, is very easy to understand,” he said.

“The opposition went for every ball with the perfect amount of aggression as when they had the ball they wanted to play and think fast. We only have done that against Barcelona. Yesterday, when we spoke we only about what you wanted to talk about, I wanted to do football and my team. At this time my team isn’t up to scratch but, but I’m the coach and the responsibility is mine.”

Barcelona boss Vilanova heaps praise on Cesc | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova praised Cesc Fabregas for victory at Getafe.Cesc’s future has been the subject of speculation in recent days.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova praised Cesc Fabregas for victory at Getafe.

Cesc’s future has been the subject of speculation in recent days.

Vilanova said: “Fabregas showed great gusto and played very well.

“It’s really not surprising though, given how well he has trained recently. He enjoyed a really great match alongside Xavi.”

Real Madrid boss Mourinho: Ronaldo row not to blame for defeat | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insists the controversy around Cristiano Ronaldo is no excuse for defeat at Sevilla.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insists the controversy around Cristiano Ronaldo is no excuse for defeat at Sevilla.

Real were stunned 1-0 last night.

Mou said: “I do think it has anything to do with it. I think today’s match was no different from those against of Getafe and Granada which we won.

“So I don’t think that the rumours of the last couple of weeks have anything to do with it. It is about a state of mind and of two or three who aren’t thinking like the rest. They are the minds of players which are not committed and for whom football is not a priority in their lives. There aren’t many involved and it’s complicated, but I’m coach and if there are those less committed then it is my fault.”

Real Madrid boss Mourinho: AC Milan legend Inzaghi asked for career advice | Serie A News | Tribal Football

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed AC Milan legend Pippo Inzaghi asked for advice when considering his coaching career.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed AC Milan legend Pippo Inzaghi asked for advice when considering his coaching career.

Inzaghi is now working in the youth system at Milan.

“Inzaghi consulted me and I told him to start at Milan,” revealed Real Madrid manager Mourinho.

“If playing at a different level to the ones he was accustomed to would’ve been unpleasant for him, then he did well to become a Coach straight away.

“Nobody is born a Coach, as it’s not something that happens spontaneously. I told him it was better to start in his club so he could then become a tactician at a great level. You become a Coach and to do that you need to gain experience.”