Barca vs Man U – Split Loyalties?

So, this is my first post of a new blog that will offer up some (hopefully) useful thoughts and tips on the ups and downs of living abroad. And what a day to start with the invasion of the Red Devils to my Spanish neck of the woods!

Promises to be a cracking tie between two of the most entertaining teams in the world, and with arguably two of the world’s best attacking players in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Barca haven’t been firing on all cylinders this season, and have had a poor run of form lately, but remain dangerous opponents. As for the Man Utd, they have been sublime at times this season (much as it pains me to say it as a Hammers fan!).

But who to support? Man U for a guaranteed English winner of this season’s Champions’ League? Or the local heroes?

Having been a resident of Catalunya for the last five years I know how much FC Barcelona means to the Catalans – this isn’t just a football team, it’s a symbol of their way of life. And now they’re out of the domestic race, thwarted once again by their arch-enemies Real Madrid, the Barca faithful will be desperate to win tonight and set up that dream final place. Yep, got to deny the English patriotism and root for my adopted home team. Come on the Barca!

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4. Catalan Christmas