I moved to Barcelona with my missus and the toddler on February 7 of 2012. We hope to stay for a while.
This was my first game at the Camp Nou since moving (I went to the Classic in 2010 previously), and I was excited beyond measure. Here is what i wrote along the way - sorry if it's a bit rough around the edges.
It is 55 minutes before the start of the game but I have already entered the stadium. I took the 54 bus from near the Arc de Trionf to get here - it was so slow, I'll be glad when my bike gets here.
I had two beers, one in Bar Jaguar where I struck up a conversation with a Morrocan. I left there pretty quickly. Too many gringos. Walked down the street to the Staff Bar - much better - Catalan bartender and folks speaking Catalan outside that I could chat with. Ok, I chatted with only one older guy, a soci. Asked him if we had any chance to win the league. He shook his head and said no. But maybe the Champions League and the Copa del Rey. I like his optimism.
40 mins before kickoff. The Camp Nou is starting to fill out, but it is still pretty empty. I'm off for a walk around the stadium.
5 mins before the start - Manel on the PA system.
Kickoff - turning off the iPad.
Half time 2 - 1 to Barca., it just started to sprinkle. Busquets' mistake led to the first goal - he's not been playing well. He did do better after that error at least. Alexis has been stupendous. Messi's first goal had a touch of luck to it. So did the second.
Final result - FCB 5 - 1 Valencia. Messi's chip on the keeper though was pure class. Iniesta has also been great. His little chip to set up a near
spectacular effort from Fabregas was really amazing.
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