Barcelona vs Recreativo Huelva

The tie would be termed as David takes on Goliath under normal circumstances but things have been different this season. The hugely talented Barcelona has not been living up to all the expectations from Ronaldinho and Messi, who have shown a glimpse of brilliance every now and then but lack consistency. Though this will be a home tie for Barcelona it for sure should be quite a stoll in the park. Placed in the bottom half of the table, Recreativo Huelva has what it takes to beat a top Spanish club and that they proved last week by the one goal win over Osasuna but probably they are way short of the top league experience.

Recreativo Huelva would once again bank on Carlos Martins who delivered in the previous game but will also miss the services of Gerard Lopez who had been red carded and playing against Barcelona in Barcelona is never easy. Also the away form for Recreativo Huelva has been nothing to boast about so they need to watch out. On the other hand Barcelona might just grab this opportunity to make a statement after their last week loss; this would probably have a full strength Barcelona team starting off. Going by the law of averages it is high time some one from Henry, Ronaldinho or Messi delivers. But on the defensive note Barca will miss out on the services of Italian full back Zambrotta.

The match may surely not be a thriller to the core but fans can expect a goal feast from the talent pool called Barcelona; also it will not be surprising if at the end of 90 minutes at Camp Nou, Barcelona is just a point of the leaders, who play later that night. The odds will be 8:2 heavily in favor of the home team, Barcelona.

Prediction: 3-1, Barcelona win