Barcelona is a plot-na

Real Sociedad midfielder Xabi Prieto hailed Barcelona as the best team in the world "and as a" machine. "

The Basque outfit will host Tito Vilanova Anoeta on Saturday and 29 years, was quick to praise the current league leaders.

nominees for Uefa's Best Player in Europe Award

UEFA has announced a list of 32 players competing for the prize for the best players in Europe.

La Liga champions Real Madrid is the club most represented in the list, with seven players, followed by the owner of Premier League Manchester City, who has six players.

Champions League Chelsea and Catalan giants Barcelona have four players each, while Radamel Falcao is the only player Europa League champions Atletico Madrid to make the cut.

Davis Villa Barcelona excited about the new pre-season return

David Villa has spoken of his excitement of Barcelona to continue his career after a prolonged period on the treatment table.