Smell That?

Let's just say it hasn't gone well.

It's the stink emanating from the Camp Nou's own right now.

A fortnight ago Barca suffered one of the most unexpected, not to mention embarrassing, losses at home to Russian champs Rubin Kazan. And how did they follow-up that gem? With an uninspired 0-0 tie away to Rubin, of course.

While CL slip-ups are to be expected, especially in the group stages, and while every Goliath is bound to fall sometime or other to an enterprising David, Barca has struggled mightily to even come close to the expectations (and odds) put on them.

We also don't really know what's happened to Messi in these last few games, but surely the world's best player ought to be able to take over a game against on at least one occasion, non?

There is a positive side to all of this...for Inter Milan, at least. In the space of 2 hours, the Italian champions jumped from last to first place in the group. Now there's a good day of work for you.