FC Barcelona would be looking to win a trophy which has eluded them two tinmes in the past in the World Club Championship in Abu Dhabi. If they manage to do the same then it will be their sixth trophy in a fantastic year. Guardiiola has already highlighted the capturing of this eluding Championship as a priority for Barca. The team has already left for Abu Dhabi and will have their first training session on monday. By courtsey of being the Champions of Europe Barca will have to start their campaign from the semi-final stage. The South American champions also are given the same advantage in the Championship. Most of the time the final comes down to a clash between the best of Europe and South America. Europe with their enormous talent on display is expected to win each of these, but surprisingly the South Americans always had the upper hand.The FIFA Club World Cup, formerly known as the FIFA Club World Championship, is a football competition contested between the champion clubs from all six continental confederations. The champions of Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania and Africa lock horns for this prestigous trophy along with the host representive. FC Barcelona's opponent in the semi-final will be Atlante football club from Mexico. They have beaten the Auckland City FC to earn a place in the semi-final. In the other semi-finals we hyave the South American champions Estudiantes
de La Plata from Argentina facing the Asian Champions Pohang Steelers from Korea.FC Barcelona eleven is expected to feature some of the youngsters. For the likes of Bojan this could be his last chance to impress a coach who don't think high about him. Milito is another player who may get some playing time after his long lay-off from the game. Guardiola also could pick Pinto ahead of Valdes as the Goal Keeper in the Champioship.