If u are a Manchester United fan; you would not have been able too digest what you saw at Stadio Olimpico, and if you are a Barcelona fan than- you would be too excited with joy to sleep. Well the entire world witnessed a splendid game of football by FC Barcelona which crushed Sir Alex Ferguson’s and his crew’s dream to be the only side to retain the title in 17 yrs. Pep Guardiola has proved to be lucky for his side and his hopes and beliefs has led him to achieve the dominance over Europe on his debut and also making him the youngest coach to have steer a team to win the title.
Having lost to Manchester United in the semi final last season, FC Barcelona had to demonstrate a superior game and strategy to settle score with United as they knew the fact that Sir Ferguson’s side is one of the toughest to beat. What we all witnessed at Stadio Olimpico has showcased Barcelona’s true potential and quality of its players that it possesses.
Manchester United took off with Ronaldo’s attack on the Barcelona’s defense; but eventually Primera Liga champions tamed the Premier League champions and kept them quiet. The Spanish style of possession football proved to be stupendous before the English style of direct attack; it did leave the entire United’s crew clueless.
Though Barcelona had lost Daniel Alves, Eric Abidal and Rafael Marquez due to suspensions and injury respectively, but it seemed that they did not miss them much as Messi, Iniesta, Xavi, Eto’o and others were too good for Manchester United. Ronaldo and Rooney were kept quiet and well tamed by Puyol, Pique and Toure while Messi’s game proved to be much superior to theirs and the Barca’s midfielder did score his first goal against an English side.
The frustration and pressure were reflected in United’s game, while Guardiola’s crew kept their heads cool and played their possession football to win their third Champions League crown. While Manchester United would go back home with a shattered dream but they need to be proud of their achievements this season and take this defeat positively; they need to admit that Barcelona were a better side and played an outstanding game.
Over all we have a new champion of Europe- FC Barcelona; thanks to Eto’o and Messi for their spectacular goals and the entire Barcelona crew for a wonderful 90 minutes of entrainment which I am sure every football spectator must have enjoyed.
All in all - “A quality game from a quality team against a quality opponent.”
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