Champions League Final 2009: FC Barcelona vs ManUtd: Champions of Europe!
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maz
I walk the line
I hope we play sylvinho on the left. I really like him because i find he doesnt fear his opposition. When up against ronaldo he wont give him the space many other full backs give him. Not to mention he will keep ronaldo having to hang back if sylvinho attacks. I would much rather play sylvinho there than keita. The only problem is that will sylvinho be able to last the whole 90 minutes? It wont be good to bring on a new left back in the 70th minute that affords ronaldo some space and then as ronaldo does, turns it on when defenders are tired and really hits us.
United
New member
Lol that was a good cartoon. Thanks for translating it Bojan and Warik.
Although we'll be defensive, I don't think we'll park the bus, this being a final and all. Lets wait and see.
SoleBaje
New member
Culé!!! :2145960713mundoemot::flagvl8::2145960713mundoemot:flagvl8::2145960713mundoemot
Galning
Moderator
Caricature from Catalan Sport.
Hehehe :flagvl8:
AnfieldEd
I am Leg End
Just wanted to start a little debate. Us vs ye.
Ok player vs player.
VDS VS VALDES
Imo, Edwin just about shades this one. I think Valdes is a very underrated keeper. A lot of fans have labelled him a liability following the Liverpool debacle 2 years ago. But I think he has been unbelievable this year and he saved them from conceding a costly away goal vs Chelsea. He also like VDS made a record for onrunning clean sheets in the Champions league this season. However, I think one would have to give Van Der Sar the nod here. You just can't argue with 14 clean sheets on the trot and his absolute dominant presence in his 6 yard box.
Brown VS Alves
Hmmmm. I think people might call me biased if I went for Brown on this one, but I think last year he provided us with an unbelievale defensive stability and he got foward and linked up with Ronaldo unbelievably well down the right so well all season. But I think, Alves has to get the vote here, simply because of his attacking ability. Maybe, he was sloppy vs Chelsea but he usually has the best delivert in the whole of Europe.
Vidic vs Marquez
A non starter really, I don't think anyone could argue this one. 7 goals from centre back and our player of the season. Absolute quality. I think Marquez has a lot to offer too, but he has been fairly precarious throughout this season and has been the root of many of Barca's defensive frailties.
Rio vs Piqué
The teacher vs The student here really... During Piqué's time at OT he learnt his trade from studying Rio's style and even now day's you can see glimpes of his potential to follow in Rio's footsteps... But there's no doubting for the time being at least that Rio wins this battle hands down 10 times out of 10.
Evra vs Abidal
The two french fullbacks. On numerous occasions Abidal has been chosen over Paddy and a lot of French football fans argue that Abidal is a better player. Personally, I don't see what the fuss is about. He's a big slow fullback who is poor at gettiing forward and doesn't offer half as much as Patrice
does going forward. So, definitely Evra
Carrick vs Iniesta
Carrick has certainly come on leaps and bounds from last season imo, where he seemed to suffer as a result of the Hargreaves signing. However, he has blossomed alongside Fletcher at times this season despite fading away a bit of late. But, when comparing him with the ingenuity of Iniesta it is an absoulte mismatch to say the least. Only one winner.
Andersonson vs Xavi
I think over the last couple of months Anderson has really blossomed as a player and all he is missing now as a World class player is an ability to score goals. Which is the total opposite to the Barca man, Xavi who is the master when it comes to creativity for the Blaugrana.
Fletcher vs Yaya
This is definitely the closest of all the one on one battles. At times this season Toure has held Barca together and has allowed the likes of Xavi and Iniesta to bomb forward. But of late, the whole footballing world have begun to realise the true importance of Fletch to United's midfield . He is without a doubt our most underrated player and hence gets the nod from me.
Ronaldo vs Messi
In my opinion number one in the world vs possibly number two. I think Ronaldo is quite a bit in front of Messi atm. Yes Messi has had an unbelievable season, but for me Ronaldo is a much more valuable asset than Messi and beats him in far more areas such as heading, power, speed, set pieces, finishing etc... Therefore Ronaldo>Messi.
Berbatov vs Henry
Well, Dimitar has been a bit of a let down this season, but I still firmly believe that next season he will turn it around. But even so, I don't think anyone could ever compare him to King Henry. He is without a doubt my favourite ever player outside of United. He oozes class and on his day is the most unstoppable player in the world.
Rooney vs Eto'o
I know Eto'o os highly rated in La liga, but from what I've seen of him in big games, he has been nothing short of woeful. That, compared to the man for the big occasions, Wayne Rooney. Only one winner in my eyes.
So final result, 6-5 in our favour...
VDS
Alves
Marquez
Ferdinand
Evra
Iniesta
Xavi
Yaya
Messi
Henry
Eto'o
Exactley Warik, I can't believe how confident some of them are ... Even If I am confident that Barca can win, I wouldn't go around throwing annoying comments, because it's a CL final and you never know .. But if Barca win, THEN I will start talking, and most of them will have egg all over their face.
Ofcourse even if we had him now, It would be incredible ...
----Henry--------Messi---------
---------Ronaldinho------------
But ofcourse he doesn't have the pace anymore, such a pity because those 3 on form is easily the best attack line the world has ever witnessed.
Metaphysical
Bomb Dropper
messi's not a winger.
srsly.
and I knew you wouldn't have vidic in there. I WONDER WHY?
hehehe
srsly.
and I knew you wouldn't have vidic in there. I WONDER WHY?
hehehe
MinaFCB
Senior Member
Xabi Alonso
Which team,in your opionion,will win CL?
Chances are 50%-50%.Both are very powerful team and both can win.Barca has terrific potential but Man Utd also has its virtues,a lot of them.
What can be a key factor?
Team that scores first will be much closer to the victory.I think that Barca will control the game and Man Utd will for their chance
How Barca has to play?
I'm certain that Barca will remain faithful to its style,like they have done during this season.Logically,they'll try to have high percentage of ball possesion and to unbalance in attack.Like usual.
You said that Man Utd has many virtues..
Man utd is very balanced team.Man utd,definitely,has very good attacking line with CR,Rooney,Tevez....But people mustn't fool themselves,because they are strong in every part.Man Utd has powerful defense ,good midfielders,and their attackers score a lot of goals.It's hard to find their weak points.They are so balanced team that it makes them feel comfortable and they can defend themselves and wait for their chance,like they did against Arsenal in London. Ts”.
The best teams are going to play in final?
Certainly both teams deserve to play it.
Your father played in Barca and you have very good relation with Barca's players.It's clear which team you are going to support...
You said everything.I'm more related to Barca's players like Xavi,Puyol and Iniesta...We shared an unforgetable experience when we won European Cup.
Final in Rome will be duel between Cristiano and Messi?
It's match where the greatest players of both teams will meet.But one detail,one play can decide the match ,but it won't be a duel between Messi and Cristiano .They are both great players,but the winner will be better team.
Which team,in your opionion,will win CL?
Chances are 50%-50%.Both are very powerful team and both can win.Barca has terrific potential but Man Utd also has its virtues,a lot of them.
What can be a key factor?
Team that scores first will be much closer to the victory.I think that Barca will control the game and Man Utd will for their chance
How Barca has to play?
I'm certain that Barca will remain faithful to its style,like they have done during this season.Logically,they'll try to have high percentage of ball possesion and to unbalance in attack.Like usual.
You said that Man Utd has many virtues..
Man utd is very balanced team.Man utd,definitely,has very good attacking line with CR,Rooney,Tevez....But people mustn't fool themselves,because they are strong in every part.Man Utd has powerful defense ,good midfielders,and their attackers score a lot of goals.It's hard to find their weak points.They are so balanced team that it makes them feel comfortable and they can defend themselves and wait for their chance,like they did against Arsenal in London. Ts”.
The best teams are going to play in final?
Certainly both teams deserve to play it.
Your father played in Barca and you have very good relation with Barca's players.It's clear which team you are going to support...
You said everything.I'm more related to Barca's players like Xavi,Puyol and Iniesta...We shared an unforgetable experience when we won European Cup.
Final in Rome will be duel between Cristiano and Messi?
It's match where the greatest players of both teams will meet.But one detail,one play can decide the match ,but it won't be a duel between Messi and Cristiano .They are both great players,but the winner will be better team.
nebeer
Love is All
Nice interview from Xavi Alonso. Thanks Mina for posting it.
The Man U line up is going to be something like this (according to some hints that Sir Alex Ferguson has given):
-----------Carrick-------------
---Anderson---------Giggs-----
------------------------------
---Park--------------Rooney--
-----------Ronaldo------------
The Man U line up is going to be something like this (according to some hints that Sir Alex Ferguson has given):
-----------Carrick-------------
---Anderson---------Giggs-----
------------------------------
---Park--------------Rooney--
-----------Ronaldo------------
thierry14henry
New member
sylvinho playing against osasuna may be a clue that he will not play against united
nebeer
Love is All
How so?
thierry14henry
New member
well he is 34, and that is old enough to play max 1 game a week
also why would pep risk injury to a starter in the CL final in a useless game
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