Sir Alex warns Barcelona ahead of the Champions League final – UEFA Premier League News
On May 28, New Wembley Stadium in London will turn into a Roman Coliseum with the only difference being the fact that instead of gladiators fighting for their lives, this will be a footballing battle of two modern day giants for the
ultimate prize in club football.
Manchester United will take on Barcelona in a repeat of the 2009 final, with vengeance on their minds after being outplayed in the previous encounter. The two heavyweights, both having three European crowns to their credit, will face
each other in an epic battle.
United manager, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson has warned his Spanish opponents not to underestimate his troops, ahead of the mammoth clash.
Red Devils were favourites in Rome but the Spanish Armada steamrolled their opposition to win the contest, 2-0.
This time, roles will be reversed as Manchester United will be the underdogs facing what many regard, as the best football team on the planet.
There is no doubt about the quality of this http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 side, having already beaten Manchester United in 2009. The team is the supplying the backbone for the Spanish National side with Xavi, Iniesta, Pique and Puyol. The players will
be looking to repeat their recent World Cup performance. Argentinean, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629 will also boost the side.
In contrast, this Manchester United side also has the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985.
Barcelona manager, Josep Guardiola, has already hailed Manchester United as an extraordinary team, following their impressive 2-1 win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786.
Ahead of the match, Sir Alex Ferguson has said that his team will not be a roll over for the Spanish giants.
Ferguson, while speaking in an interview with a US based radio station, said, “Everyone has acknowledged how great a team Barcelona are but Manchester United are in this final, Everyone has said this is not a good Manchester United
team, that we are not this or that. But we have scored more goals than anyone else. Our home form has been magnificent. We are undefeated in Europe.”
Furthermore, Ferguson added that his side has qualified for the Champions League final for the third time in four seasons and that is no mean feat. To add to their credentials, Red Devils have not conceded a goal at their home encounters.
Despite speculations from managers of both teams before the game, statements would not count for much, as the team that plays well will win and take the prestigious title home. Red Devils will be looking to return the favour to their
opponents, who are certainly looking in prime form to win the UEFA Champions League title.
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