Man U Vs Barcelona

Man U Vs Barcelona: Barcelona confirmed the true pantheon of the greatest faces of football here on Saturday, surpassing Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley to ask for a second Champions League crown in three years. Target Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa deserved victory secured the magicians of Catalonia after England international Wayne Rooney had raised hopes of large, well-taken first half of the draw. Star electrifying performance was a team of Messi, the Argentine striker, master of 23 years, whose superb effort saw him 54 minutes as Ruud van Nistelrooy has a record of 12 goals in one Champions League campaign.It also took Messi's tally for the season to an astonishing 56 goals in 62 games for club and country, and propelled Barcelona towards their fourth victory in club football's most prestigious competition. Sir Alex Ferguson's United had been determined to avoid a repeat of the 2009 final in Rome, where Pep Guardiola's side had struck early before going on to clinch a 2-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico. Yet despite a bright opening United were ultimately handed a defeat that was just as emphatic as their loss two years ago, with the Spanish champions revelling in the wide open spaces of Wembley. United, lining up in an aggressive 4-4-2 formation, had harried Barcelona relentlessly in the early exchanges as they sought to prevent the Catalans from settling into their flowing passing rhythm. But it was not long before Barcelona found their feet and United were to spend much of the opening half an hour, and the match, firmly on the back foot Villa shot wide after being picked out by Messi on the edge of the area and moments later Pedro went close after Xavi and Gerard Pique combined menacingly. A race jinking by sounding the alarm that sounds in the Messi Manchester United striker defend a beautiful pass from Pedro only U.S. skipper Nemanja Vidic to slide with a vital block. United Vidic had to thank for another great piece of defending from Serbia after the judge denied his bright face Messi. But on 27 minutes, the relentless pressure of Barcelona finally reaps the reward. An exquisite pass from Xavi struck the outside of the boot and winger Pedro chose cool off his shot beyond Van der Sar. At that time, Ferguson must have feared a repeat of Rome. But the main United was able to find an equalizer within seven minutes. Rooney combined with Michael Carrick goes wide on the right before racing towards goal. Another one-two with Ryan Giggs, looking dangerously close to offside and Rooney were in the room. The England international took his time, and swept a curling shot beyond Victor Valdes to round off a nice gesture. The goal clearly shaken Barcelona, ​​but the Catalans were soon threatening again. Messi went on a race in full swing and chose Villa, but then only failed to control the return pass from his teammate and breathed United. United started the second half positively, but again in Barcelona were quickly on top of the light was flashing again. A fine save from Van der Sar denied Dani Alves after Brazil was played by Andres Iniesta before leaving Vidic Messi shot followed.