Manchester United will host Barcelona for the return leg of the Champions League Semi-Final on Tuesday April 29th Both teams still remain undefeated in Champions League competition, but both teams suffered a loss this weekend. Manchester United lost to Chelsea and Barcelona lost to Deportivo de la Coruna.
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Match Review
United started without Vidic. Therefore Evra, Brown, Ferdinand and Hargreaves played in the back. While Carrick and Scholes played as defensive midfielders and Rooney and Park played left and right wing. Wayne Rooney was playing right wing and just in front of him was Ronaldo and Tevez. (Read More…)
United should walk away with a win from the Nou Camp. Barcelona FC is in turmoil. Aside from the injuries and suspensions, many of the clubs players are not happy for a number of reasons. Henry has stated he is being played out of position, and is already looking for his next club. Samuel Eto’o told radio station RAC1 “If next year we continue like that, I will leave” . While Ronaldinho is out for the rest of the season due to “injury”. (Read More…)
Lionel Messi is the first player mentioned because he is the most dangerous. After being sidelined for five weeks due to a thigh injury, Messi is expected to play Wednesday. Messi played the final 45 minutes in Barcelona’s draw to Espanyol this weekend but Messi’s impact was undeniable. Barcelona had 9 scoring opportunities in the 2nd half when Messi was playing and only 4 in the 1st half when Messi was not present.The 20 year old has scored 6 goals in 7 games for the Catalan giants in Champions League competition. He is lightning fast and could do some serious damage if he’s not contained.
Henry could miss 1st leg of Champions League Semi-final. Henry missed Mondays training due to illness. A fever has put the former Gunner in doubt for Wednesdays long anticipated Champions League clash between United and Barca. Only time will tell whether Henry will be fit for the 1st leg, set to take place at the Nou Camp. Also, Brazilian defensive midfielder, Jose Edmilson, will most likely miss Wednesdays match due to a back strain.
