The 08/09 Champions League final saw Barcelona take on Manchester United. This is a highly publicized match, both teams are the strongest team in European football. At the beginning of the match, Manchester United showed a weak attacking force, applying Rooney and Tevez's cooperation, more indifferent to Barcelona's goalkeeper Valdes. However, Barcelona's backline is outstanding, complete blocking the United's attack.
Barcelona fights back
Under the pressure of United's power, Barcelona opened the game by showing the talent to fight back. Messi and Iniesta played a one-time beautiful counterattack, and eventually Messi scored an easy shot in front of the goal, breaking the deadlock for Barcelona. Manchester United increased the momentum after falling behind, however, Barcelona's defense was still outstanding, and Manchester United never equalized.
Manchester United fight back
In the second half, United stepped up their attack and Rooney was brought down by a Barcelona player in the box and the referee awarded a penalty. Van der Sar scored the penalty and United equalized. United then mobilized again and Tevez was brought down by a Barcelona player in the penalty area and the referee awarded another penalty. Van der Sar counterattacked again and scored the penalty to put United back in front.
Barcelona turnaround
In the situation of trailing, Barcelona started to enhance the attack, Messi and Iniesta's cooperation once again played a one-time beautiful attack, Messi in front of the goal pushed to score, equalizing the score. The match went into extra time, Barcelona mobilized the last shock, Iniesta received Messi's pass in the penalty area, easily sent the ball into the goal, Barcelona reversed the score.
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This match can be called a classic, Barcelona in the United's weak power, showing a strong defense and outstanding counterattacking ability, and finally reversed the championship. This match also shows the strength and toughness of Barcelona, let people remember this ordinary team. 08/09 Champions League final, is a classic battle in the history of soccer.
