May 20, 2011
Man United out to prove critics wrong vs Barca
LONDON, England (AP) — Barcelona’s players will saunter into London next week expected to overpower Manchester United with another display of attacking prowess in a Champions League final.
It’s just two years since United were comprehensively beaten in club football’s biggest match, a major setback for manager Alex Ferguson.
And while Barcelona have swept to a third consecutive Spanish title and become a more potent force since then — despite failing to reach last year’s final — United have just secured the Premier League trophy without showing any of the usual swagger and flair of previous triumphs.
Going into next Saturday’s final at Wembley Stadium, both sides are chasing their fourth European titles.