Masterclass
It’s not often you see Manchester United dominated on a football field like they were this evening. It was almost surreal and I felt a bit embarrassed for them at times as the English champions chased shadows.
It was a footballing masterclass by Barcelona as Messi illuminated Wembley more than anyone else has since it was re-opened. I unexpectedly punched the air when Rooney equalised and for a moment it was game on, but Barca just continued their carousel passing game and after their 3rd goal finally arrived the Spanish side just brought the game to a gentle landing.
How one marks Lionel Messi is anyone’s business, the man just ghosts around the pitch with the ball rarely far from his feet and in Pep Guardiola, they have one of football’s true geniuses.
now stick guardiola in charge of barnsley, see where they end up.
CA – I was going to put up a short post about the game last night but you have beaten me to it – practically word-for-word. Villa’s finish matched the occasion perfectly. Even Fergie looked absolutely convinced at the finish and almost delighted it was over.
To see United limited to 2-3 shots in an entire game is indeed a rarity, but I can’t remember ever seeing a domestic team this capable in my lifetime.
Barca are a joy to watch for any neutral and they really are showing the world not only how to play attractive football, but how to win football matches.
They cut the playacting out last night as well. That was the big thing for me.
Luke – I don’t think Guardiola will get the Barnsley job but I get your point, I think. It’s a bit like Daglish or Mourinho.
Both are wonderful coaches but David Moyes and Tony Pulis for example have done it the hard way and I have respect for that.