Barcelona and United seek fresh Wembley glory

Guardiola’s Barcelona v Manchester United 2011 UEFA Champions League final highlights

Barcelona 3-1 Man United May 28 2011 Final Score - ESPN

A repeat of the 2009 final sees two of European football’s finest clubs go head-to-head once more at Wembley. Manchester United will be looking to avenge their 2-0 defeat on that occasion and claim a fourth European Cup, while victory for Barcelona would see Pep Guardiola’s men claim their fifth title, moving them level with Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the all-time standings. Both sides come into the game in excellent form, with Barcelona having won their last five matches and United having lost just once in their last 10 outings. The match is sure to be a close encounter between two of the world’s best teams, and it promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between Guardiola and United manager Jose Mourinho. Barcelona will be looking to control possession and create chances through their intricate passing game, while United will be looking to hit their opponents on the break and exploit their pace and power. It is sure to be a match that will live long in the memory, and it could well be decided by a moment of magic from one of the many world-class players on show.