The big European giants clash again. Ok some history now. The last time United played in Nou Camp, they won the European Cup in the last minutes of the 1998-99 season. A miracle from Sheringham and Solksjaer's golden touch gave United the coveted European crown and enabling them to complete the famous treble. However the last time United played Barcelona in Nou Camp, the game ended in a 3-3 draw, in the group stages of the treble season. Group D also contained Bayern Munich, who lost to United in the finals and Brondby. In fact both the clashes between United and Barcelona ended 3-3.
The last time Barcelona won the cup was two seasons ago in Paris, when they defeated an Arsenal side captained by Thierry Henry. 2-1 was the result and the star of that season was Ronaldinho. United did not even get past the group stages that season. They finished bottom of the group.
Now what really surprises me is despite the glorious history of both the clubs, despite tremendous domestic success and employing some of the greatest names in the sport over the decades, they only have four European titles amongst them. United won it in 1969 (when it was the European Cup) and again 30 years on in 1999. Barcelona won the title in 1992 and then in 2006.
No matter who wins, this is going to be an epic clash, something I will look forward to and I need to talk to the admin people and see if season tickets are available. I dun wanna see it on TV do I, when I can see it at Old Trafford?
The last time Barcelona won the cup was two seasons ago in Paris, when they defeated an Arsenal side captained by Thierry Henry. 2-1 was the result and the star of that season was Ronaldinho. United did not even get past the group stages that season. They finished bottom of the group.
Now what really surprises me is despite the glorious history of both the clubs, despite tremendous domestic success and employing some of the greatest names in the sport over the decades, they only have four European titles amongst them. United won it in 1969 (when it was the European Cup) and again 30 years on in 1999. Barcelona won the title in 1992 and then in 2006.
No matter who wins, this is going to be an epic clash, something I will look forward to and I need to talk to the admin people and see if season tickets are available. I dun wanna see it on TV do I, when I can see it at Old Trafford?
