Even with all the hype surrounding Man United and all the pundits saying they were a stronger team, I had a (fearful) feeling that Barca would win it today. My reasoning? Midfield and the lack of Owen Hargreaves and Darren Fletcher.
United’s current midfield anchor is Michael Carrick, who is superb. But against Andres Iniesta and Xavi, Carrick would need more than just Anderson to combat them.
Hargreaves and Fletcher provide the kind of steel that Carrick needs to be able to focus on his passing. If he has to do double duty, then more often than not his passing fails.
And so it happened today.
I was going to post something else today, but I’m too frustrated with the match.
Check back in tomorrow.
Until then, Glory Glory Man United… next year.
