Leo Messi - Champions League Finals 2011
Two years ago, Barcelona defeated United 2-0 in Rome. United now hopes to overturn the result, and take back the title they won in Moscow in the previous year. This will be the second time in two years that the teams have met up in a European final, bridging the long stretch from 1991 in which United took the Winners’ Cup final, 2-1.
All of the best football oddsfind that there is nothing between the two sides, and you’d best bear this in mind when placing your football bets.
The survivors list from two years ago is formidable: Lionel Messi still poses the main threat up front, and will be assisted by the likes of Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Carles Puyol. On United’s side, Nemanja Vidic, Ryan Giggs, Park Ji-Sung and Wayne Rooney will be looking for revenge. But the biggest re-match will take place off the playing field, between managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Josep Guardiola. Both are fully aware that the Champions League is the ultimate benchmark for any manager, and opportunities in finals don’t come around that often.
Champions League betting had these teams as favorites to make the final, but as to who will win, we’ll have to wait until Saturday night to find out. Only one thing can be expected for certain – it’s going to be an incredible final.
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