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Wembley Stadium will be filled to the brim, as 90,000 soccer fanatics from across the globe pack into the North-West London arena. Why are they there you may ask? To watch two of the most recognizable European clubs in world football - Manchester United and FC Barcelona.
First off, it is important to remember that these two sides faced off against each other 2 years ago in Rome. Where Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0. It was not a classic by any stretch of the imagination as Barcelona controlled much of the possession, but, Manchester United will certainly be looking for revenge.
As for the game itself (which will be played at 1:45 PM CT), I expect a full strength side from both United and Barcelona. I think Barcelona will use their passing game that have made them world superstars, and United will look for the quick counter and try to exploit Barca's back line with the likes of Hernandez, Nani, and Rooney. Whether Barcelona center backs Puyol and Pique can stop United's powerful strike force remains to be seen. But, Barca's center backs aren't the only ones that have to be worried, Manchester United defenders Vidic and Ferdinand will somehow have to find a way to stop world footballer of the year Lionel Messi, striker David Villa and Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez from penetrating United's back line.
The most important thing for the players to do now is to prepare themselves mentally for what is to come. Make sure that after the match you leave everything you had out on the field and know that you played to the best of your ability.
Will Manchester United seek revenge? Or will Barcelona cut United up into little red shreds. In 48 hours we will know.
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