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The last time the two teams faced each other in the Champions League final was in 2009, when Barcelona crushed Manchester United 2 - 0. After winning the title in 2008, Manchester United could have become the first team to ever defend the title two years in row. However, those dreams fell short as Lionel Messi scored the winning goal against his competitors.
This year, Manchester United is missing an integral part of its 2009 team, Christiano Ronaldo, who now plays for Real Madrid and is rumoured to have been courted by Manchester City for over £100 million. The last time the two teams met, Ronaldo took six of Manchester United’s 11 shots. Despite the players’ __ status, Barcelona was able to predict the team’s strategy. Now that he’s gone, Barcelona will have to
In Ronaldo’s place, is Javier “Chicarito” Hernandez. While many spectators thought that Rooney would take over Ronald’s reputation as the team’s most dangerous attack, Chicarito has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. It will be interesting to see Barcelona deal with the young player’s volatility.
This is guaranteed to be one of the most exciting sporting events of the year, and sportsbooks are making a mint. It is estimated that millions of dollars have already been wagered, with an additional influx of cash expected from live bets during the game tomorrow.
Sportsbooks are favouring Barcelona to win this year with
odds of 2/5 against Manchester United’s 7/4. Odds of a draw are 21/10. They are expecting the top scorers to be Messi (5/1), Rooney (8/1) and Chicarito (9/1).
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