There was no repeat of 1968 Wembley euphoria for Manchester United in their bid to lift a fourth European Cup, just an unwelcome reminder of how it felt to be outplayed in 2009. Once again, United could not get enough of the ball to do themselves justice, once again their most experienced players were unable to impose themselves and for a second time in three seasons, Barcelona did almost exactly as they pleased. [...]
Standing next to Messi, almost anyone in the world would look clumsy. The same seems to apply to any side unlucky enough to encounter Barcelona in a Champions League final.
Lionel Messi lights up Wembley as Barcelona humble Manchester United:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/may/28/barcelona-manchester-united-champions-league
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| Tom Jenkins for The Observer |
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| Tom Jenkins for The Observer |
http://www.elpais.com/articulo/deportes/Wembley/enamora/Barcelona/elpepudep/20110528elpepudep_19/Tes
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