While Roma occasionally manage to kick the ball across the halfway line during matches at Old Trafford, this is a different story.
That match at Camp Nou was a completely one-sided affair.
Barcelona gave Schalke 04 no chance.
The midfield trio of Iniesta, Xavi, and Yaya Touré completely controlled the tempo of the game.
Moreover, they are not in a hurry to attack.
It's about slowly controlling the ball, passing it around, and penetrating it, leaving Schalke 04 in a dilemma – whether to press or not.
In this state.
In the 42nd minute, Xavi seized an opportunity and sent a through ball down the middle. Falcao received the pass in the penalty area and laid it off to Yaya Touré, who followed up with a powerful shot that broke through the defense of Schalke 04 goalkeeper Schöber.
1-0, Barcelona take the lead at home!
A few minutes later.
The first half ended at almost the same time for both sides.
Manchester United launched a fierce attack but failed to score, and the score remained 0-0 at halftime.
Fifteen minutes later.
The second half begins.
Barcelona continues to take their time, calmly controlling the pace of the game.
Meanwhile, at Old Trafford...
Cristiano Ronaldo is on fire.
In the 53rd minute, Ronaldo dribbled down the left flank, breaking through the defenses of De Rossi and Panucci, before delivering a cross from near the byline. Berbatov, who was already waiting in the penalty area, pounced on the ball at the near post and scored, giving Manchester United the lead at home!
final.
Neither match resulted in any surprises.
Both Barcelona and Manchester United won their respective matches 1-0 at home, successfully advancing to the semi-finals of the 2007-2008 UEFA Champions League!
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