The absence of the Argentine star of Barcelona, as well as other holders Barça, is considered key in the outcome of the meeting
Manchester United, who beat Barcelona 2-1 at Washington on their official website includes a friendly match report begins with an expressive "no Messi, no problem".
The absence of the Argentine star of Barcelona, as well as other holders Barça, is considered key in the outcome of the meeting. "Two months headache after the final of the Champions League (where they lost 3-1), United fans have something to celebrate against Barcelona: The Reds defeat the European champions 2-1 at FedEx Field Washington, "says the chronicle.
But Manchester was recognized that not only the absence of Messi. "Without your brain Argentine (and without Xavi, Dani Alves, Javier Mascherano, Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol), Barcelona lost a lot of creativity and movements that broke the Red in the final of the Champions. "
"Of course, this game does not really matter, despite efforts by local media to consider it a rematch of the final at Wembley (...) It's really just a preseason game for Sir Alex's men but vital, view of the crash eight days with Manchester City in the Community Shield, "he adds.
Manchester United's win against Barcelona "does not erase memories the final of the Champions League and is a significant psychological blow in the battle for supremacy of European football, "admits the writer in the English club page