Football: Barcelona's fall from the heights can lift United

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Two years ago Barcelona were the most irresistible side in Europe, Duncan Castles investigates their rapid demise [link]

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  • freefootballstreaming freefootballstreaming
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    Barcelonas recent downfall will only benefit United. And with United playing the kind of football we admired from Barcelona two years ago, I think United will edge this tie. A draw in Barca would be a good result as United at home are formidabble. I think Barca will have to win by at least 3 goals tonight to have any real chance of progressing to the final.
    Posted 4/22/2008 [reply] [flag]

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