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Barcelona 2 United 0: Player ratings
James Robson
May 27, 2009
Van Der Sar: In possibly his final game as United's first choice No1, the veteran Dutchman was beaten at his near post by Eto'o, but produced brilliant saves to deny Henry and Puyol. Also had the post to thank, which kept a Xavi free kick out. 7
O'Shea: Survived a second half call from Messi for a penalty and was kept on his toes throughout by Henry and Barca's swarming attacks. Watched as Messi ghosted in to score and kill the game off in the second half. 6
Ferdinand: The England defender was never going to miss a match of this magnitude, but failed to produce his best on the night. Allowed Messi to sneak in behind him to put Barca 2-0 ahead. 6
Vidic: One of United's outstanding performers of the season, the Serbian will be bitterly disappointed by how easily he was beaten by Eto'o for Barca's opening goal. Did not look his usual dominating self. 5
Evra: Promised to attack Messi, but very rarely looked like producing anything in Barca's half, such was the defensive shift he had to put in. Partly culpable in losing the ball for Barca's second goal. 5
Anderson: Promised a striptease if he broke his United goal scoring duck, but there was never any danger of that. Early nut-meg on Toure was the Brazilian's only highlight before being substituted at half time. 5
Carrick: Couldn't get back in time to block Eto'o for Barca's opening goal, but produced some spraying passes to create openings for United. Without doubt one of the Premier League's best passers, but was given a masterclass in using the ball by Barca's midfield. 6
Giggs: Started off further forward than expected, almost as a second striker behind Ronaldo, but struggled to make an impact, being guilty of loose passing from time to time. Improved in the second half before being replaced by Scholes as Ferguson tried one last throw of the dice. 6
Park: Might have scored from Ronaldo's rebounded free kick, but denied by a brilliant block by Pique. Typically full-blooded and one player you knew wouldn't tire - even against Barca's brilliant midfield. Ultimately sacrificed as United went in search of an equaliser. 6
Rooney: Struggled to get into the game from the start when playing on the left. Several loose passes were typical of an out of sorts performance to begin with. Switched to the right in the second half and saw much more of the ball, putting in some inviting crosses that United should have made more of. 6
Ronaldo: Looked desperate to prove he is the best player on the planet and forced a save with a 30-yard free kick after less than two minutes. Twice came close after that before the match was 10 minutes old and could have got one back after United went 2-0 down, only to be denied again by Valdes with a brilliant stop. 7
Substitutes
Tevez (for Anderson, 45): His introduction at half time had the desired effect of getting Rooney into the game. But Tevez provided little more attacking threat than Anderson before him. A disappointing end if it proves to be his final performance for United. 6
Berbatov (for Park, 66): The Bulgarian has failed to produce on a consistant basis in his first season at Old Trafford - and given little time to make an impact on this match, it was another uninspiring display. A losing finalist with Bayer Leverkusen previously, he will begin to wonder if he is cursed. 4
Scholes (for Giggs, 75): Coming on with the game as good as lost, it was always going to be a big ask for the veteran to turn things around. His major impact were some typically mis-timed tackles. 5
