man utd v barcelona 1999

".If Solskjaer has one regret from the Nou Camp in 1999 it is that he did an immediate post-match television interview and missed the start of the celebrations.For this charity rematch, he wonders if his regret will be agreeing to play at all. How good was he in Turin?Enjoy 30 rarely-seen images of United preparing for that iconic 1999 semi-final at Juventus.United to protect casual workers’ earnings,Our website uses cookies and other similar technologies to improve our site and your online experience. What a joke....The funny thing is the United fans think they have a chance because of the comeback against PSG, don't get me wrong I'd rather have United than Barcelona in the semifinals but we all know that's not going to happen.City bigger club I am going to lie down while I burst my sides. We’ll send official updates direct from the club. Scholes rifled in a spectacular 25-yard effort after 14 minutes to beat Barcelona and set up an all-English clash with Chelsea or Liverpool.Barcelona dominated possession for long periods, with Deco twice close and Thierry Henry wasting a late chance.But United mounted a rearguard action to seal a date in Moscow on 21 May.There was added poignancy and significance in the victory, coming 50 years after the Munich air crash.And for Scholes, suspended for the 1999 final victory against Bayern Munich in Barcelona, it is a chance to make up for that bitter disappointment.Ferguson praised Scholes for his first-half strike.United were dealt a double blow before kick-off when Wayne Rooney's hip injury ruled him out and Nemanja Vidic was sidelined by the concussion he sustained at Chelsea.And United almost made a nightmare start when Scholes tripped Lionel Messi as he raced into the area - there was only inches in it and fortunately for the home side German referee Herbert Fandel got the big call right and gave a free-kick.It took United time to settle, but Scholes eased their nerves with a thunderous strike to give them the lead in the 14th minute.Gianluca Zambrotta's wayward clearance landed at Scholes' feet, and he delivered a trademark rising drive from 25 yards that flew high into the net beyond the outstretched hands of Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes.It was only the second goal Scholes has scored this season - but it was a fitting strike to send United to the final.Messi was the real danger man for Barcelona, and he ended a slalom run with a left-foot shot that was turned away by United keeper Edwin van der Sar.Nani, preferred to Ryan Giggs, wasted a chance to grab the priceless second goal three minutes before the interval when he glanced Park's cross wide from eight yards.Barcelona began the second half with a spell of possession, but it was United who carved out a clear opportunity as Valdes blocked Tevez's close-range drive after 56 minutes.The Catalans made a change on the hour, sending on former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry for Andres Iniesta.Rijkaard was critical of the English side's style of play.Barcelona, inspired by the brilliant Messi, had United penned back, but they were resisted by defensive discipline and resilience of the highest class from a side normally noted for their attacking verve.United attempted to stem the tide with 13 minutes left by making a double change, with Ryan Giggs and Darren Fletcher replacing Nani and Scholes.Henry almost returned to haunt United with a point-blank header from Xavi's corner which was gratefully clutched by Van der Sar.Barcelona weaved pretty patterns in the closing stages, but United's defence - superbly marshalled by Rio Ferdinand and Wes Brown - stood firm to spark wild scenes of celebration at the final whistle.Paul Scholes celebrates the goal that sent Man Utd into the final,The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.I have no nails left and my heart nearly stopped a few times but we finally made it!!! See our,With football currently stalled, we offered fans the chance to vote on which of four classic European matches should be streamed in full, for free, on ManUtd.com and via the.Thousands of you opted for the dramatic comeback in Turin that propelled United into a first European Cup/Champions League final for 31 years.That match drew 36 per cent of the vote, ahead of PSG 1 United 3 in 2019, United 7 Roma 1 from 2007 (both 26 per cent) and the 1-0 victory over FC Barcelona (12 per cent) in 2008.United and Juve were locked at 1-1 after the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, but the Reds had it all to do ahead of journeying to Italy.The club had never achieved victory in that famous footballing country, while Juventus had reached five European finals in the preceding six seasons.When the Italians bolstered the away goal scored at Old Trafford with two early goals at the Stadio delle Alpi, the hopes of Alex Ferguson's team appeared to be drifting away.But a powerful header from Roy Keane offered encouragement, and then Dwight Yorke stooped to head David Beckham's cross home before half-time, levelling the score on aggregate and, crucially, giving us an advantage on away goals.Bookings that ruled Keane and Paul Scholes out of the final added a note of sadness before the evening was out, but Andy Cole's goal completed the miraculous comeback late on, confirming a momentous victory and a euphoric night for the club.The full 90 minutes from that famous night in Turin will be shown on MUTV, ManUtd.com and via the,Follow us on Via Twitter External Website.Keane pulls a vital goal back for the Reds in the Stadio delle Alpi.Match-winner Andy Cole celebrates with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Nicky Butt.Juventus v United is being streamed here now live.

Unsubscribe at any time in your browser settings.You previously blocked notifications from manutd.com. You have to be able to stand up for yourself against big boys. They say 'it was the best night of my life but don't tell my wife' - that kind of thing. Messi plays. The 1999 UEFA Champions League Final was an association football match between Manchester United of England and Bayern Munich of Germany, played at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, on 26 May 1999, to determine the winner of the 1998–99 UEFA Champions League.

That match drew 36 per cent of the vote, ahead of PSG 1 United 3 in 2019, United 7 Roma 1 from 2007 (both 26 per cent) and the 1-0 victory over FC Barcelona (12 per cent) in 2008. "I will have my last little gut feeling on who to play - sometimes you do get those hunches. "It is about creating an environment of world-class, elite performance. "The last time I tried it both my calves went bang. Every single day. Watch the 1998-1999 Manchester United vs. FC Barcelona Champions League Group stage, matchday 1 full match held at Old Trafford (Manchester) on Footballia Especially how there's nothing on the title race. Scholes, Beckham, Giggs, Neville, Schmichael... what a team managed by Alex Ferguson.Footballia is the first free interactive football video library where you can watch full football matches for free anytime, anywhere.Watch the goals of this match by showing the result on the,This section is for commenting on the match. The 1998–99 season was the most successful season in the history of Manchester United Football Club. Man Utd are 5th, getting all the decisions as per and are (almost certainly) out of the Champions league. if Solskjaers team play anywhere near the same standard at the Camp Nou tommorow night as they did against West Ham on Saturday and Messi is on his A game.