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Brazil tipped to wake up like Argentina as Ecuador face Antonio Valencia blow
Finally, Argentina overcame their first round exit woes by winning when it counted the most. They thrashed Costa Rica 3-0 to win quarter-finals tickets and are now waiting to know their upcoming opponents between Chile, Peru and Uruguay. In the meantime, everyone’s attention has turned to Brazil’s 2011 Copa America campaign. The Seleçao are also expected to emulate foes Argentina by reaching the next stage of the tournament despite stumbling to 2 draws so far.
The Brazilians have also received some kind of boost since Ecuador have been hit with a very bad news. Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s clash. Doctor Patricio Maldonado confirmed the fact by telling reporters:
Copa America 2011: Antonio Valencia Profile - Player To Watch
Destiny's Child
He used to play barefoot in the dusty pitch next to his home in Ecuador. Antonio Valencia completed a total transformation by being the first Ecuadorian to win the English Premier League title as Manchester United won a record 19th title in the recently concluded season. For a man that was deemed to not be good enough for Villareal, the former Wigan man has been a pure inspiration to watch with his tireless runs down the flanks.
He left home at the age of 16 to a place that only his mum and brother knew. All for the sake of football and El Nacional became his first club. Starting originally as a central midfielder, impressive performances pushed him further up the ranks and he was eventually introduced into the Under-20 team where he starred alongside Christian "Chucho" Benitez in a more advanced role upfront. His talents were definitely being monitored by European Clubs and soon enough, Villareal came calling in.
Champions League Final: Will It Be Messi Vs Nani Or Valencia?
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The best there is in the world. Indeed he is. Lionel Messi is certainly a gem of his kind. The Argentinean has been in marvelous form of late and will definitely be the focus of tonight's Champions League final clash between Manchester United and Barcelona.
It's pretty easy to say that Lionel Messi has already engraved himself among the pantheon of greats in football's history and like all other legends, Messi is an individual that excites fans and causes mayhem in opposition defences to such an extent that most clubs collectively try to neutralize the threat posed by him.
Back in 2009, it was all about the Messi vs Ronaldo battle which the Barca talisman imminently won. This time around, the match will be a whole new dimension from their last meeting with the Red Devils performing well collectively as a team.
Barca-United Final: Predicting The Line-Up Of Sir Alex's Men
Cristiano Ronaldo was always regarded as a winger during his time at Old Trafford. Not to say that he can't fit into the centre forward position but his best years at United saw him freely roaming and switching flanks as a genuine out and out winger. But it was that semi final triumph against Arsenal that persuaded Sir Alex after all. Ronaldo was employed in the wings and it weaved magic as United swept off the Gunners to march into the final at Rome. But boy did all go wrong at the Stadio Olimpico.
Basically, teams have always altered their formation while going against the mighty Catalans. 'Defensive' or maybe 'Negative Tactics' were probably the cliche's during build up to a game against Barcelona. Real Madrid certainly stopped the Catalans at the Mestalla not so long ago. But considering what happened when they clashed at the Nou Camp- with the situation not allowing Jose Mourinho's men to set-up defensively is raising up doubts over whether a team should go defensive against Barcelona.
Manchester United vs Schalke 04 Report
After a 2-0 first leg win in Germany, first half goals from Antonio Valencia and Darron Gibson put the Red Devils in a dominant position. Jose Manuel Jurado pulled a goal back for Schalke, before a second half brace from Anderson finished off a glorious night for United.United took a 26th minute lead when Gibson played in Valencia, and the Ecuador winger finished well past Manuel Neuer. Five minutes later United doubled their lead courtesy of an uncharacteristic error from Neuer. After the German goalkeeper was so impressive in the first leg, he this time allowed Gibson’s soft shot to squirm through his arms and over the line for a 2-0 score line.
Champions League – Manchester United vs Marseille: What Are The Reds’ Plans?
What Manchester United’s 0-0 Draw Means
The first thing everyone can understand is that the Red Devils must avoid a score draw if they want to cross the Last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. In such instance, the away goal rule will automatically put Olympique Marseille through to the next stage of the competition.
Evidently, defeat for Manchester United at Old Trafford will create the same result: an European exit for the 2008 UEFA Champions League winners. In conclusion, Manchester United are left with only one option as they aim to reach Wembley; they must beat Olympique Marseille or kick out.
Interestingly, drawing is still an alternative and how so? Since extra-time exists in knock-out stages games, a 0-0 score line within 90 minutes of football may be good enough for the Red Devils to maintain their Champions League aspirations alive.
Manchester United Left In A Tense Pit. Can Valencia Be Their Super Hero?
The atmosphere has changed at Manchester United. It just needed two defeats in two crucial games for that to happen. First, Chelsea’s blue sea flooded the Red Devils at the Bridge. Then came Jamie Carragher’s Liverpool who expanded the pool of Manchester United’s miseries in controversial fashion. Suddenly, the Red Devils are in trouble. The road is not so long now. It will end soon as the end of the season is less than three months away. Mathematically, Manchester United’s back-to-back defeats have lowered – but not cancelled – their chances of clinching the English Premier League title this term. In fact, Arsenal are just behind the Red Devils whereas Chelsea seem to have found the level of confidence needed to mount a miraculous comeback in the title race.
Manchester United lose Antonio Valencia and continue dropping points at home.
Rangers manager Walter Smith nailed the “annoying” tactics and managed to stave-off the hosts with a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford to further question United’s title aspirations for another few days.Eight Manchester United attackers failed to break down the 10-men Rangers dedicated to ensuring a point from their 3-hour trip.