Joe423Barring injuries etc, I believe the two sides will set out like this. Barcelona in their 4-3-3 with Messi playing the False Nine role he has done throughout the season. Manchester United will line up 4-4-1-1 and will focus on keeping men behind the ball and springing on the counter.

Fabio(Or Rafael) could be afforded more space as I believe Villa will stay more as an inside forward that a left winger. Park will be used to track Dani Alvez. Valencia is very good at pinning back opposition full backs which makes me believe that Abidal won't be as much of an influence going forward.

Rooney will drop deep forming more of a 4-2-3-1. Messi will also drop deep to out number the United midfield 4 to 3.

Chicharito needs to play as it will force Barca to play deeper as they won't want to leave space between the lines. Busquets is very good at occupying space betweener midfield and defense and giving Barca an outlet.

Evra's attacking influence may be lessened as he will have to watch Pedro. I also believe Rooney will drift towards the left to make use of the Space that Alvez leaves.

Messi as false nine will be key. He can drop deep to provide another body in midfield which will out number United. He can also drop into a space which the two centre backs won't want to move into and from their enter goalscoring positions. I believe Carrick will also be key and I think he will be ahead of Fletcher as he is very good positionally and can hold well. He need's to perform better than Rome 09 though.

19.05.2011