AND. [167] Rooney took the corner short to Tevez, whose cross was just beyond the reach of Berbatov and diverted behind again by Puyol. [83] Rio Ferdinand was also a doubt following a calf injury that has kept him out of the United side since the semi-final second leg against Arsenal; Alex Ferguson had said that Ferdinand might not start in Rome if he was not fit to play against Hull,[84] but he later admitted that Ferdinand was on course to recover in time to play in the match. [1], Since 1999, the UEFA Champions League final has been given a unique visual identity in order to increase the marketing appeal of the event. FC Barcelona history. [185] Messi had been withdrawn from his usual right-wing role into a more central position, while Samuel Eto'o, who had started the match as Barcelona's lone centre-forward, was moved out to the right. [103] In a rehearsed corner move, Xavi played the ball back to the edge of the penalty area towards Messi, but the tournament's top scorer was unable to make a proper connection. [149] Ronaldo was penalised for a high elbow when challenging for a header with Puyol a minute later,[150] before Rooney forced another corner off Piqué in the 69th minute. [179] Laporta himself collected Barcelona's commemorative plaque before accepting a medal from Platini. [63] After the match, UEFA president Michel Platini praised the Rome police for their arrangement of security for the final. Claudio Circhetta (Switzerland)[4], During the match, UEFA.com users were able to vote for their man of the match; the public vote went to the scorer of Barcelona's second goal, Lionel Messi. CD Chivas De Guadalajara vs FC Barcelona - June 19, 2009 - Live Streaming and TV Listings, Live Scores, News and Videos :: Live Soccer TV [17] A 4–0 win in the first leg at the Camp Nou made defeat in the second leg immaterial and Barcelona were entered into the group stage draw. In the United Kingdom, however, although the match received the highest ratings of any programme that evening, viewing figures were down by 1.5 million on the previous year's final, with just 9.6 million watching on ITV1, although an additional 1.79 million watched on Sky Sports 1. The film culminated with the late Luciano Pavarotti's version of Nessun Dorma, and it left several of the players in tears. We hope that you remember some of them and that you share our opinion. [117] The corner, taken by Giggs, found Ronaldo, but the Portuguese got too far under the ball and headed over. Lionel Messi[3], Assistant referees: [41] The first leg of the quarter-final was played at Old Trafford, giving Porto the chance to put the pressure on Manchester United with an away goal. San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC Game 3 on Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 @ 12:00pm Buck Shaw Stadium Santa Clara, Ca. [37] This meant that they would avoid Roma, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Porto and Juventus in the first knockout round; however, their potential opposition still included Inter, Lyon and Real Madrid. This position amongst the top eight European clubs meant that they would avoid drawing former European champions Barcelona, Inter and Real Madrid until at least the first knockout round, although they were faced with the prospect of drawing Bayern Munich or Roma. UCYSL & Alliance FC Club Night Game 3. [151] However, United's numbers up front in search of another goal left them wanting in defence; a weak clearance from Van der Sar was cut out by Puyol who played the ball to Eto'o on the right side of the penalty area. They wore blue for their first European Cup final against Benfica in 1968, but wore red for both of their most recent finals in 1999 and 2008. Two first-half goals from Henry and one each from Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o were followed by goals from Jean Makoun and Juninho either side of the interval to reduce Lyon's deficit. [116], In the 22nd minute, a lofted through-pass from Carrick found Rooney on the left wing, but the Liverpudlian's cross was blocked by Touré and went out for a corner kick. [177], After offering his commiserations to Manchester United's players,[178] Joan Laporta then joined the Barcelona team to lead them up the podium, closely followed by manager Guardiola. Football Skills, Tricks and Best Goals. Chivas’ Jeffren Suarez, right, is tackled from behind by FC Barcelona’s Eric Abidal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009. [33] Barcelona needed to avoid defeat to reach the final, but they found themselves a goal down within 10 minutes; after they failed to clear Frank Lampard's pass into the penalty area, Michael Essien fired a left-footed volley past Víctor Valdés into the roof of the net. [9], Both teams went into the match as the champions of their respective countries – the first time that the final had been contested by domestic champions since 1999, when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich 2–1 at Barcelona's home, the Camp Nou – both winning with games to spare. FC Barcelona started from humble beginnings, considering it now has the largest social media following of any sports team in the world. Ferguson also collected a commemorative plaque from Platini, but immediately handed it to Giggs. [193][194] After announcing his intention to leave Manchester United, Tevez criticised Ferguson's team selection for the 2009 Champions League final, saying that Ferguson should have included him in the starting line-up, with the rationale that the match was the only final that Manchester United had lost in his time at the club. While match referee Massimo Busacca and his assistants collected their mementoes of the final, the Barcelona team formed a guard of honour for the Manchester United players,[175] just as the English side had done for Chelsea in 2008. Discussion in ' Archives: CD Chivas USA ' started by ysantos , Jun 7, 2009 . Manchester United had previously worn white against Barcelona in five matches, losing just one of them – a 2–0 defeat in 1984 – while the only win in white came in the 1991 Cup Winners' Cup Final. Nemanja Vidić attempted to shepherd the Cameroonian striker towards the goal line, but Eto'o easily stepped inside him and toe-poked the ball past Van der Sar to make it 1–0 to Barcelona inside 10 minutes. [21], Four wins and a draw at home to Basel placed Barcelona on top of their group with a game to spare, and despite defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk on Matchday 6, they still had the third-best record amongst the qualifiers for the first knockout round. However, with only one minute left in the game, United suffered a defensive lapse, allowing Mariano González to score Porto's second away goal. Watch the 2008-2009 Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona Liga 1ª División Jornada 34 full match held at Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid) on Footballia [25] They needed a win or a no-score draw to guarantee passage, but a 4–1 half-time lead set the stage for a convincing 5–2 win. 15 minutes from time, Arsenal were awarded a penalty kick after Darren Fletcher brought Cesc Fàbregas down in the penalty area, a foul for which Fletcher was sent off – although replays showed that Fletcher knocked the ball away from Fàbregas immediately before bringing him down, resulting in some controversy as to whether Fletcher deserved a red card for the foul. 9:16. Chivas vs Monterrey 1-0 Apertura 2009 HQ jornada 11 SKY SPORTS 10/05/09 . [28] After a 3–1 win at Anfield,[31] Chelsea qualified for the semi-finals with a 4–4 draw at Stamford Bridge. [95], Barcelona kicked the match off, but Manchester United showed their intent from the outset, forcing goalkeeper Víctor Valdés to concede a throw-in after just 10 seconds. [86] O'Shea's place in the team was confirmed at Manchester United's media day the week before the final. This entry was posted on August 9, 2009 at 7:36 pm and is filed under Futbol, Mexican Soccer with tags Barca, barcelona, Chivas, FC Barcelona. [9] The Stadio Olimpico had hosted three previous Champions League finals, in 1977, 1984 and 1996. don't just read. Meanwhile, Dani Alves received his third yellow card of the knockout phase, ruling him out of Barcelona's next match, and Eric Abidal was given a straight red card for a foul on Nicolas Anelka as the French forward was through on goal. For more than 100 years, FC Barcelona has won a great number of trophies. Chelsea VS Barcelona 1-1 (UCL Semi Final 2009) Report. LONDON — It’s like the clock has been wound back 35 years with Liverpool and Everton as the English league frontrunners.Seeing Liverpool at the top of the Premier League is a more familiar sight. With his players motivated for the game, Guardiola said nothing as they emerged into the tunnel. [15], By virtue of their third-place finish in the 2007–08 La Liga, Barcelona entered the 2008–09 Champions League at the third qualifying round. He also took charge of the first leg of the semi-final between Manchester United and Barcelona in the 2007–08 competition. The friendly match between FC Barcelona and Chivas of Guadalajara was held at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Florida. What will be the score? [12], As winners of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona competed in the 2009 UEFA Super Cup, in which they beat 2008–09 UEFA Cup winners Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 at Stade Louis II in Monaco on 28 August 2009,[10] and in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi,[11] where they beat Estudiantes of Argentina in the final. Designed by London-based design and branding agency Radiant, the theme for the 2009 final was revealed on 25 October 2008, and it incorporated several typically Roman images; the logo was centred around an outline of the European Champion Clubs' Cup, upon which was written "MMIX" – "2009" in Roman numerals; around the base of the trophy was a stylised laurel wreath, and in the background was a simplified image of the interior of the Colosseum. [65] The venue provided ticketless fans with the opportunity to watch the match on a giant screen, and kept them away from the streets of Rome's city centre, although the alcohol ban that came into effect in the city at 17:00 (Central European Summer Time) on 26 May was still in force. FC Barcelona tied CD Guadalajara 1-1 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California on August 8, 2009. Fans' Man of the Match: [143] The Portuguese forward stepped over the ball several times in an attempt to wrong-foot Puyol, before cutting inside and playing the ball across the edge of the area towards Carrick. After World War II, the complex was renamed Foro Italico and the stadium was radically redesigned as a 54,000-capacity arena for the 1960 Summer Olympics. That away goal came in the fourth minute of the game, but Wayne Rooney equalised 10 minutes later and Carlos Tevez gave United the lead in the 85th minute. experience it! [80] Carles Puyol, however, was available for selection after he served a one-match suspension in the semi-final second leg. [155] The Bulgarian forward's low cross found Giggs in the centre, and the United captain's shot was deflected to Ronaldo on the far side of the goal, only for the Portuguese's shot to be blocked by Valdés. All news about the team, ticket sales, member services, supporters club services and information about Barça and the Club However, it was United who scored the next goal, as they hit Arsenal on the break and Ronaldo scored within 15 seconds of Arsenal losing the ball at the other end of the pitch. [59] Fans were also warned to avoid certain areas of the city that are known to be frequented by members of Rome's Ultra fan groups. The match determined the winners of the 2008–09 season of the UEFA Champions League, a tournament for the top football clubs in Europe. [119] The consequent free kick was taken by Xavi, who sent the ball just wide of the near post. [90], Meanwhile, midfielder Darren Fletcher was forced to miss the final after picking up a red card in the second leg of the semi-final. The bad news continued for Barcelona on Sunday when the club reported that injury-prone French forward Ousmane Dembele tweaked his right hamstring in the loss to Cadiz the day before.... more » 06.12.2020 00:17 [145] Rooney was again played down the right wing a few moments later, but his low cross was diverted behind by Piqué, and the resulting corner came to nothing. Manchester United won their 11th Premier League title with a 0–0 draw at home to Arsenal on 16 May,[14] while Barcelona were confirmed as La Liga champions for the first time in three years when Real Madrid lost to Villarreal on the same day. [44][45] The draw had determined that United would play the first leg at home, and after Rooney, Tevez and Ronaldo had early chances, John O'Shea opened the scoring, firing home a Michael Carrick cross after Arsenal had failed to clear a corner. I think Home depot center. When and where? The most recent of these had come only the season before, when Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Enjoy reading! [72][73], Immediately prior to the match itself came the opening ceremony for the final. FC Barcelona vs CD Guadalajara Chivas Starting Eleven. Simons, Archibald (0:24:11–0:25:20, 0:26:22, 0:45:14), FC Barcelona in international football competitions, Manchester United F.C. Total figures, which included viewers who watched only part of the match, put the Champions League final even further ahead of the Super Bowl, with 206 million viewers compared to 162 million. [12] Despite losing the match, Manchester United earned the most money overall from their 2008–09 Champions League campaign, receiving €38.281 million compared to Barcelona's €30.968 million, due to their share of the market pool, based on the value of the television market in their home countries. 2008-2009 – the Bright Start of Guardiola. Barcelona's victory hinged on the performances of. [107] It was now Barcelona's turn to pressurise the United players, forcing them into backward passes or long, hopeful balls forward. Platini then presented the trophy to Gianni Alemanno, the Mayor of Rome, that it might be put on display in and around the city until the day of the final. The first meeting between the two sides came in the third round of the 1983–84 Cup Winners' Cup; Barcelona won the first leg at the Camp Nou 2–0, but Manchester United won the return leg 3–0 at Old Trafford to reach the semi-finals. Browse more videos. After hosting the 1987 World Athletics Championships, the stadium was redeveloped in time for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, at which West Germany's 1–0 win over Argentina in the final was played there. [70] Busacca also refereed at both the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008, and took charge of the 2007 UEFA Cup Final between Espanyol and Sevilla at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 16 May 2007. About the match: Barcelona, the European and Spanish league champion, concludes a … Chelsea vs. FC Barcelona: Judging the Penalty Claims from 2009 Champions League Christopher Hall @ @chriscospins. With two away goals on the United scoreboard, Arsenal now had to score four goals to reach the final. They won the first of their European Cups in 1968, beating Benfica 4–1 at Wembley Stadium, while their second was achieved in 1999 via a last-gasp 2–1 win over Bayern Munich at Barcelona's home ground, the Camp Nou. dont hate other ppl jst cause ur team sint good enough to face them. The draw also determined the semi-final pairings, with United or Porto drawn to play against Arsenal or Villarreal. [135] A scrappy few moments in and around the centre circle followed, but Manchester United eventually came away with the ball. [187] United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, however, criticised his team's tactics, saying that "everything went wrong". Analyst I April 6, 2012 Comments. [60] Despite Rome's reputation as a hotbed for knife-related crime, dubbed "Stab City" by some,[61] UEFA was confident that the 2009 final would pass without incident,[61] but on the morning of the final, there were reports that a Manchester United fan had been stabbed in the leg the previous evening. [29] The lack of an away goal meant Bayern Munich would have to win by five clear goals to qualify for the semi-finals. [77] Defender Rafael Márquez also missed the match after he picked up a knee injury in the first leg of the semi-final, ruling him out for the rest of the season. Based on their UEFA coefficient, Barcelona were seeded for the third qualifying round draw,[16] and drawn against Polish champions Wisła Kraków. Ahí vamos”, concluyó. [74] At the culmination of the routine, the players emerged from the tunnel, accompanied by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli singing Il Gladiatore – a song based on Earth from the soundtrack to the film Gladiator – before Bocelli sang supporting vocals to the UEFA Champions League Anthem. Other attractions at the Champions Festival included appearances by representatives from both clubs (Bryan Robson and Ole Gunnar Solskjær for Manchester United and Hristo Stoichkov for Barcelona), exhibitions featuring memorabilia from past UEFA Champions League tournaments and the European Champion Clubs' Cup on display. [104] Nevertheless, Barça retained possession through some sharp inter-passing involving Xavi and Iniesta. [153] Immediately after the goal, Henry was replaced by Seydou Keita, allowing Barcelona to adopt a more defensive stance. Based on the "Starball" design that has been used for the Champions League final since 2001 and become synonymous with the UEFA Champions League, the Finale Rome was unveiled on 16 March 2009. [110] Ronaldo shaped to take the free kick himself, but it was Giggs who shot for goal, only to curl the ball just over the bar. Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola came out in support of overturning all three players' suspensions. Xavi[2] Barcelona's first European Cup was won as recently as 1992, when they beat Sampdoria 1–0 after extra time at Wembley; their only other title came in 2006 with a 2–1 win over another English side, Arsenal. [7] The match was refereed by Swiss referee Massimo Busacca. 1:08. In this article, you are going to read about the top seasons of the team. After a goalless first half, they took the lead through Franck Ribéry in the 47th minute, but it was not enough for Bayern as Keita equalised in the 73rd minute to clinch a 5–1 aggregate win for the Spanish side. pretemporada - gira usa 2009 - chivas vs fc barcelona 2009-08-08. compartir: tweet fecha domingo 9.08.2009 - 05:00h competiciÓn pretemporada partido chivas-fc barcelona estadio monster park (esp.) Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona 2:6 02.05-2009 EL CLASICO HIGHLIGHTS GOALS Best Quality [142] After Ronaldo was called offside in the 59th minute – despite appearing to be level with the last defender – Giggs stole the ball mid-way inside the Barcelona half before playing the ball to Ronaldo on the left wing. [130] Both teams attempted to settle into their customary passing rhythms, but – unlike the first half – it was Barcelona who settled first; Manchester United's passes in their attacking third of the field failed to find their targets, and Iniesta eventually came away with the ball before flicking a pass through to Xavi, who played a through-ball to Henry on the left wing. ... León vs Chivas Imago7. [114] The resulting throw-in eventually broke to Ronaldo, whose 30-yard shot went just wide. William Hill reported two bets of around £20,000 placed on Manchester United, while Paddy Power received one of £5,500 and Ladbrokes one of £3,000. The Portuguese winger controlled the ball on the chest before hitting the ball just past the far post. 3d ESPN FC. [165], In the 85th minute, Scholes clipped the ball over the top of the Barcelona defensive line to Rooney, who chested the ball down for Tevez, only to be given offside. A fourth-minute headed goal from Nemanja Vidić, however, got the home side off to a good start, and Cristiano Ronaldo doubled United's lead four minutes into the second half. August 8th, 2009 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA. [15] Both Manchester United and Barcelona were also looking for another Champions League title to cap a season in which they had won multiple trophies: Manchester United had already won four out of a possible seven trophies in 2008–09 and were playing for the possibility of becoming the third team to retain the European double (the domestic league and the European Cup), while Barcelona were aiming to become the first Spanish club to win a treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League. [171] Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola brought Pedro on for Iniesta in the second minute of added time,[172] before Vidić was immediately shown a yellow card for a clash of heads with Messi when going for a header. [170] The first of these saw Van der Sar make a poor pass after the ball was played back to him by Ferdinand, allowing Iniesta to steal in and play the ball towards Messi in the United penalty area, only for Vidić to get there ahead of the Argentine and knock the ball out for a corner. The Manchester United defence backed away from the Spaniard, who – after exchanging passes with Lionel Messi – played the ball into the path of Samuel Eto'o in the Manchester United penalty area. [30], The quarter-final draw also determined the teams' routes to the final, with Barcelona facing the prospect of meeting either Chelsea or Liverpool in the semi-finals. [48], The Stadio Olimpico in Rome was selected as the venue for the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final at a meeting of the UEFA Executive Committee in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on 4 October 2006. Repetición de este magnífico partido de fútbol. Stare at these for a while to try to put the painful Quakes loss that night out of your mind... Photo gallery by Joe Nuxoll. [159], Manchester United used their third and final substitute in the 75th minute, replacing Giggs with Paul Scholes, who took over as team captain. We're not the best team in Barça history but we've had the best season. - Tokyvideo.com [112] The Cameroonian then found Messi, who cut inside and hit a curling 25-yard shot that just shaved the top of the crossbar.