Pep Guardiola: Champion league final 2009 no advantages

Pep Guardiola has rejected the idea of ​​Barcelona, ​​in 2009 the final victory of the Champions League over Manchester United will help, if Sir Alex Ferguson has set up a rematch at Wembley Stadium this year.

Barcelona cut Real Madrid's rivals in the semifinals after a 1-1 draw at the Nou Camp to go through 3-1 on aggregate, while Manchester United, go into their match against Schalke at Old Trafford on Wednesday with a 2 to 0 lead in the first round.

When asked if the victory in 2009 should help to meet in London Barca, Guardiola said: "Two years ago, I think Sir Alex Ferguson will still be there, [that] always happens in the final of the Champions League by So. us is an honor for me as a young coach, it's an honor to get to the final and play. "

Guardiola was part of the Barcelona team that has clinched his first European Cup at Wembley 19 years ago and is delighted to return to London.

"Football comes home, so it's an honor to play at Wembley," he said. "We won our first Champions League in 1992 at the old Wembley and we are always proud of our club and the players."

Barca midfielder Andres Iniesta, who provided the pass intended Pedro 01.01 Tuesday draw, said: "This is a unique moment that we are in the final after defeating an opponent as strong Real Madrid means a lot ..

"We had one of the best teams in front of us and we have even more reason to celebrate, because it is very difficult to achieve the feat of reaching a final.

"These things are normal. Beyond the rivalry, beyond the struggle for their own interest, fair play must prevail. I just want to talk football and not on matters non-athletes."

Iniesta also insisted that despite his success at the end of 2009, possible in Wembley clash is not inevitable.

"We have a very important step, but we still have to play the final," he said. "I hope we do well and win another Champions League for our fans."

Peter, who aims to open the scoring in the second half, said:''I am filled with joy. It is always difficult to reach the final of the Champions, and have a game against a great team like Real Madrid have made things very difficult.

''They have great players, great team and we are very pleased with the result, because it was very difficult. "I felt a great sense of joy when he scored. Andrés [Iniesta] gave me a great pass, but in this game everyone has a great entry level.

''I hope we can win the Champions League at Wembley, but we know it will be difficult because Manchester [United] have a great team.''

Lionel Messi puts Barca one foot in Wembley

Lionel Messi scored twice late on as Barcelona took a giant step towards Champions League final with a 2-0 first leg semi-final win over 10-man Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Messi, taking his tally to 52 in all competitions this season, scored on 76 and 87th minutes - the second solo effort brilliant general - to resolve a conflict in a bad mood Madrid defender Pepe was sent off in the 61 minutes .

This incident also saw Madrid coach Jose Mourinho - who on Tuesday had sparked a war of words with his opposite number Pep Guardiola - sent in the stands, while Barca goalkeeper Jose Pinto has also shown a red card after an incident in halftime.

However, the end result means the club, European champions in 2006 and 2009, are firm favorites to advance to the final at Wembley next month.

Barca captain Carles Puyol was - who missed five of his team defeats this season - but the visitors still had a number of absences with Andres Iniesta, Eric Abidal and Adriano among the missing.

Madrid, who last week ended his three-year wait for a trophy after beating Barcelona to win the Copa del Rey final, they were unable to appeal the suspension to Ricardo Carvalho and injured Sami Khedira.

The first half was a matter of careful about the content of Madrid to leave the club has in its possession on the edge of danger and visitors will not want to commit too many men forward.

This led to Cristiano Ronaldo showing his frustration at one point and the fans, and it means scoring chances at both ends are rare.

Iker Casillas, Xavi tested a volley well beaten from the start, while intriguing Barça had the best chance of the opening period on 24 minutes after clinging to pass from Lionel Messi.

However, again denied by fellow Casillas Spain, which blocked his low shot.

David Villa also has seen a bit of effort does not go far wider than the club looking for a precious away goal.

At the other extreme, supporters of Real Madrid had to wait until just before the break to see his side Barca goalkeeper Victor Valdes to give something to think about.

Ronaldo tried his luck from 25 yards and the ball rebounded from Waldo chest. Mesut Özil seemed destined for the network while still, but Valdes saved his effort and an offside flag had been ruled out any objective anyway.

As the players left the field after half more niggly first, there was a melee between the parties, as it entered the tunnel leading to Pinto received a red card.

Mourinho has decided to move things to pause, take off and sent on Emmanuel Adebayor, Mesut Özil, who scored twice here in the first leg 4-0 in the first quarter-final victory at Tottenham.

Both teams had half chances early in the second half, with Messi and Ronaldo and the efforts blocked, before the Real defender Sergio Ramos has had a yellow card that rules the second stage.

Much worse was to come to Madrid, but as they were reduced to 10 men when Peter saw the red card after one of Dani Alves, who left Brazil writhing in pain.

It was the fourth time in four games with Barcelona this season that Madrid had a player sent off, and the wrath of Mourinho on the bench resulted in what was sent to the stands.

Barca felt a great opportunity to take control of the tie and almost went ahead on 68 minutes when Villa was a shot saved by Casillas and Pedro led to the recovery inches wide.

And his next start saw the lead when substitute Ibrahim Afellay did well to create space to the right and his low cross was presented by Messi running at the near post before.

Messi was not over and struck a brilliant second with three minutes remaining to leave the club with one foot in the final.

As Argentina dribbled past several defenders of Madrid just a step before sliding right-footed shot past Casillas.

Carlo Ancelotti still believe

Carlo Ancelotti has said that the conviction and courage will be essential if Chelsea are to defy history to complete a remarkable Champions League return against Manchester United on Tuesday night.

Ancelotti has revealed that plans to produce something special after analyzing the tactics of the first round, won 1-0 against United at Stamford Bridge, but said that the ability of his players to overcome the mental obstacles that await them in Old Trafford ultimately could decide the tie.

The Blues boss urged his players to believe sincerely that could become the first team to beat United in Europe after losing the first inning of a tie at home. Only two clubs have always produced an equivalent change in the Champions League, but Ancelotti insisted there is no reason why Chelsea failed to become the third at Old Trafford.

Ancelotti said. "In Italy we have a saying:" If you have two, three upcoming "We really believe we can win there, maybe it could do that ... But, early in the game, you have to believe he can win.''

Ancelotti knows his side need to produce an almost perfect performance at Old Trafford if they want to reverse the defeat on Wednesday night in the first leg at Stamford Bridge.

"To win there, you have to do 100% in everything,''he said." And not only 100%, but you must use the personality, courage, you have to control the game. ''

It would take a considerable improvement from Chelsea to achieve such a feat. They have won at Old Trafford last season in a game that ultimately decided the Premier League title, but that was during a round of scintillation. Could hardly be a greater contrast this term with the Blues languishing 11 points behind United in the league and the trouble scoring goals. Ancelotti admitted his players not shown enough teamwork today.

"Everyone is trying to solve this problem we have individually,''he said after seeing his side stutter to a 1-0 win at Wigan on Saturday." Obviously, it is best to stay home and work more with them.''

Chelsea Troubleshooting is ultimately responsible for Ancelotti, who is in real danger of monitoring their worst season since Roman Abramovich bought the club. Other directors have been sacked for less, but Ancelotti is convinced today that the Kingdom does not defeat ultimately cost him his job. However, it was determined yesterday to move heaven and earth before the fight of life and death on Tuesday.

Revealing that included a forensic analysis of the first inning, he said .. "I will watch the game in times of one, two or three who want to try to do something special for the next game''

It would not be resorting to tricks of motivation, however.

"I have to watch the game and prepare for something we can do to create problems,''said Ancelotti." I have to explain to players the ability of the opposing team. You can go to the movies without me.''