Ronaldo misses penalty as United and Barca draw blank
Manchester United wingerCristiano Ronaldo fluffed a second-minute penalty as his side drew 0-0 with a dominant Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp. The Portugal international, who has scored 38 goals in...
Manchester United wingerCristiano Ronaldo fluffed a second-minute penalty as his side
drew 0-0 with a dominant Barcelona in the first leg of their
Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp.
The Portugal international, who has scored 38 goals in all
competitions this season, sent his spot kick high and wide after
Barca centre-back Gabriel Milito handled the ball in the area
with just over a minute on the clock.
United appeared stunned and surrendered the initiative to
Barca but although the Catalans dominated they failed to take
advantage and visiting goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was only
seriously tested by substitute Thierry Henry late in the game.
Barca have been poor in the Primera Liga but gave a far more
impressive performance against an out-of-sorts United and will
feel short-changed by a result that leaves the tie delicately
balanced before next week's return at Old Trafford.
drew 0-0 with a dominant Barcelona in the first leg of their
Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp.
The Portugal international, who has scored 38 goals in all
competitions this season, sent his spot kick high and wide after
Barca centre-back Gabriel Milito handled the ball in the area
with just over a minute on the clock.
United appeared stunned and surrendered the initiative to
Barca but although the Catalans dominated they failed to take
advantage and visiting goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was only
seriously tested by substitute Thierry Henry late in the game.
Barca have been poor in the Primera Liga but gave a far more
impressive performance against an out-of-sorts United and will
feel short-changed by a result that leaves the tie delicately
balanced before next week's return at Old Trafford.