by jonnymac1979 » Wed May 17, 2006 9:28 am
Watched a programme with Andy Gray and Jamie Redkapp last night where they went over it tactically. Quite a good programme, they used a points system over five different attributes like scoring goals, killer passing, set pieces etc... with Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho. They had Henry as the better by a point, purely on goalscoring ability. That's what won it for him. Andy Gray gave it 10 - 8 in Henry's favour.
It also showed you parts of games this season showing Barcelona's weaknesses. In summary, Van Bronckhorst and Marquez needs to be exploited. If Xavi plays, he might not be at 100% match fitness due to him being injured for so long. If Eboue gets forward down that right wing, Gilberto needs to drop back in for cover because if the move breaks down, Ronaldinho will be in acres to run at Arsenal's defence with Eboue stranded upfield. Common sense really as Ronaldinho doesn't track back too often. Same goes for Ashley Cole on the other side with Deco and Giuly.
This should ultimately be a great game of football and even my little tantrum about Arsenal winning it isn't there as much anymore, it wouldn't really bother me that much if they won it, but I'll take any result as long as I'm entertained and the team that wins it deserves it.