Rooney: Barca were better

Wayne Rooney admitted Manchester United were beaten by the better side in Rome last night.

Rooney: Barca were better
Thu, 28 May, 2009 - 08:53

Wayne Rooney admitted Manchester United were beaten by the better side in Rome last night.

United’s hopes of becoming the first side to successfully defend the trophy since it was rebranded as the Champions League in 1992 were crushed by Barcelona at the Stadio Olimpico.

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