Shell-shocked. Thats the feeling of Manchester United players, fans and probably most football supporters across the world. After conceding 2 away goals in their 3-2 victory at Old Trafford, their progression to the final in Athens was never a certainty. Yet we bet nobody thought United were going to crash out like this.AC Milan downed Ferguson's side 3-0 in a rain-soaked San Siro, with goals from Kaka, Seedorf and Gilardinho. Kaka again proved to everyone that it is he, not Ronaldo, who should be currently classed as the best player in the world. Milan put in arguably one of the best performances by a European side this season, yet United in fairness simply didn't turn up.
Too many big name players, Ronaldo, Rooney, Giggs, Scholes, failed to make a real impact when it really mattered, leaving the experience of players like Seedorf, Nesta and 'midfield general' Gattuso to shine through. Gambling on the fitness of Vidic was a move that simply didn't pay off, and lacking match fitness, it was he who was at fault for Milan's second goal.
United now will be hoping the possible return of Saha and Ferdinand at the weekend can spur them on to a victory against local arch rivals Man City, which would take them to the brink of their 9th Premiership title.
Milan on the other hand seem to have hit peak form at just the right time, and will now face Liverpool in what will be a re-run of 2005's Champions League Final. After crushing United, Carlo Ancelotti's side will be looking to exact revenge on Liverpool, who came back from 3-0 down to beat Milan on penalties on that amazing night in Istanbul. It may just be that thirst for vengeance that will see Milan lift the trophy for an incredible 7th time, come May 23rd.
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