Day 121

What a difference a year makes. From Champions to being dethroned.. surely I could not recall the last time Manchester United finished second behind another team. The team that has been largely unchanged from the same one which lifted the Champions League trophy were a shadow of themselves. Miracles do not happen all the time, and this was real proof that even Manchester United players are individuals who have their off-days. This is not the United that brushed aside the rest of England with ease, nor the same side that dispatched the likes of Inter Milan, Porto or Arsenal. It was a classic of sorts, but United were confined to the supporting role this time round.

Full credit to Barcelona, truly worthy of the Champions League title. I'm sure Man United will come back strongly, let's see if they will redeem themselves one year from now. Still, its Barcelona's night, and its been really a fantastic night, especially to be celebrating it (even though from a Manchester United fan's perspective) with Barcelona fans. They are the most passionate soccer fans you'll probably come across. For that, this has got to be the best soccer match to watch as far as I can remember.

Its another one of those 'Amsterdam moments' that I will definitely bring away with me. For the soccer, for the great company, for the fact that Man United are still not immortal, and that being second-best is never good enough.

Barcelona may be the European champions, but for me, MANCHESTER UNITED are still the best. We'll be back!!! Till next time!