Cristiano Ronaldo7.com has decided to put together summary of the Manchester vs Barcelona game because we noticed a lack of information on the net. What information is out there, seems to be an ‘I hate Cristiano Ronaldo because….’ rant. We think that we can do a much better job. Here’s how we saw it.

Below is a video of the best parts of the game…

Manchester United started the game without Rooney and Vidic due to injury.

Thierry Henry did not start for Barcelona which was a shock to many due to Henry’s record versus the Red Devils while playing for Arsenal. Henry had scored 9 times on 18 outings versus the Red Devils while playing for the gunners.

Barcelona came out fighting, once again retaining the higher percentage of ball possession. At the 30 second mark of the game, Paul Scholes trips Lionel Messi just outside the United box. The free kick which was awarded to Barcelona struck the United wall.

At the 13 minute mark, Paul Scholes strikes to put Manchester United in the lead after Cristiano Ronaldo pressures the Barcelona defense and forces a give away just outside the box.

At the 19 minute mark, Lionel Messi carries the ball from midfield and forces United Goalkeeper, Van Der Sar to make a good save from a shot taken just outside the box. One minute later, J.S. Park misses a great opportunity to put United in front by two, after Cristiano Ronaldo sets him up outside the Barcelona box. His shot was wide of the goal.

At the 28 minute mark, United again came close to striking after a Barcelona give away. Tevez’ shot was pushed away by Barcelona Goalkeeper, Valdes. Five minutes later, Owen Hargreaves fails to pick up his man. Deco strikes, but the ball flies over the crossbar.

At the 36 minute mark, Deco again has an opportunity to equalize, but his shot is wide of the goal. Eight minutes later, Barcelona is awarded a free kick 29 meters from the net, but the free kick is headed wide of the goal by a Barcelona player.

The first half ends in a 1-0 lead for United.

The second half started with Barcelona putting the pressure on, but the Red Devils held their ground. At the 55 minute mark of the game, Lionel Messi once again carried the ball near the box, but his shot was wide of the goal. One minute later, United player, Carlos Tevez fails to put the Red Devils ahead by two goals after a brilliant set up by Cristiano Ronaldo. Valdes makes a great save.

At the 59 minute mark, Barcelona makes their first substitution, by replacing Iniesta with Thierry Henry. Just seconds after Barcelona’s substitution, Nani strikes the ball over the net after turning Barcelona defenders inside out.

62 minutes in, Michael Carrick fouls Messi 32 meters from united goal, but Deco’s free kick is deflected just wide of the net by United defenders.

67 minute mark, Cristiano Ronaldo receives yellow card for a foul on Zambrotta.

At the 70 minute mark, Barcelona makes their second substitution by replacing Eto’o with 17 year old, Bojan Krkic. Two minutes later, Lionel Messi makes a dangerous pass into the United box, but Xavi fails to connect with the pass.

At the 75 minute mark, Ferguson makes his first and second substitution of the night by bringing in Giggs for Nani and Fletcher for Scholes.

Thierry Henry had his first chance of the night to strike at the 77 minute mark of the game with a close range header, but Van Der Sar made the save. Three minutes later, Henry shoots again, but the ball rolls wide.

A flurry by Barcelona breaks out in the United box at the 88 minute mark, but United defenders kick the ball away. As a result, Patrice Evra who had been a rock for the Red Devils the entire night, appears to be injured and is carried off the pitch. Ferguson immediately replaces Evra with Silvestre.

The game ends in Victory for Manchester United after 6 minutes of added time due to the Evra injury.

Manchester United await the victors of tomorrow’s game between Chelsea and Liverpool.

It looks like Cristiano Ronaldo’s prediction came true, United will be going on to the finals in Moscow on May 21, 2008. It will be an all English final.