Robben Stunner Leaves United Shell Shocked

Sir Alex Ferguson has always said his team like to do it the hard way but sadly for all Man United fans, this was a task too tough to overcome. After overturning the first leg deficit quite comfortably by taking a 3-0 leade after 40 minutes, it looked like the tie had been sealed.

Then a piece of naivity from a young defender and United were down to ten men. The perssure then hit them wave after wave and it took something special, truly special to break the padlock. Robben's volley from the edge of the box was a goal worthy of winnign any game regardless of whether it was deserved or not.

With 11 vs 11, this was no contest. Bayern were blown off the park. Rafael had been selected at right back and the reprecussions couldnt have been more contrasting. He was man of the match in the first half. He schakled Ribery to the point where the Frenchman almost didnt want the ball anymore. Then came the second half however and Ribery gave it another go and got inside the full back. 40 yards from goal and running onto his weaker foot. Experienced defenders will tell you there is no danger there. For all the talent for defending and attakcing he has in abundance, Rafael lacks experience and it showed. He tugged him back, the second yellow came out and the game was done for the young Brazilian. Sadly so too for United.

Ferguson now has his eyes set firmly on the league but once again, they will have to do it the hard way. This challenge is achievable however as history tells us, although it seems likely to require 5 wins from 5. Chelsea still have two tough fixtures in Liverpool and Tottenham away. As Sir Alea has said before, it's squeaky bum time.