By aligning lone striker Raul, Ralf Rangnick had taken a gamble on his midfield to cut muscle transition ball between the lines of Manchester United. But, as one way, Schalke has hardly existed against the Red Devils, and was heavily tilted at Old Trafford (4-1).
Manchester, even with a team carried by a trio bis offensive Valencia-Berbatov Nani-unpublished, confirmed the undeniable superiority of his community. Never Alex Ferguson's men have appeared in real trouble and if they were not as dominating as the go into the game, they have proven to be equally effective.
Finally, after two meetings, the qualification of Alex Ferguson's men could not be more logical.On Wednesday, the Red Devils have mastered the early game, negating the few German offensive tendencies. Farfan only managed to break the lock but the Mancunian hit the Peruvian could not find the part (8e).
Manchester while control
After a pleasant half hour but no clear chances, it is ultimately the Mancunians who would initiate hostilities. Ball on a good recovery Nani, Valencia was alone with Neuer. The Ecuadorian, a crossfire at ground level, the German goalkeeper was crucified (26th, 1-0).
In the process, gave Manchester a little more breadth to its domination by doubling the bet.Gibson, well served by Valencia back, let fly a shot that dries Neuer could not divert enough (31e, 2-0).
Paradoxically, it is in the hole that players were Gelsenkirchen resources to respond. On a recovery of approximately Smalling, Uchida recovered the ball on the right. The Japanese, with much success, managed to pass the ball to Jurado which reduced the mark of a beautiful half-volley into the top corner of Van der Sar (35th, 2-1).
Behind, the match resumed its course on the same pace.Schalke was trying clumsily to the physical impact, while Manchester was content to manage the adverse timid attempts.
Schalke sank
After the break, the Germans finally managed to get some play on their own, but was once again Manchester, cons, who would get the most candid opportunities.
Shortly before the hour, Anderson, at the edge of the box, fired in a magnificent strike from the left towards the top corner of Neuer. The German goalkeeper was able in extremis to push the ball for a corner with a superb flight (56th).
Following the match would confirm the slow erosion of Schalke. The Red Devils, taking advantage of the many approximations of their opponents in the evening, would put even triple by Anderson.The Brazilian found the penalty spot by a center of Berbatov, is playing defense in two Neuer before crucifying once again powerless (72nd, 3-1).
In the process, the match would even turn the demonstration. Berbatov again pierced the German defense on the right side and found Anderson.The Brazilian, to six meters, concluded this new opportunity with a flat foot unstoppable (76th, 4-1).
And as to give a more pronounced bitterness at the loss, the men saw themselves Rangnick - logically - a goal disallowed Klass Jan Huntelaar in any end game (82nd).
The addition would have been even heavier if Neuer, in stoppage time, had not made a new high-class parade before Owen (90 +2).
Remains in a relaxed, the Devils players have proved they were the most credible challenger Barça, Real Madrid's winner Tuesday in the other semifinal. And the opponent they meet in the final of the Champions League on 28 May at Wembley, should offer a challenge of any magnitude.
