Source: Telegraph
Manchester United against Barcelona is 'dream final' says Ryan Giggs
Champions League final
Barcelona v Manchester United
Kick-off: Wed May 27, 7.45pm, Olympic Stadium, Rome, Italy
TV: Sky Sports 1, Sky Sports HD1, ITV1, ITV HD
Radio: BBC Radio Five Live
Before Andres Iniesta's dramatic late intervention at Stamford Bridge, that saw the Catalans beat Chelsea on away goals in their semi-final, the stage was set for a repeat of last year's final in Moscow.
United made shorter work of Arsene Wenger's side in their semi-final contest and Giggs believes that as a spectacle the freshly crowned champions of England and Spain colliding is second to none.
"It's the dream final," said Giggs.
"Two massive clubs, with great history, who play football the right way and with so many great individual players.
"Everybody is looking forward to it, including the players. The final will determine the best club in Europe this season. You've got the two best clubs in England and Spain.
"That's proven, given we've both won our respective leagues and both performed best in the Champions League as well. So it's all set for a great final."
Giggs is wary of the threat posed by Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi, but cautioned against getting too focused on just one player as he seeks a third Champions League winners medal of his career.
"We have to recognise the danger men but also recognise that Barcelona are a team," said Giggs.
"Messi is one of the best players in the world. But Barcelona have so many top players and that's why they are in the European Cup final.
"So we have to look after every player. I hope it's a free-flowing game with lots of goals, but sometimes teams can cancel each other out. I hope that's not the case in Rome."
