Gallery (1st Leg Semi Finals UCL 2010/2011)

1st Leg Semi Finals
UEFA Champions League 2010 / 2011

26 Apr 2011

ester United FC took a big step towards the final as Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney scored in quick succession at FC Schalke 04 – watch the goals on UEFA.com now.

Wayne Rooney is congratulated after scoring United's second

Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for the brilliance of his Manchester United FC team and Manuel Neuer, without whom FC Schalke 04 would have lost by an even greater margin.

Despite his own standout goalkeeping display against Manchester United FC, Manuel Neuer was saddened by FC Schalke 04's 2-0 home loss, saying: "We were always a step behind".

Wayne Rooney did his best to keep his focus after scoring in Manchester United FC's 2-0 first-leg win at FC Schalke 04, but told UEFA.com: "It would be great if we could get to play a final at Wembley."

27 Apr 2011

Real Madrid CF 0-2 FC Barcelona
Lionel Messi scored twice in the last 15 minutes, the second a fabulous solo effort, to put the visitors in command after Madrid's Pepe had been sent off.

Josep Guardiola has told FC Barcelona they are "not at Wembley yet" despite an impressive victory at Real Madrid CF, although the coach paid tribute to his side's controlled display.

Lionel Messi's two goals at the Santiago Bernabéu moved him on to 11 in the competition this season and left the Argentinian in sight of a mark only previously reached by Gerd Müller.


A Lionel Messi double, including a sublime individual effort, helped FC Barcelona secure a two-goal semi-final victory at Real Madrid CF – watch the goals on UEFA.com now.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Javier Mascherano duel for possession during tonight's first leg

With injuries mounting and the Copa del Rey final loss fresh in his mind, FC Barcelona's Josep Guardiola thinks Real Madrid CF will take "the tag of favourites" into their semi-final meeting.


A "beautiful encounter" awaits when Real Madrid CF face FC Barcelona but for Merengues defender Marcelo the emphasis must be on substance over style with Wembley in sight.


FC Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano could fill in at the back against Real Madrid CF due to a growing injury list – and "if the coach is confident" then he is happy to do so.

José Mourinho has been quoting Albert Einstein to inspire his players, a tactic that may be working as Josep Guardiola prepares FC Barcelona to meet a side "in their form of the season".

1st Leg Semi Finals UEFA Champions League 2010 / 2011
26 Apr 2011
FC Schalke 04 0-2 Manchester United

27 Apr 2011
Real Madrid 0-2 FC Barcelona