Before the great final of Champions League final : Manchester United are better without Cristiano Ronaldo, say Barcelona players....
Barcelona's players believe that Manchester United have improved since the departure of his big star Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid in 2009 by £80 million.
United ended up with only the Carling Cup in their first campaign following the Portugal forward's exit, but this season has seen Sir Alex Ferguson's side reclaim the Premier League title and progress to the final of the Champions League to face Barça on Saturday at Wembley.
"Their team isn't as direct as before; they like to have the ball,"
Barca midfielder Xavi said. "I don't know if that's because of Cristiano Ronaldo or not, but they move around as a unit now."
Striker David Villa added: "Cristiano Ronaldo's departure has liberated them. Many great players come and go and that has allowed them to remain at the top for so long."
Meanwhile,
wing-back Davi Alves reckoned United's threat is harder to nullify in the absence of the Portuguese.
Manchester United are better without Cristiano Ronaldo
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