Manchester United Will Play Barcelona in a Pre-Season Friendly

Manchester United are to play Barcelona in a pre-season friendly in Gothenburg, it was announced today.As part of the Red Devils' preparations for the upcoming season. Alex Ferguson's men will go head to head with the Catalonian giants in what will surely be a fantastic match.This fixture is one of the most eagerly anticipated in European football. The two teams have met in two of the last four Champions' League finals, and in the 2008 semi-final. They also met in a Washington as part of a pre-season tournament in Washington D.C.However, one United legend who won't feature in this mouth-watering clash will be Ryan Giggs, who will be confirmed as one of Stuart Pearce's over-age players for the London 2012 Olympics tournament. But after an extended break, Wayne Rooney is expected to play some part in the match.This clash will come after United's match against Norwegian side Valarenga the week before. Ferguson's men will also prepare for the coming season with trips to China and South Africa. Swedish football fans will have a special treat, however, as it isn't every day that two of the biggest football teams in the world choose Gothenburg as the venue for an illustrious friendly. Get your Manchester United tickets or Barcelona tickets right here - online and completely securely.