Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Portuguese attacker moved to Real Madrid for \u00a380 million after the two sides last met \u2013 in the 2009 final \u2013 and Alves feels Sir Alex Ferguson’s men are stronger without him.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis Manchester United team is much more unpredictable without Cristiano Ronaldo,\u201d he told reporters.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can see now that they have built a much more balanced side, stronger than a couple of years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Spanish giants ran out 2-0 winners two years ago but fellow Barcelona player also Xavi believes United will put up a sterner test this time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don’t know whether it’s because of Cristiano Ronaldo but it’s true that they are a team that works as a unit, very solid on the pitch,\u201d Xavi said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis team likes to have the ball more and is not as direct as it used to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Striker David Villa also feels that Saturday’s opponents have become a stronger unit.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cRight now, sincerely, I believe that in the final you will see the two best teams in Europe. They have grown as a side since 2009.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have made a very good impression in the Premier League, dominating and proving that they have the desire to remain among the best and fight for the Champions League.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team is very complete and I don’t think that the adjustments of the past two seasons have changed much.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are stronger because they know each other better.\u201d<\/p>\n
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