Guardiola Arsenal, Mourinho Man Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid

Was disappointed that Barca won 2-0 at Madrid last night.

It means the final at Wembley will probably not be as exciting.

Man Utd v Real Madrid had lots of potential with two even teams.

Man Utd v Barca is likely to be a repeat of the 2009 final when Utd struggled to get the ball.

I think there is something in what Mourinho had to say about Barca and refs: They do seem to favour the Catalans. If, as likely, it is Utd v Barca at Wembley you're better off putting your money on which Utd player Alves and Co are likely to get sent off....probably in this order...1. Rafael (if he plays) 2. Rooney 3. Vidic. 4. Evra.

Barca are hard to play when it is 11 v 11. Hopefully the Wembley ref will have the guts to stand up to their play acting. Sure, they are a beautiful team but they are also no angels. Like Mourinho, they are masters of the dark arts - only they are more subtle in how they employ them.

Mourinho v Guardiola is shaping up into the next big battle of the bosses for the next decade.

Just as we had Ferguson v Wenger for many years, so the Mour/Pep rivalry could come to dominate English football for the next decade.

I can see Mourinho taking command at United and Pep continuing Wenger's good work at Arsenal.