Paul Scholes reveals he 'miskicked' his wonder-strike against Barcelona in UCL 2008

Man United legend Paul Scholes has opened up on his wonder goal against Barcelona in 2008 Champions League semi-final. That Paul Scholes goal vs Barcelona helped Man United progress into final of tournament and Red Devils went on to beat Chelsea in final. However, Paul Scholes admitted that he had in fact 'sliced' his effort against Barcelona, declaring his goal as a miskick.

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Paul Scholes goal vs Barcelona puts United in final

2007-08 Champions League campaign had a mouth-watering two-legged semi-final tie that drew Man United and LaLiga heavyweights Barcelona. first leg of tie at Camp u ended in a stalemate with all to play for at Old Trafford in second leg. Despite Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo on pitch, Paul Scholes grabbed headlines with solitary goal in tie.

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One of Paul Scholes best goals ever

Paul Scholes goal vs Barcelona was one of Englishman's most memorable strikes and more so it secured Man United a spot in final of Champions League. Picking up a loose pass from Gianluca Zambrotta, Paul Scholes took a touch before smashing ball into top corner of net from 25 yards out. Victor Vales was left grasping at thin air as ball swerved past Spaniard in goal.  Here is fabulous Paul Scholes goal vs Barcelona from every angle. 

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Paul Scholes goal vs Barcelona a 'miskick'

Manchester United went on to beat Chelsea on penalties in 2008 Champions League final as Scholes was subbed off pitch after playing 87 minutes. However, 11-time Premier League champion admitted that he had actually miskicked ball for his goal against Barcelona. While speaking to  Official Manchester United Podcast,  45-year-old Scholes truthfully claimed that he had in fact 'sliced' his effort. Ove a decade since his stunning goal against Barcelona, Scholes probably wouldn't criticise his shooting ability too much courtesy of his miskick that eventually won Manchester United Champions League in 2008.

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