United earn three -0 draw away to Barcelona in first leg of semifinal . Champions League 's top scorer Edwin Van der Sar misses penalty in the third minute . Barca dominated Manchester United tie but could not breach United 's defense . After the break , Messi saw his effort blocked in the 47th minute and then Van der Sar tipped over defender Gianluca Zambrotta 's long-range effort . Goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar made several saves but not seriously tested .
United earn three -0 draw away to Barcelona in first leg of semifinal . Champions League 's top scorer Edwin Van der Sar misses penalty in the third minute . Barca dominated Manchester United tie but could not breach United 's defense . Goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar made several saves but not seriously tested .