Barcelona in Champions League semis but form shaky

WELL DONE: Barcelona's Gianluca Zambrotta (L) embraces teammate Andres Iniesta after their Champions League match.

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"It wasn't a surprise but they didn't play like that in the first leg and for that they wanted to come out and play with a more attacking style of football," Henry said. "And it wasn't easy for us.

"After the goal it was much better."

Carles Puyol will miss the first leg against United after the Barcelona center back was yellow-carded for a foul on Asamoah in the 64th.

"We're going to miss Puyol in the first game, but .... we 're going to get Leo Messi back and Deco," Henry said.

Ronaldinho and Deco, two players who have missed lengthy periods to injury, were not in the lineup.

Schalke were not as dangerous in the second half as Barcelona clamped down on the German club and stayed in control.

"The two times we let our guard down they took advantage," Schalke coach Mirko Slomka said. "Barcelona were much more adjusted to the game tonight after scoring. That broke our back."

Barcelona improved to 8-2 in Champions League quarter-finals since they were started in 1992.