Former Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov, previously of Manchester United, says Barcelona are favourites in the Champions League quarter-final clash but "PSG were too".
"It's true that Barca are the favourites but PSG were too in the last 16 and look that ended up. In football nothing, absolutely nothing, is safe. I hope that United are capable of forgetting their slip-ups and can put on a surprise."
"If they repeat the same mistakes they made in recent games against Barca, it's clear it will be too much, Barca will punish them without a doubt."
"If we're sincere, this dip in form from United has arrived at the worst possible moment. But sometimes something strange happens in football, it's easier to lose against smaller teams than the bigger ones. United's success will depend on how they handle Messi."
Kg4991
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I hope just like the fans team of Barcelona also think shitty about Manchester United. That’s what we need a total underestimation by a team with a GOAT just like they underestimated AS Roma. Messi is great, so is Barca. They are the favourites and moreover The present Manchester United form shows they will lose 10-1. This kind of feeling is actually good for a team like United where they can strike from behind where nobody else even can dream. But OGS and the players have to go through hell to get that. All depends on how the great barca see us as equals or as puny beings. The story of David and Goliath starts there.
Upwardly2015
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Even though anything is possible in football, it's unlikely that Man Utd would be able to repeat the surprise they caused to PSG against Barca. Some of the reasons are here: 1. OGS appointment was still interim at the time Man Utd eliminated PSG. 2. Man Utd's form had not dipped like what we're seeing now. 3. The number of injured players were not as much as they're now. 4. Barca are more experienced in UCL than PSG. 5. The fear of Messi, a one man army is enough to destabilise any opponents defence. From the above, i seriously doubt if Man Utd will be able to survive Barca onslaught. Man Utd will need the assistance of 'Espirito Santo' of Wolverhampton in addition to Ole to be able to win Barca.
Parthlm10
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I am actually not confident about Barca. Because it can go either way . Either Barcelona can dominate the pitch tactically and intelligent passing and goat messi ofcourse. Or Manchester united can bully the game physically and with pace upfront and also counter attacks. One thing for sure is Barcelona will be in possession of the ball for most part. Too excited for this game 💥💥💥😍 Although I want Barcelona to win6-0 in 1st leg so I can get relived for 2nd one