SOON AFTER THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALS DRAW WAS MADE, COACH SOLSKJAER WAS UPBEAT DESPITE FACING BARCELONA. HE INSISTS THAT MANCHESTER UNITED CAN BEAT ANY TOP TEAM.
The recent UCL draw has left Manchester United to face a heavyweight candidate named Barcelona in the quarterfinals. Despite being a big challenge for the Red Devils, Coach Solskjaer is still optimistic before this important match. Speaking in front of the press, he insisted that Manchester United could beat any top team. The Norwegian coach said: “What has shown in the match with PSG shows that we can beat any top team. No one can forget the performance and spirit of Manchester United players in the match against PSG. So, you can walk on every road, as long as you can show the quality and have some luck. The confidence of the players is rising. Hope we will continue to run on our way.
He further said: I have received many messages from friends saying that Manchester United will be successful in this round because my shirt number is 20 and 20 years ago, we just returned to the Nou Camp. The match against Barcelona in the past when I was a player was the biggest game I ever played in. For me and other players in the team, it is still an incredible night of competition. The Nou Camp is also extremely wonderful.
Similarly, former Manchester United coach David Moyes also believes that Manchester United have nothing to fear from Barcelona. He said: “I think Manchester United is not afraid of any team. This will be a great game and Manchester United will play with the spirit of nothing to lose. I personally still appreciate Barcelona. They are heavyweight favourite to lift the UCL.
Playing against the Catalan Giant, Barcelona is always a game of strong feelings, when you have to face the world's top players. This is a difficult draw but it is also an opportunity for Manchester United to deploy their best performance.
According to the calendar, the first leg between Manchester United and Barcelona will take place on April 9 and the return match will take place a week later.
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