Champions League quarter finals resume tonight, with Roma hosting Man Utd and Schalke 04 take on Barcelona.
Roma vs Man Utd is a repeat of the same last year at the same stage. This time result will not repeat itself like last. Roma has improve and more consistent since their whitewash at OT last year. This year they will be well prepared. Unfortunately their main player, Francesco Totti is out injured, and will be missed most by their teammates.
Whereas Man Utd will have a virtually full squad to choose from, even those on bench is of world class players. So my prediction for this match will be either a draw or a Man Utd win by 1 goal margin. Man Utd will be too strong for Roma at this time base on their performance over the last 2 to 3 weeks. All Man Utd players, especially C. Ronaldo is on fire. So my bet goes to MU.
As for Schalke 04, they stand a chance to create an upset of the round. Judging by Barcas form of late, it is not difficult to see they are losing confidence and also the team unity. They are also heavily affected by injuries to their key players, like Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Deco etc. Samuel Eto'o and Thierry Henry partnership still have yet to click, and it's hardly see them click suddenly in this game.
Schalke 04 has been performing consistently of late and if they are able to assert more pressure into Barca's defence, surely they stands a strong chance of creating an upset. Hence I'll go for Schalke 04 on this match.
What's your view?
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