AC Milan vs Arsenal
If we were to follow the current league form of these 2 teams, it would be very difficult to find a clear favorite as they have both had spotty performances recently.
But this is the Champions League and it is a competition that AC Milan covets the most and it is hard to see past them winning this game.
They just need to win the game and they are quite capable of that as players like Kaká, Pato, Andrea Pirlo and Filipo Inzaghi are past masters of this competition.
Arsenal, on the other hand, cannot be ruled out as they only need a draw to qualify and that is not beyond their capabilities.
Drawbacks for them include the fact that the San Siro field is not the smoothest of surfaces and their style of soccer could be hampered. They do not defend adequately for 90 minutes, as they are prone to back error due to individual errors.
They also lack experience in this competition compared to their former opponents. They have also faced lesser opponents in the past at this stage of the competition and many of their players are not in good shape, but not for lack of motivation, which AC Milan players can claim they are.
Milan’s players seem to need motivation to perform at their best and Arsenal are the kind of team that should bring out the best in them.
It would not be the end of the world for Arsenal to leave, as they still have to wait for the position of prime minister and it may even be a blessing in disguise, but for Milan it would be a disaster to leave at this stage, with them. to be so far behind Serie A
leaders.
Manchester United vs Lyon
Lyon’s late goal in the first leg may be the turning point in this tie.
Manchester United know that they do not have to do everything possible to win and it is in their best interest to play on the counterattack.
Lyon expect Karim Benzema, Hatem Ben Arfa and Juninho to be in very good shape and expect them to play as well as they did when they faced Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Stadium.
It seems like a difficult task for them as United are very good at home and they know that any kind of victory or a 0-0 score would get them through.
Barcelona vs Celta
Barcelona are great at home and Celtic are miserable. It would be a miracle if Celtic came out of their current situation.
I don’t see them winning by 2 clear goals at the Camp Nou or scoring 4 goals against 3 at Barcelona.
It has been a fascinating cup race for them and their fans but it is definitely going to end tonight.
Sevilla vs Fenerbahce
This is not an easy match to call, as Fenerbahce are the most experienced team in terms of championships, but Sevilla are dynamite at home.
If they play to their full potential then Sevilla could get ahead, but Fenerbache is a good team with a lot of very good players.
