Champions League - Barcelona vs Manchester United Football betting preview
23 April 2008
FxDiamond from Portugal writes on
Football
Champions League
Barcelona Manchester United
Asian : +0,5
Game: Barcelona v Man Utd
Date: Wed 23 April
Kick-off: 19h45 BST
Venue: Nou Camp
Barcelona is clearly living a bad moment. The spanish team have all is hopes in this semi-final and the possibility to save the season.
Barcelona striker Thierry Henry was unable to take part in training on Monday morning because of illness.
The France international, who was an unused substitute in Saturday's goalless league draw against Espanyol, was suffering from a fever.
Ronaldinho, Lilian Thuram, Jose Edmilson and back-up goalkeeper Albert Jorquera also missed training, while captain Carlos Puyol will miss out through suspension.
Mexican defender Rafael Marquez has been suffering from bruising and inflammation in his right foot but is expected to be able partner Gabriel Milito in the centre of defence.
Bad news for Barcelona that will probably miss some importante players.
On the other side is Manchester United that is fighting for the title and also for this champions league.
The reds take some advantage by playing the second leg in Old Trafford.
Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is fit after a groin strain and is in line to play for Manchester United in the Champions League semi-final, first leg.
Wayne Rooney looks to have overcome the hip injury he sustained on Saturday, while Owen Hargreaves and Anderson have both recovered from minor injuries.
Gary Neville and Darren Fletcher have also been named in the squad.
This means a full Manchester United and C.Ronaldo told on press conference that he loves to play in spain courts, wich could be a good sign from the Portuguese star.
There aren't available clashes but i expect a tuff match and a very tactical positioning by Manchester United.
They will probably play like they did against Roma, scoring in 1 or 2 oportunities they have.
Available Players:
Man Utd : Van der Sar, Neville, Evra, Hargreaves, Ferdinand, Brown, Ronaldo, Anderson, Rooney, Giggs, Park, Vidic, Carrick, Nani, Scholes, Pique, O'Shea, Fletcher, Silvestre, Kuszczak, Tevez, Heaton, Welbeck.
Pick : ManUtd +0,5 Odds : 1.52 Stake : 7 / 10 Bookmaker : Bet365 Match Result : 0-0 Tipster Personal Link/Sponsor: http://www.tipfactory.net
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Date: Wed 23 April
Kick-off: 19h45 BST
Venue: Nou Camp
Barcelona is clearly living a bad moment. The spanish team have all is hopes in this semi-final and the possibility to save the season.
Barcelona striker Thierry Henry was unable to take part in training on Monday morning because of illness.
The France international, who was an unused substitute in Saturday's goalless league draw against Espanyol, was suffering from a fever.
Ronaldinho, Lilian Thuram, Jose Edmilson and back-up goalkeeper Albert Jorquera also missed training, while captain Carlos Puyol will miss out through suspension.
Mexican defender Rafael Marquez has been suffering from bruising and inflammation in his right foot but is expected to be able partner Gabriel Milito in the centre of defence.
Bad news for Barcelona that will probably miss some importante players.
On the other side is Manchester United that is fighting for the title and also for this champions league.
The reds take some advantage by playing the second leg in Old Trafford.
Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is fit after a groin strain and is in line to play for Manchester United in the Champions League semi-final, first leg.
Wayne Rooney looks to have overcome the hip injury he sustained on Saturday, while Owen Hargreaves and Anderson have both recovered from minor injuries.
Gary Neville and Darren Fletcher have also been named in the squad.
This means a full Manchester United and C.Ronaldo told on press conference that he loves to play in spain courts, wich could be a good sign from the Portuguese star.
There aren't available clashes but i expect a tuff match and a very tactical positioning by Manchester United.
They will probably play like they did against Roma, scoring in 1 or 2 oportunities they have.
Available Players:
Man Utd : Van der Sar, Neville, Evra, Hargreaves, Ferdinand, Brown, Ronaldo, Anderson, Rooney, Giggs, Park, Vidic, Carrick, Nani, Scholes, Pique, O'Shea, Fletcher, Silvestre, Kuszczak, Tevez, Heaton, Welbeck.