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Originally Posted by tmporter
I really like there chances. The only real issue is the first leg at the Nou Camp. Get out of there with a draw or a narrow loss with a goal scored and I will be extremely happy. A win there would be just too much to ask for. That would almost have me jumping for joy. Barca will still be a little light for that game. No Ronaldinho, Messi a possibility but it will be his first start or so coming off injury, and Eto and Henry don't seem to play well together. I like the chances there. Then either of the other 2 teams are well known and I would rather see Liverpool than Chelsea.
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I don't think Barca have played at all the way we are accustomed to seeing them play over the years. It certainly hurts that Ronaldinho has been ruled out for both legs of the semis, and Messi's not gonna be 100% even if he comes back. Without these guys they certainly haven't controlled midfield at all. Eto and Henry have been abysmal playing together up front. For Man Utd, I am not completely happy with the defense without Vidic in the center of defense. I thought there were some weaknesses there even against Roma, but they (Roma) didn't have the personnel to take advantage.
I think it suits Man U that the first leg is at the Nou Camp...especially when Barca's not playing with much flow and key players are recovering from injury. As of now I think it's ADVANTAGE MAN U by a bit.