MY VERDICT IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THIS NIGHT\ Barcelona Vs Manchester City Manchester City’s defeat to Wigan makes their Champions League trip to Barcelona all the more important, but it’s still likely to end in disappointment for the blues. Am backing Barcelona Any chance of the quadruple has now gone even before City get to the Nou Camp because they suffered a shock FA Cup loss to the Latics for the second consecutive season, and now must overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit to stay in Europe. If anything, the pain of Sunday’s result should have sharpened City’s focus because chances are running out for them to add to their Capital One Cup triumph, and Chelsea being nine points ahead of them in the Premier League is far from ideal. In terms of their chances in Spain, City have no choice but to go and attack and taking the fight to Barcelona should suit them. However, looking at the visitors’ current form, they just do not seem to be the same force as when blitzing all-comers during that sensational spell they had in January My Verdict: Barcelona 2-2 Manchester City Barcelona to qualify 4-2 _____________________________________ Paris Saint-Germain v Bayer Leverkusen Paris Saint-Germain continue to be dangerous dark horses in the Champions League and can ease into the quarter-finals with another victory against Bayer Leverkusen. Am backing Paris Saint-Germain , Of the emerging teams in Europe who are striving to step up to the level of the top clubs, Paris Saint-Germain look most well-equipped to launch a surprise assault on the final in Lisbon on May 24. PSG are certainly firing on all cylinders with seven wins in their last eight games plus a draw away to their closest Ligue 1 challengers Monaco, and given the resources at their disposal this is a team who really could go all the way in this competition. It may still be a year too early, but do not be shocked if they reach the showdown because PSG have certainly adapted well to the continental competition. My Verdict: Paris Saint Germain 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen Paris Saint Germain to qualify
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:39:20 +0000
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