Manchester United vs Real Madrid
Date/Time: 13 February 2013
Game Start - 19:45 (GMT)
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
This Wednesday, there is Champions League football at the Santiago Bernabeu. The match stars Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robin van Persie.
Number 7 star player Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to decide Real Madrid vs Manchester United on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.Team news and analysis
Real Madrid vs Manchester United is such a huge clash that every player dreams about taking part in it. However, veteran keeper Iker Casillas, new sensation Raphael Varane and influential winger Angel Di Maria will be nothing more than spectators on Wednesday night. All three Real Madrid stars are out injured.
Portuguese defender Pepe warmed up for this Champions League clash with an appearance against Sevilla last Sunday. He should be fit to make the First XI. Jose Mourinho is likely to give Jose Callejon a rare start. The latter’s role will be to offer support to Karim Benzema who is set to keep his place upfront. Global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was taken off after the hour mark during Real Madrid’s 4-1 demolition of Sevilla last Saturday.
In that league game, the Portuguese goal poacher signalled his readiness for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester United by netting a hat-trick which included a left-footed screamer. Ronaldo is expected to start on the left but it would be of little surprise if Jose Mourinho decides to unsettle Alex Ferguson’s plans by playing CR7 as a striker.
For Manchester United, Phil Jones and Jonny Evans are doubtful. Meanwhile, experienced defender Rio Ferdinand benefited of a rest over the weekend and should be in top form to link up with Nemanja Vidic in defence. Traveling fans at the Santiago Bernabeu will put their hopes on the ageing pair to block Real Madrid’s scoring machine, Cristiano Ronaldo.
In attack, Alex Ferguson is expected to deploy his best two strikers – English man Wayne Rooney and super summer signing Robin van Persie. The Dutch striker found the net to round up Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Everton last Sunday and could give a strong headache to Sergio Ramos and company. Meanwhile, Mexican goal poacher Chicharito might be given a substitute role by starting the night on the bench.
Antonio Valencia faced Cristiano Ronaldo a week ago as both men featured for their respective country – Ecuador and Portugal in an international friendly match. The Ecuadorian star finished on the winning side of a five-goal thriller. He could be used to terrorize Fabio Coentrao and company come Wednesday. Valencia could provide Manchester United with the attacking flow they might need on the wings to score vital away goals against Real Madrid.
Date/Time: 13 February 2013
Game Start - 19:45 (GMT)
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
This Wednesday, there is Champions League football at the Santiago Bernabeu. The match stars Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robin van Persie.
Number 7 star player Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to decide Real Madrid vs Manchester United on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.Team news and analysis
Real Madrid vs Manchester United is such a huge clash that every player dreams about taking part in it. However, veteran keeper Iker Casillas, new sensation Raphael Varane and influential winger Angel Di Maria will be nothing more than spectators on Wednesday night. All three Real Madrid stars are out injured.
Portuguese defender Pepe warmed up for this Champions League clash with an appearance against Sevilla last Sunday. He should be fit to make the First XI. Jose Mourinho is likely to give Jose Callejon a rare start. The latter’s role will be to offer support to Karim Benzema who is set to keep his place upfront. Global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was taken off after the hour mark during Real Madrid’s 4-1 demolition of Sevilla last Saturday.
In that league game, the Portuguese goal poacher signalled his readiness for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester United by netting a hat-trick which included a left-footed screamer. Ronaldo is expected to start on the left but it would be of little surprise if Jose Mourinho decides to unsettle Alex Ferguson’s plans by playing CR7 as a striker.
For Manchester United, Phil Jones and Jonny Evans are doubtful. Meanwhile, experienced defender Rio Ferdinand benefited of a rest over the weekend and should be in top form to link up with Nemanja Vidic in defence. Traveling fans at the Santiago Bernabeu will put their hopes on the ageing pair to block Real Madrid’s scoring machine, Cristiano Ronaldo.
In attack, Alex Ferguson is expected to deploy his best two strikers – English man Wayne Rooney and super summer signing Robin van Persie. The Dutch striker found the net to round up Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Everton last Sunday and could give a strong headache to Sergio Ramos and company. Meanwhile, Mexican goal poacher Chicharito might be given a substitute role by starting the night on the bench.
Antonio Valencia faced Cristiano Ronaldo a week ago as both men featured for their respective country – Ecuador and Portugal in an international friendly match. The Ecuadorian star finished on the winning side of a five-goal thriller. He could be used to terrorize Fabio Coentrao and company come Wednesday. Valencia could provide Manchester United with the attacking flow they might need on the wings to score vital away goals against Real Madrid.