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Champions League Preview


This could be one of the greatest matches of all time, after the first leg its all square at 1-1. I expect Real Madrid to score I expect Ronaldo to score on his first return to Old Trafford. You can also see Man United scoring as they always do at home. I think it will be a open, fast high scoring match. Madrid will be a real threat on the wings with their counter attacking football but Man United have their danger men too and have more players on the pitch who can chip in and get you goals. I would punt on Man United getting through with a 3-2 win. 


In the other game tonight Borussia Dortmund face Shakhtar Donetsk, with this tie also all square after the first leg I will stick with my pick and for the German side to progress.  Juventus are home and hosed for me it's just a matter of how much they want to put past Celtic. Juventus I feel done a number on them in the first leg. Their industrial defending tactics and quick counter attacking football is something the Scottish side couldn't deal with. The Italian side don't need to attack but I feel they will want to put on a show for their home supporters. PSG have a 2-1 lead to take back to the French capital. They should have enough to see off Valencia, you would expect David Beckham to appear and make his Champions League debut for his new team.


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