23.04.2008 - Champions League

[Ledi17]

Barcelona - Manchester United (Semi-Final)

Last 5 matches for Barcelona:
Barcelona - Espanyol 0-0
Recreativo de Huelva - Barcelona 2-2
Barcelona - Getafe 0-0
Real Betis - Barcelona 3-2
Barcelona - Real Valladolid 4-1

Team news: Striker Thierry Henry was unable to take part in training on Monday morning because of a fever. He had been an unused substitute in Saturday's goalless Liga draw against Espanyol. Ronaldinho, Lilian Thuram, Jose Edmilson and deputy goalkeeper Albert Jorquera also missed training. 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 heart of the Barca defence. Skipper Carles Puyol must sit out the first leg through suspension, having collected his third yellow card in this season's competition in the second leg with Schalke. Rafael Márquez, Gabriel Milito, Yaya Touré and Messi are all within a booking of a suspension.

Last 5 matches for Manchester United:
Blackburn - Manchester United 1-1
Manchester United - Arsenal 2-1
Middlesbrough - Manchester United 2-2
Manchester United - Aston Villa 4-0
Manchester United - Liverpool 3-0

Team news: Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is fit after a groin strain and is in line to play, while Wayne Rooney seems to have overcome the hip injury he sustained against Blackburn on Saturday. Owen Hargreaves and Anderson have both recovered from minor injuries, and Gary Neville and Darren Fletcher have also been named in the squad. Ferguson was in positive mood when he said of Rooney: "Sometimes you get these knocks right on the bone but I'm sure Wayne will be OK for Wednesday. Edwin van der Sar, Owen Hargreaves and Anderson should also be fit."

Prediction: Away win (Draw no bet)(2.00)


Good Luck!!!

[Ledi17]

High Stake for this match.

[shakeel]

i follow you

[naliha]

Dear Ledi17,
As I know, you have had really good predictions in last matches, specially I can say your last preview about Liverpool almost was correct but a silly unpredictable event voided it in the last minuets but I feel you are sure about your new prediction about Manchester. :)
let me know, if you have any more information, please!

[FaR33]

I'm sorry, but what does this mean??
Could you explain it a bit...
"(Draw no bet)"

thx, FaR3

[Ledi17]

I'm sorry, but what does this mean??
Could you explain it a bit...
"(Draw no bet)"

thx, FaR3

If the match end in draw, you get the money that you have bet back... you loose only if the match will be in favour to barcelona and this for me it cant happen.

[Ledi17]

Dear Ledi17, let me know, if you have any more information, please!

Some news: Thierry Henry (illness), Ronaldinho, Lilian Thuram, Jose Edmilson and Albert Jorquera missed training yesterday, while Carlos Puyol is banned. Rafael Marquez (foot) is expected to partner Gabriel Milito in defence.

Some news: Edwin van der Sar (groin) is fit and Wayne Rooney has overcome a hip injury. Owen Hargreaves and Anderson have recovered from minor knocks, while Gary Neville and Darren Fletcher have been named in the squad.

[Behemoth]

Why is Puyol banned??

[Ledi17]

The defender was cautioned for afoul Jermaine Jones .

[Behemoth]

This is gonna be tough, looks to me like you're completely right about this match. Barca will hardly win this one

[Behemoth]

Well, Barca does the pressure so far

[PharrellVP]

84 min...still 0-0. Very dynamic match :)

[Ledi17]

Nothing... I expekt Liverpool and Manchester United in final.

[Behemoth]

Me too, I'm hoping not to see Chelsea in finals